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Latest News
These are the latest news reports from Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur Safari; see the Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur Safari News Archive for all reports.
Birth: May 2008
This year's baby boom continues with another Reindeer calf, two Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys, and an Emu.
Birth: April 2008
Recent births include:
A baby Bongo called Kamili,
A baby de Brazza Monkey,
Baby Ring-Tailed Lemurs,
A baby Silvery Marmoset,
A baby Red River Hog,
Four Reindeer calves.
Arrival: April 2008
Recent arrivals include:
A female Great Grey Owl from Chester Zoo, to join the existing male,
Two White Agile Wallabies, two Capybara, and some Blue-Crowned Conures from other UK zoos,
A female Zebra called Helene from Prague Zoo, to join Lucas and Bettie the resident Hartmanns Zebras.
Opening Times
The Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, from 10:00am. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.
21 March - September: closes at 5:45pm, except Wednesdays in July and August, when the zoo closes at 9:00pm.
October: closes at 4:45pm
November - February: closes at 3:45pm
Admission Prices
Adults | £13.00 |
Children (3 to 15 years) | £9.50 |
Senior Citizens & Students | £11.50 |
Disabled Adult / Senior / Student | £7.00 |
Disabled Child | £5.50 |
Carer for disabled adult/child | £7.00 |
Family ticket (2 + 2) | £40.00 |
Family ticket (2 + 3) | £48.50 |
These prices include entry to both Zoo and Dinosaur Safari | |
Season Tickets and group rates also available; see zoo's website for details | |
Official Website
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Facilities
Car Park
£2.00 per day
Eating
Large self service café with licensed bar (closed during winter months)
Costa Coffee Shop (also licensed)
Picnic Areas
During the season there are also ice-cream and snack kiosks and BBQ's open around the park
For Kids
New for 2008: Aardvark's Adventures play barn.
Two outdoor play areas
Soft play area
Children's Zoo
Baby changing facilities
Pushchair hire
Special Needs
Wheelchairs are loaned free of charge on request from reception
Disabled toilets
Restrictions
No dogs allowed. Guides can be arranged for blind or partially sighted visitors. Guide Dogs cannot be taken into the Zoo, but will be well looked after by Zoo staff. Please phone 01253 830805 for further details.
Attractions
Animal Collections
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Invertebrates
Note: The animal pictures on this page are merely representative of this type of attraction; they do not mean that the animals can be found at this specific attraction.
Star Animals
Gorillas, Orang-Utans, large families of other rare primates, Lions, Tigers, Elephants
Special Attractions
Dinosaur Safari
Gorilla Mountain
Lemur Wood
Keeper for the Day
Other Attractions
Miniature Railway
Gift shop
Description
Situated just 2 miles from the seafront, Blackpool Zoo houses more than 1500 exotic animals from over 400 species, including lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas, orang utans, kangaroos, sea lions, and many exotic birds and reptiles to name but a few. All of this is set in 32 acres of mature parkland with several lakes.
The star attraction has to be Gorilla Mountain, where you can have a close encounter with these wonderful rare animals. Lemur Wood is a walk-through enclosure where you can get nose-to-nose with these enchanting creatures. Other highlights include the elephant and reptile house, which houses four female Asian elephants and a host of snakes, spiders and other reptiles and creepy crawlies.
For the children, there is a special Children's Zoo with friendly domestic animals to meet and feed, together with two outdoor play areas, specially placed near the orang utans so that they can try to mimic the climbing skills of these wonderful animals. There is also an indoor soft play area for the really little ones.
New in 2006, Amazonia is a walk-through enclosure topped by a steel mesh dome and housing 5 species of monkey, agouti, and a variety of birds, all from South America.
Opened in 2005, the Dinosaur Safari is another major attraction. Here you can see around 30 life-size replicas of prehistoric creatures, such as tyrannosaurus rex and pterodactyls. These are all set among a spectacular outdoor recreation of the prehistoric world with authentic living plants, an erupting volcano, spouting water geysers, and a smouldering meteorite. The special effects include sounds and horrible smells, and spectacular lighting for after dark viewing. Special lightshows are held Friday and Saturday evenings during October.
How To Get There:
By Car
From M6:
Turn onto M55 at junction 32, then follow it to junction 4, where it becomes the A5230. Following the signs to the zoo, turn right onto A583, then right again after about 2 miles onto the A587. Blackpool Zoo will then be on the right after about 1 mile.
From Fleetwood:
Follow the A587 south through Cleveleys and into Blackpool. Stay on the A587, and Blackpool Zoo will be on your left, just after a hospital, also on your left.
From Lytham St. Anne's:
Follow the A584 north along the sea front. Continue past Blackpool Airport and onto Blackpool South Shore sea front (still A584). Continue past the Pleasure Beach and South Pier, then turn right onto A5073. Continue to junction with A583 and A587. Turn left onto A587, and Blackpool Zoo will be on the right after about 1 mile.
Alternatively, just past Blackool Airport, turn right onto A5230 and follow it to M55 junction 4. Then follow the directions given above (from M6)
By Public Transport
By Bus:
Blackpool Transport service no. 20 runs from the Tower daily from Spring Bank Holiday until 7 November, also during Easter and May Day.
By Train:
Blackpool South Station is about 2 miles from the zoo, and plenty of taxis are usually available. Blackpool North Station is a short walk from the Tower, from where the bus service described above runs to the zoo. See www.thetrainline.com/ for timetable and ticket information.
Data on this page last updated: Jun 29 2008
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