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South Lakes Safari Zoo is home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered animals in unique natural environments which enable you to get as close as physically possible to experience the amazing creatures with which we share our planet. Wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Be amazed as free-flying macaws soar overhead. Participate in animal feeding experiences or be a zookeeper for a day.

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Phone: 01229 466086

Address: Melton Terrace, Lindal in Furness, Ulverston LA12 0LU, UK

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South Lakes Safari Zoo, Cumbria

South Lakes Safari Zoo takes a unique approach to wildlife conservation. The zoo actively collaborates with international breeding programmes and offers a comprehensive educational agenda aimed at fostering awareness about endangered species and their ecosystems.

Embrace the Outdoors

Forget what you know about traditional zoos. Here, open spaces replace typical enclosures, allowing animals like wallabies and lemurs to mingle freely with visitors.

The open-air design creates a naturalistic setting, significantly reducing the stress levels for animals and offering a more authentic wildlife experience for visitors.

Engaging Tours with Experts

For those who desire a more organised excursion, guided tours led by animal-care professionals are available. These tours provide a unique opportunity to delve into the daily lives of the animals and to understand the complexities of wildlife conservation on a global scale.

Animal Interaction

An enriching element of your visit is the possibility to attend talks and feeding sessions that the zoo hosts. These encounters are as entertaining as they are enlightening, offering glimpses into animal behaviours, their dietary needs, and the issues affecting their survival in the wild.

Designed for Families

South Lakes Safari Zoo goes the extra mile to ensure a welcoming atmosphere for families. There are numerous play areas for children and convenient dining options for a quick snack or a family meal. The on-site gift shop is stocked with souvenirs and educational items that align with the zoo’s mission.

A Menagerie of Exotic Animals

South Lakes Safari Zoo excels in offering a rich variety of animals, including some incredibly rare species. Whether it’s the majestic African lions or the vulnerable Sumatran tigers, the zoo is a sanctuary for diverse fauna from across the globe.

The zoo is continually buzzing with seasonal events and educational workshops. Be it an Easter egg hunt or a conservation-themed lecture series, there’s always something more to explore, ensuring that each visit is unique.

Accessibiliy

Thoughtfully designed, the zoo offers wheelchair-friendly routes and several amenities like baby-changing stations, ensuring an inclusive experience for all visitors. Its convenient location and ample parking facilities make it easily accessible for day-trippers from around the Lake District.

South Lakes Safari Zoo is an engaging Cumbria and the Lake District visitor attraction that’s suitable for all.

Address – Melton Ter, Lindal in Furness, Ulverston, LA12 0LU Telephone – 01229 466086 Website – https://www.southlakessafarizoo.com

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SOUTH LAKES SAFARI ZOO

For a unique wild animal experience.

South Lakes Safari Zoo is home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered animals in unique natural environments which enable you to get as close as physically possible to experience the amazing creatures with which we share our planet. Wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Be amazed as free-flying macaws soar overhead. Participate in animal feeding experiences or be a zookeeper for a day.

ZOO OPENING TIMES

• 1st May – 31st July | 10am – 5pm
• August | 9.30am – 6pm
• 1st Sep – 31st Oct | 10am – 5pm
• November | 10.30am – 4pm
• Check website for Christmas opening

OUR ANIMALS

With so much to do and over 1,000 animals to meet, Cumbria’s South Lakes Safari Zoo is a BIG day out for all the family. Let’s start by introducing the animals. 

• Tigers, Lions & Big Cats are a firm favourite with visitors
• Giraffes can be hand fed during your visit 
• Our lovable Penguins can also be hand fed
• Wander amongst Lemurs, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Emu & Marmots
• Meet an array of large mammals including Rhino, Zebra & Bears
• Enter our aviary and meet the magnificent Macaws 

EAT DRINK & PLAY

Take a break from exploring and drop into one of our food outlets for a delicious bite to eat – from Traditional Hand Battered fish and chips, to pannis, toasties and burgers, ice creams and new whipped pineapple or raspberry, cold drinks, hot dogs and snacks and on some summer days we whack the barbecue out!

Picnics and other food and drink cannot be brought into the zoo but visitors can exit to the car park at any time. 

We have an expansive adventure playground for children to explore and enjoy with swings, slides, scramble nets, zip lines and animal related play equipment. The playground is located near to our refreshment venues so you can enjoy a coffee and relax whilst your children play. The adventure playground is a great way to burn off your child’s energy before you head home. 

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Safari Zoo Melton Terrace Lindal-in-Furness Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0LU 

FREE parking available Wheelchair friendly 01229 466086 www.southlakessafarizoo.com Follow Us on Facebook Buy Tickets Online

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South Lakes Safari Zoo, Lindal in Furness, Ulverston

We went to Safari Zoo Cumbria by train. (Get off at Dalton train station, then catch number 6, 6X bus to the Zoo.) I have to say there aren’t too many road signs to help to find the zoo on foot, but eventually we found it! 🙂

It is a safari zoo, so you can walk-in some not too dangerous animal’s enclosures. So you can face parrots, kangaroos, lemurs and others. It is safe, but you have to be cautious. You shouldn’t bring food with you in there, you can eat in the zoo of course, but only in the designated areas. But smoking is not allowed anywhere in the zoo.

It is a special experience, not the same as a “normal” zoo and not as scary as a drive-in safari. Not better or worse, but different.

They have a lot of big cats, but we were not lucky enough to see every of them. The big cats are placed in normal enclosures with electric fences, and all safety measurements. Sumatran tigers, lions, wolfs, jaguars, lynx, and snow leopard can be found in the zoo.

Raccoon and Red Panda are really cute and they are in the neighbouring enclosures. And there were two baby Rhinos, which were very special too see.

You can spend a lovely time in this safari zoo on a sunny day.

I found informations referring to this zoo as Safari Zoo Cumbria and also as South Lakes Safari Zoo.

Visit the Zoo’s website.

We visited South Lakes Safari Zoo in September 2021.

Other parks to visit:

• Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster
• Zoo Berlin, Berlin
• Sóstó Zoo, Nyíregyháza
• Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool
• Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Be a zookeeper for the day at South Lakes Safari Zoo

Dalton in furness, cumbria.

Spend some quality time with the family with an up-close animal encounter at South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria.

With plenty of things to do with the kids, whatever the weather, Cumbria’s family-friendly attractions cater for all interests, abilities and budgets. South Lakes Safari Zoo gives visitors the rare opportunity to explore the park on foot, discovering lions, tigers, bears, hippos, wolves and much more along the way. You can be a keeper for the day and help hand-feed the giraffes, walk in amongst the penguins and even meet the kangaroos. Let your little cubs loose in the adventure playground before settling down for a family meal overlooking the zoo’s African plain. Stop to raid the gift shop for cuddly animals on your way out, then take your pick from a number of places to stay nearby, from campsite to cottages to country hotels.

South Lakes Safari Zoo is reopening its gates to the public on the 17th June. To ensure social distancing, the zoo will be limiting entry to visitors with pre-booked time slots . Cafes and kiosks will be open for takeaway only. 

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