South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Park History
The park was an idea created and developed solely by David Gill. At the time of the construction back in 1993/4, he was an animal nutritionist with no connections to zoos, but a desire to see education and conservation brought into the public awareness by the reality of a close, wild experience, an experience for all to react to assist worldwide conservation issues. The then 32-year-old father of two, built the park with his own hands and to this day, still designs and builds all the facilities around the zoo now with the help and assistance of the large staff.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Times:
4th April 2010 - 31st October 2010
10am - 5.00pm
Last admission 4.15pm
1st November 2010 - 31st March 2011
10am - 4.30pm
Last admission 3.45pm
Closed Christmas Day
Price:
Gift Aid Admission prices 2010
27th March - November |
| Adult |
£11.50 |
| Child 3-15 |
£8.00 |
| OAP |
£8.00 |
| Under3's |
Free |
| Friend of the Park |
£1.50 |
Facilities:
Maki Restaurant - ( Maki -meaning Ring tailed lemur in Malagasy)
Take a break from exploring and drop into our Maki Restaurant for a quick and delicious bite to eat.
Savor the selection of freshly made sandwiches, tasty rolls and assorted muffins, pastries and mouth watering cakes. Scrumptious hot meals will satisfy the beastly hunger in adults and children alike.
Train
Trains run every day Easter to end of October.
Steam Train will be running on selected days.
Picnic areas
We have great new outdoor and indoor picnic areas amongst the animals for you to enjoy your lunch. Over 500 seats available for sit down meals.
HELP CONSERVE:
Visit designated area with gifts and toys from all over the world - the proceeds from which support communities and help save habitats and species in the wild.
Car Park
South Lakes Wild Animal Park is a walk around park. You leave your car in our FREE car park which is near the entrance. Disabled parking is available closest to the entrance - just ask one of our helpful attendants on busy days.