Six Zoos to visit this Summer
- Kelly
- Jun 15
- 3 min read
We have been to quite a few Zoos over the years and I think the summer holidays is the perfect time to visit to get the most out of a visit. With nice weather the majority of animals can be enjoyed.
We have put together a list of the 5 Zoo's in the UK that is an absolute must visit. Here are our favourites:
Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool is one of our favourites, we have been a few times over the years and I just think it is a fantastic zoo. Very well laid out so you don't miss anything and there's so much to see. Great value for money with some fantastic gift shops and eateries. There's various talks throughout the day for various animals and you could always make a scavenger hunt/I-spy sheet to take with you.
What you can expect to see:
Squirrel Monkey
Tapir
Meerkat
Red Panda
Macaw
Lion
Giraffe
Goats
Tiger
Iberian Wolf
Penguins
and so so much more.
Tickets - £84.99 for a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 kids) Options for larger families available
Find out more HERE
Five Sisters Zoo
Located in West Lothian, we used to visit this Zoo often when we lived in Scotland, It is a fantastic attraction. Smaller than some of the other Zoos on this list but honestly it is so worth a visit. Quite a large majority of the animals have been rescued from other places.
What you can expect to see:
Snakes
Various birds
Artic Wolf
Otters
Bears
various monkeys
Tapir
Cheetah
Crawlies such as spiders
Corsac Fox
Lions
and lots more.
Tickets - Family of 4 (2+2) is £62
Find out more HERE
London ZSL
London Zoo has always been a favourite of mine, I used to visit often as a child and I still enjoy a visit now. We last went just after Lockdown, its always a great day out.
What you can see
Western Lowland Gorillas
Sumatran Tiger
Asiatic lion
Giraffe
Sloth
Pygmy Hippo
and lots more
Tickets - Family of 4 (2+2) £119. Currently there is no Family ticket option.
Find out More Here
Chester Zoo
We must have been to Chester Zoo many many times now. Every time we go there's something new to see. Chester Zoo has recently been voted as the best in the UK and if you plan on going I really recommend making a list of what you want to see, go see those first and then wander because Chester Zoo is Huge!
What you could see:
Chester Zoo is home to thousands of animals so please take a look HERE to find out what you can see.
Tickets - Family of 4 (2+2) £132 Currently there is no Family ticket option, however please do keep an eye out because Chester zoo sometimes offer a rain guarantee.
Find out more Here
Edinburgh Zoo
I spent so much time visiting Edinburgh growing up and the zoo is a fantastic day out. It is huge and there is so much to see and do.
Make sure you wear decent footwear as there's quite a bit of walking.
What you can see :
To be honest, there's so much to see at Edinburgh zoo so please check this list out for what to expect. You can also watch Live webcams on the website which is fab.
Tickets - Family of 4 (2+2) £90 Currently there is no family ticket available
Find out more Here
Knowsley Safari Zoo
We recently visited Knowsley Safari Zoo in Liverpool and to be honest it is probably one of my favourites so far. We had such a brilliant day even the teens didn't moan!
What to expect:
Safari Drive, Baboon Bus, Foot Safari Check out what you can see Here
Tickets - Family (2+2) £84 Currently there is no family ticket available
TOP TIP
Did you know that if your child has a Blue Peter Badge they can gain free entry into many attractions. These attractions include the following Zoos:
Edinburgh, London, Hertfordshire zoo, Hoo Zoo, Africa Alive, Highland zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest, Banham, Battersea Children's Zoo, Dudley Zoo, Monkey World ape rescue, Northumberland college zoo, Twycross and Whipsnade.
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