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Blackpool Zoo — Sea lion pool with turquoise water and a broad rock waterfallPhoto: Immanuel Giel · CC0 · edited
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Blackpool Zoo

Zoos & aquariums ·Blackpool ·Closed
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Blackpool Zoo is a zoological park in Lancashire with more than 1,500 animals, beside Stanley Park and Marton Mere in Blackpool.

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Blackpool Zoo — Sea lions beside the rocky pool during an outdoor presentation Immanuel Giel · CC0 · edited
Blackpool Zoo — Sea lions beside the rocky pool during an outdoor presentationBlackpool Zoo — A sea lion swimming underwater in the clear poolBlackpool Zoo — A sea lion diving beneath the surface of its aquariumBlackpool Zoo — A sea lion swimming across the bright blue poolBlackpool Zoo — Elephants in the rocky outdoor enclosure beside their shelterBlackpool Zoo — Glass-domed habitat surrounded by lush plants and treesBlackpool Zoo — Another exterior view of the zoo's plant-covered glass domeBlackpool Zoo — Looking up through the glass roof inside a domed habitatBlackpool Zoo — Large mammoth sculpture among trees beside the pathBlackpool Zoo — Dinosaur sculpture rising from a pond in a landscaped areaBlackpool Zoo — Zoo building with illustrated animal murals along the walkway

Why go

  • The largest indoor elephant house in the UK, part of Project Elephant, the zoo's biggest development.
  • Over thirty life-size fiberglass statues of extinct animals on Dinosaur Safari, an area dating from 2005; the zoo's dinosaurs are rare in the wild nowadays.
  • Hand-feeding giraffes from a walkway at Giraffe Heights, by booking an encounter.
  • Magellan penguins, a species only this zoo keeps in the UK, in an enclosure opened in 2009.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:45Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:45
Tuesday10:00 – 17:45
Wednesday10:00 – 17:45
Thursday10:00 – 17:45
Friday10:00 – 17:45
Saturday10:00 – 17:45
Sunday10:00 – 17:45

Don't miss

  • Gorilla MountainWestern lowland gorillas live here.Among the great ape enclosuresOpened 2000
  • Orangutan OutlookFive Bornean orangutans live here, after a £1 million transformation.Reopened 2014
  • Sea lion poolThe largest sea lion pool in a British zoo.Beside the penguin enclosureBuilt in the 1970s
  • Wolf RidgeTwo Iberian wolves, Julio and Antonio, live here.Opened 2012
  • AmazoniaA walk-through enclosure with South American animals, birds and several monkey species, including sakis and tamarins.Opened 2006

With kids

  • Children aged 16 and under need an adult with them from arrival to departure. In groups, children stay with the adults who accompany their group.
  • The children's area, opened in May 2011, offers hands-on contact with domesticated animals.
  • The zoo has a farm for children.
  • A miniature railway, about 750 m long, runs between two stations.
  • A kangaroo and wallaby enclosure, opened in 2010, shows red-necked wallabies and two kangaroo species.

Know before you go

  • Open every day from 10:00 to 17:45.
  • Tickets can be booked online through the official website.
  • Visitors must not feed any animal, except the giraffe encounters booked in advance.
  • Visitors should not taunt animals or bang on glass at enclosures and houses.
  • Visitors must stick to the paths and not cross the safety barriers.
  • Children may not climb on or play on the dinosaur models.
  • Group visits are arranged by phone or email with the Education Department. Group leaders process bookings at the Visitor Services Hub.
  • A school booking includes a pre-visit for up to 2 teachers or group leaders, valid only during term time.
  • Staff walk the park with radios and can help with lost children and lost property.

Tips for your visit

  • Download the zoo map and the sensory map before you arrive. The sensory map shows noises, smells and busy areas within the enclosures.
  • Seagulls often come to visitors' picnics.

What it costs

Playbarn indoor soft play
Extra fee Can be used without visiting the zoo

Facilities

  • Indoor eating area The Darwin Centre is an indoor eating area, used first come, first served.
  • Picnic areas Packed lunches can be eaten at outdoor picnic areas, lawns and arenas around the zoo.
  • Gift shops A well-stocked gift shop, with a smaller seasonal shop at World of Wings.
  • Playbarn indoor soft play On site, with its own risk assessment.
  • Hand wash dispensers Placed around the exhibits.
  • Map and risk assessment for schools Schools and groups can download a map and risk assessment document.

Shorts

History

The current, larger zoo is in Stanley Park. Gorilla Mountain, Amazonia, Giraffe Heights, Wolf Ridge and Orangutan Outlook were opened or reopened later, after the zoo moved to Stanley Park.

  1. 1969The earlier zoo on Blackpool Tower closed.
  2. 1972The zoo opened in Stanley Park, on the former Stanley Park Aerodrome site.
  3. 2018The Base Camp elephant house opened to visitors.
  4. July 2019The dinosaur area reopened with animatronic dinosaurs after a major transformation.
  5. October 2019Bull elephant Emmett arrived from Whipsnade Zoo under a European endangered-species scheme.
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  1. 2023The new big cat habitat opened with African lions.

How to get there

  • CarBy car: M6 to junction 32, then M55 to junction 4. From the town centre or promenade, follow the brown elephant signs. Sat nav: FY3 8PP.
  • TrainBlackpool North Station is recommended for trains. It is a five-minute walk from the town centre.
  • BusFrom Blackpool North Station, a bus or taxi takes you on to the zoo.
  • TrainTaxis are usually available at Blackpool South Station, as at North Station.
  • BusBus 5B runs from South Shore to the zoo, about every 60 minutes.
  • BusThe hourly Resort Rider links the zoo with Cleveleys, Norbreck and the Pleasure Beach.
  • BusCoaches follow the signs to the free coach park. At busy times an Education Officer meets them there.

Accessibility

  • Flat paths to all areas Every area can be reached easily over flat ground.
  • Wheelchair and pushchair hire Reception hires out wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Sources: Blackpool Zoo - Wikipedia · Blackpool - Wikivoyage (see) · Blackpool Zoo | Animals, Experiences & Family D… · How to find us | Blackpool Zoo · Blackpool Zoo How To Visit | Complete Planning … · Zoo de Blackpool - Wikipedia · Blackpool Zoo: description (its own site) · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
East Park Drive, Blackpool

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Questions and answers

How many animals live at Blackpool Zoo?

More than 1,500 animals live at Blackpool Zoo, many of them rare and exotic species.

How big is Blackpool Zoo?

Blackpool Zoo covers 13 hectares, about 32 acres, in Stanley Park in Blackpool, Lancashire.

What is the phone number of Blackpool Zoo?

You can call Blackpool Zoo on +441253830830.

Does Blackpool Zoo have an official website?

Yes, Blackpool Zoo has an official website.

What is in the elephant and reptile pavilion at Blackpool Zoo?

The elephant and reptile pavilion houses elephants, caimans and green anacondas.

Does Blackpool Zoo have lemurs?

Yes. The lemur area at Blackpool Zoo holds three lemur species.

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