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Ponderosa Zoo

Tourist attraction Zoo

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Kirklees


Address

Off Smithies Ln, Liversedge, Heckmondwike WF16 0PN, United Kingdom

Website

ponderosa-zoo.co.uk

Contact

+44 1924 235276

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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  • 5/5 Natasha C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great day here! Lots of parking, all buggy proof, very kid friendly. All of the animal exhibits have QR codes, so you can learn about them, watch them being fed etc without having to wait around for a "talk time". There's lots of play areas and places to eat. staff are very friendly and there's also toilets at all the different parts of the zoo. Will definitely go again as it's amazing value for the price you pay. Enjoyed more than Chester zoo.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Meg T. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little zoo for £7 per adult and under 3s are free. The parking is a bit unclear though, when I turned up at 10am there was no signs out at all so I had no idea where to park at all. Also on the approach I had to stop and check I was in the right place as the signage disappeared and it just looked like an industrial zone so bit odd. Good zoo for the little ones, with some good kids play areas. The little cafe is only small and only does light bites really but is very cheap..
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AnonymousZeta 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful little zoo, well worth a visit. Each enclosure was well maintained and all animals were visable. You could see all animals up close, even though they were enclosed and staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. We didn't know but on the day we visited, StarWars characters were roaming the park which was brilliant and really fun for the children (and adults!)! You get your own little map of the park upon entry which is nice and colourful and easy to use to navigate your way around. Plenty to do for children, climbing parks and even a little sanded area which was labelled 'The beach'. Plenty of places to sit and stop to admire your surroundings or to have a little bit of food and plenty to choose from if you decide to get food there also. Plenty of toilet facilities that were clean and available at each point of the visit. We really enjoyed the Lemur Lookout, which gives you the opportunity to walk around a short little enclosure, getting very close to the lemurs. The staff in this enclosure were extremely helpful, friendly and were both happy to answer any questions and chat about the animals too. The park was wheelchair/pram friendly and had toilet and changing facilities for disabled and babies too. Perfect place to visit for a short trip out, or for a full day out depending on how long you wanted to stay for. 10/10, would highly recommend. ♡
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanne R. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it although we went quite early and a lot of the animals were asleep still but they had perked up later on. Kid friendly with lots of places to play or sit down if needed. The cafe was nice and the gifts were well priced
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bake With R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great small local Zoo. It’s not massive but there is still plenty to see. Great place to spend with the children as you could go around a couple of times and theres plenty of space to sit down to have your picnic. Wide range of different animals. Really enjoyed the lemur enclosure as you can go inside and see them up close. There is a few play areas too including a trampoline area. Entire Zoo was clean and beautifully kept. Plenty of information about the animals in the enclosures including QR codes which you can scan for even more detailed information. There is an onsite restaurant, cafe and ice cream shop - plenty of food options. Toilets were clean & well kept. If you go in with expectations of comparing it to larger places like Chester Zoo - then you may become disappointed. Remember this is a small zoo - but it is definitely worth the ticket price!!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chad B. 6 months ago on Google • 619 reviews
    Great place for little kiddies (up to about 8 I'd say). It's very professionally done. Loads of decent play spaces and picnic areas. Friendly staff Well kept animals (it's a small zoo so don't expect elephants, tigers etc) Best thing was probably the friendly koi carp in the pond as it was a bit different. For the price I thought it was excellent and a good trip out for a few hours. Will go again

  • 5/5 Mama Loo N Pest T. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to Ponderosa in July 2021 and again today. Both times we absolutely loved it. Its only small so we got around all of the animals in about an hour. There are 2 playgrounds and some big bouncy pillows and a cafe. Its always clean and there's a good variety of small animals. Our daughter got the chance to handle a giant snail and a stick insect! She also loved the lemur walk where she could get up close to the lemurs.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Summer .. 2 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Such a great little zoo - a great variety of animals and they all have excellent enclosures. Staff were very helpful and went above and beyond to show us around and give us a wonderful experience. Hannah saw us looking at the lemur enclosure and took extra time educating us about the lemur species and the individuals in the enclosure. Highly recommend for anyone interested in animals no matter the age!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben 8 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    A fantastic day out with the family. Great enclosures with the animals in; something for all the family there. Food in the cafe and pizza restaurant is great and all of the staff encountered are really helpful. The best part was the lemur walkthrough where you can walk through their enclosure. There were also some great activities for kids such as play areas.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M S. 2 years ago on Google
    We arrived at 3pm for final session. If you are running late, don't worry too much you only have to let them know if it is later than 4pm as that's the real last entry. There is ample parking, keep driving all the day down to get the best parking near the entrance. There are lots of small animals lemurs, monkeys, seal otters and a few big ones... Reindeer to be precise! There is also a beautiful cerval cat, your not paying big zoo prices so don't expect big Zoo animals. It is a lovely little place to take the family and have a fun outing. We got around with the family and kids in around an hour. There is a great little jungle gym there and additional bouncy castles when we went on. Kids absolutely loved it. Bouncy castle is £1 for 5 mins and cash only! There are restaurants there, however not sure on the prices. If you bring your own food, there are so many benches there to sit in! There are also plenty of hand sanitising stations. There is a 'beach' section near the lemurs, its not really a beachy thing. Just some sand, but nice for kids. Overall, a nice little outing for the kids.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great small zoo with plenty to do for young kids and not too expensive entry. Good value for money. Handlers were very good with plenty of Information and all the animals were looking very healthy, alert and active.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    My son had a great time doing the meerkat experience (as did I!) He loved the new air pillows too, as well as seeing all the animals. There were Star Wars characters and music too for the jubilee weekend. An excellent visit 😀
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Soph G. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem in West Yorkshire for an affordable price. It's a shame the boat was closed for maintenance as well as a few of the enclosures so didn't get to see the zoo at its best. Nonetheless with playparks, lakes and gardens it was a brilliant family day out and will be going again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Damilola Abodunrin (Transparency S. 9 months ago on Google
    It was my 30mins drive from my house. I loved every second of the hours I spent. I almost didn't know time was going so fast until I saw people leaving to their houses. One of the exciting places to visit if you are in the UK, it is pretty close to Leeds
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khalid A. 5 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    I've driven past this place hundreds of times! What a little gem! There are various animals, reptiles etc to see. I was really impressed by how clean and well maintained is the place. My 3yr old loved it as it wasn't too big to explore. He spent the most time on the bouncy area. Highly recommended if you can get to it at a very fair price too in the off season.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little place, reasonable priced and my kids loved it. Had 2 really good play areas as well as loads of animals.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah-Marie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here this morning and completed the otter encounters experience with keeper Ryan. It was incredible value for money and well worth the visit! Ryan was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about not only the otters but all the animals within this small zoo. The zoo itself has great facilities, plenty of gender neutral toilets and is very accessible. It has ramps for disabled access, plenty of small park/playground areas for children and a small cafe which serve various hot/cold drinks, food and ice cream which are all reasonably priced. Staff throughout were really polite and pleasant to speak too. The zoo is worth lapping a couple of times as some animals are out at alternating times within their enclosures, this way you don't miss out on seeing any! This zoo isn't just great for children but there plenty of opportunities for the armature photographer too 🙂
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Ponderosa is a super little zoo. Lots to see and playgrounds for children. As we visited during the winter months the cafe was not open but the restaurant was serving a variety of tasty snacks and warm drinks. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The keepers, restaurant staff and the lovely lady in the gift shop.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant day! I booked for 2 adults and 2 Meerkat Experiences, first of all the meerkat experience was brilliant, the lady leading it was lovely and very informative got more time with them than allocated and we both got a certificate and small gift each, was 100% well worth the money! As for the rest of the zoo, it was fab! The enclosures were oversized and the animals look very well looked after! Every member of staff we came across were very polite and welcoming. The zoo was clean and tidy!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annette S. 7 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Great place and very local which helps. Reasonable entry price as well. Didn't use the cafes/restaurant as we took a picnic. Plenty of seats and picnic tables around. They also have picnic tables that have spaces to get a wheelchair under. It was good that you could walk through the lemur enclosure and they were certainly active whilst we were in there! Overall its a great place to go if you don't want the hassle of driving to Doncaster to the Yorkshire Wildlife park and be with the crowds. Would definitely go again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Athisham Iqbal (. 5 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    A decent Zoo for small children, but way smaller than I thought it would be. You can probably see the whole zoo within 45 minutes. The park is probably the highlight, kids loved it and the cafeteria is decent as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David T. 7 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    We decided to take our 1 year old grandson here for our first time, and his and we were pleasantly surprised. It's not the biggest zoo and has mainly a variety of small animals, reptiles, monkeys, and the like. There are not many to look at and could do with a few more, especially the ones that seemed to be alone. However, there is great entertainment for the kids. Whilst we were there, there was a magician who entertained the kids, which was very good. There are several large play areas, and at this time of year, there were lots of children about laughing, screaming, and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Highly recommended for 3 years old upwards. Lots of parking areas. Various resteraunts, cafes. Fast food places to choose from or take your own picnics as there are plenty of seating areas. Toilets a plenty. Baby changing available. Disabled parking. Wheelchair friendly. We spent about 3 hours there and could have made it a full afternoon if our grandson was older as he would have used all the play areas as there was so much there to keep the kids entertained We had a really good time. Oh, and by the way, we ate in one of the cafes, and the food was basic but good and the prices were very reasonable. We will definitely go back when he is a little older.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanne P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, well maintained and great for kids. Nice cafe and separate restaurant and small gift shop. Prices are about right and we spent about 2 hrs looking round. You can take a picnic if you prefer, plenty of benches and nice seating areas. 10/10 would highly recommend. x
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 debbie g. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place, everything spotlessly clean. The animals are very well cared for. Lots for kids to do, plenty of play areas. The walk through lemur enclosure is just the best thing ever! We will definitely be going back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EvilPC 0. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing medium sized zoo woth opportunity to adopt animals to help support the zoo. The zoo borders a park and has two large outdoor play areas for children. Plenty of indoor exhibits like the reptile room and a cafe that serves coffee, hot food and ice cream. A great place to go, with or without children.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gill W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great day out. Enjoyed it very much. Not too big so great for younger ones. Mine is 11 though and we still really had fun. We especially loved the talking parrot, the otters, meerkats Scottish wild cats and the reptile house.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam E. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little Zoo with excellent grounds all beautifully organised. Some quaint sights such as the boat park and large fish pond and sand area with bouncy feature for children featuring a snack shack. Ample car parking. Good sized cafe and snack shacks all selling drinks and small snacks and iced creams. Small Gift shop upon entrance. Highly recommended for young children and families.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cath F. 1 year ago on Google
    I have the best volunteering job in the world. I am lucky enough to spend 2 days a week helping to supervise the lemur walk through. Ponderosa is a small zoo with lots of animals to see. The keepers are really friendly and knowledgeable and care deeply for the creatures in their care. There are several play areas for the kids. Wonderful areas to eat and drink. The cafe, the Lakeside Restaurant and the Pizza Shack.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny R. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely, unique animal viewing. Simple and enjoyable to walk around and enjoy cute creatures not found in mainstream zoos / farms. I discovered animals I never knew existed! It was great to have an enjoyable experience that wasn’t an exhausting day. Will be going again in the future.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt S. 2 months ago on Google • 90 reviews New
    Nicely maintained zoo with spacious enclosures and plenty for the young family to see. Wheelchair/pushchair accessible and some exciting exhibits.

  • 5/5 mandy j. 3 years ago on Google
    Not too big, not too small. Nice for the kids to walk around. We took our 3 year old grandson, who has been before so was able to show grandma and grandad round lol. He loved it yet again. We had Sunday carvery in the restaurant which was amazing. The staff were very tentative during the COVID restrictions and service was not a problem. Will definitely be going back. The chap in the ticket office/was very helpful too. Have already recommended to people and will be back next summer I think
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshe S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good and good quality also clean shop
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carl g. 4 years ago on Google
    I parked my car real good and propper
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miçhelè �. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect for young families and grandparents the best bit for me was the Lima enclosure were you can walk round but mind poo on floor lol definitely a good experience. They have talks on different animals when feeding time has cafe plenty of picnic areas and play areas for kids only draw back for me needs more toilets .also has nice wedding venue or party place bring a picnic you have good day out animals well looked after keepers friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie f. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the day enormously. The talk at the enclosures was very informative. A great day no matter how old you are. Definitely recommend a visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to take the kids. Best part is going inside the lemur cage where they are running free. I will definitely visit again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Funda U. 2 years ago on Google
    It was our first time visiting the zoo with the children. We were very welcome and had a wonderful day. We saw all the animals in the enclosures with plenty of food around them. There was also an outdoor playground which the children loved.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanne O. 2 years ago on Google
    What a little gem! Despite poor weather, we were able to see most of the animals and had some really special moments during the trip. Was nice to be able to enjoy a zoo without feeling overcrowded or rushed, particularly in pandemic times! The lemur walkthrough was a particular highlight. Café was good too, reduced range mid-week but still had a nice toastie and a tea. Will definitely be visiting again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shuja R. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite a good variety of animals. Entering a large cage full of Lemurs was something new for my kids and they really enjoyed it. Lemurs come close and are friendly. A large pond full of fishes was also great. Plenty of parking and a shop with coffee and small gifts. A small kids play area as well. Good enjoyment for Sunday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stevie E. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't take many photos here but it's an awesome zoo with loads for little ones. Today we did pumpkin painting and held stick insects and giant snails. If you're vegan I advise taking your own food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rach R. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant small zoo to visit for an afternoon. Very clean and great for young children. A couple of good play areas and cafes. Lemur walk through was a big hit. Not too crowded although the main car park is quite small & awkward if people don't park in spaces properly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean B. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent day out, went knowing it was a relatively small zoo but was surprised at the variation of animals and play areas to keep the kids and adults entertained. Very reasonable price, well worth it and will definitely be visiting again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoe R. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great day out with the kids. The tickets need to be pre-booked and are a very reasonable price. There's plenty of seating areas dotted around for picnics and also a coffee shop which serves basic food. The toasties were nice and not a bad price. The animals seem well cared for and there are also lots of kids play areas spaced out around the zoo. Great place for a family day trip
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kirstie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous little gem of a place. The prices for entrance were cheap compared to most, the parks there were brilliant for the kids, their home made Italian pizzas were amazing and tasted even better because they weren't actually expensive. Overall a fantastic place for a family to visit, plenty of food and drink options, and even a little shop for gifts on your way out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexia H. 2 years ago on Google
    What a brilliant zoo. Holds alot of history. Animals were all looked after and the cafe lady was lovely. Couldn't of asked for more thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela M. 1 year ago on Google
    First time I've been, went with a 10 and 7yrold and they loved it. A few animals were in bed when we went but that's fair enough. The lemur walk through is brilliant and we saw most of the animals. It's clean and very tidy looking. I think just for the play zones alone it's well worth the money. We stayed for 4 hours and had a picnic at the beach. It's 15 mins from my house so we will be regulars there now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda J. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here with the kids. This place is great for a dat out with the kids. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is delicious too but you can also bring a packed lunch and save on the penny's. They have entertainment on throughput the day and live feeding of the animals for you to see and get up close. Absolutely loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great visit to Ponderosa, lovely display of animals that look very well cared for. The staff are very enthusiastic and very interested in their roles which is great to see. The lemur lookout was amazing and the two girls (think they're sisters) were so informative and helpful which contributed to make it a great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely small Zoo, easy to get around, loads of spaces for children to play. They have a unique experience of walking around the inside of a Lemur enclosure where they come up to you. On site toilet and cafe facilities are great and there is a lakeside restaurant. If you miss anything due to it sleeping or not around then it's easy to do the loop again and catch them. A definite must visit if in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajya Lakshmi K. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth to visit the place..Each and every place in the zoo is an awesome experience. My daughter enjoyed it a lot 😊. Animals are too good.Well maintained gardens and animals area... Office staff are more polite towards visitors.Great value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trevor A. Broadbank Dj Trev U. 1 year ago on Google
    A great small zoo that is easy to walk around, complete with cafe and several playgrounds, lots of interesting animals but not too large for the kids to become cranky. We had a great day out and go every year! The staff are very friendly and this is a wonderful rescue and restyling of a grim old fashioned zoo, bringing care and welfare standards bang up to date, offering insights and education.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily G. 9 months ago on Google
    I visited here with my two boys a few weeks ago and we were absolutely over the moon with it! We saw a few ‘bad’ reviews prior but thought we would give it a try and we were not disappointed! If you expect big animals go to bigger zoos but for a smaller zoo it was perfect and absolutely reflects the price. The parks were amazing, plenty to do for both children!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel W. 10 months ago on Google
    A fun way to spend a couple of hours. The Lemur walkthrough was especially entertaining. Plenty of parking and toilet facilities. It's a bit out of the way and the roads around it are full of pot holes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charlie D. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely little Zoo with a fair few animals to see, there isn't any larger Animals sadly which is a shame but you are able atleast to get as close as possible to most enclosures to see most of the animals up close, The lemur walk through is particularly fun too, there however isn't a great deal of food options though which is the only downfall, But it's very child friendly. Not too bad for the price you pay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rameez A. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place for kids. Very nice staff, it's not too big. So just right.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lovgin K. 7 months ago on Google
    Great for a visit with young children. Enough refreshments options are available. There is a wonderful fish pond in the middle of the zoo, you could see the 🐟 closer. Children would enjoy on many available play areas. Reasonable ticket price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke Raven B. 8 months ago on Google
    Very fun, very cute animals and it's great seeing them get fed, it's not massive but the animals are great, the foods great and the fish ponds impressive, the lakeside restaurant was very nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great day out. All the animals looked great condition and very interested in coming out and seeing the public. Wide range of animals and afew great areas for kids to play in. Decent coffee nice open spaces etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacqueline B. 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice time with my 2 grandsons who absolutely loved it. Particularly liked the Beach area complete with a ship play area. Will definitely be back soon!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura P. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Great zoo on a small site, perfect size for little ones. Plenty of opportunities for interactions with some rare animals. The Lemur walk was brilliant and features two species of Lemur with another species in a separate enclosure. We were able to talk to the keeper who was quite informative and our 4 year old was excited to be so close. Reptile house, Nocturnal house, Otters, Scottish Wild Cats and Porcupine to name a few. There are a number of play areas and bouncing pillows. Two cafes and great clean facilities. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back in the Summer!
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  • 5/5 Jennifer D. 7 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Great family day out. Lots of spaces to explore.. 2 parks/play areas for children which were lovely. Lots of snack/coffee shops. The enclosures look nice. Staff were friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Keith A. 3 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our visit. It was nice and clean although not very busy when we went. The animals look well looked after. Our grand daughter liked the three play areas and we could use the fact that there's animals to see between them to move her along. The riverside restaurant was ok about £10 per head for lunch and a drink was very clean and tidy, lots of picnic spots too. The gift shop was reasonably priced and entry was a good price. All in all a good half day to a day depending time spent playing in the parks.

  • 4/5 John R. 3 years ago on Google
    A good morning or afternoon out for the kids. Not huge, some great animals to look at, the play parks are also very good. Not that expensive either. Not a full day out, but would fill an afternoon or morning. But for £20 a family what do you expect. All in all i would recommend a visit

  • 5/5 Andy T. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good afternoon here with the kids. Plenty of animals to see, staff friendly and helpful. Nice ice cream parlour and restaurant looked good but we didn't have food here, just a beverage! Good value for the price, will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Wendy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little place for kids. Can't wait to go back in the summer .

  • 4/5 RedPowder 3 years ago on Google
    Only four out of five due to the pandemic and not being able to try all the activities. They have done a really great job on following the government guidelines and still made it possible for everyone to have fun and enjoy the animals. Lots to see and very educational for adults and children. All animals looked healthy, staff was polite and friendly. Very recommended.

  • 4/5 Adam C. 3 years ago on Google
    Small site, but good for young children. Takes about half an hour to walk round at a leisurely pace. 2 laps recommended.

  • 5/5 Becky S. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited for the first time today with our 2 year old daughter. She had a great time looking at the various animals, all of the enclosures were clean and the animals were well cared for. She absolutely loved the play areas. Ponderos have done a fab job of making it safe for everyone with a one way system in place and sanitizer Station everywhere. We were there for a good could of hours and ended our visit with an ice cream. A great way to spend a few hours.

  • 3/5 Chris D. 3 years ago on Google
    Normally this is a 5 star zoo, unfortunately for Christmas there was nothing to shout about. Lacking in Xmas flair and was just rather dull. We understand the animals may not be up to being out given the time of year. but it all just felt rather sad and drab for the time of year. Maybe covid didn't help as it was our first festive visit. Def go during spring and summer it's a real treat for all but this time was just off the mark.

  • 3/5 Woody 0. 3 years ago on Google
    Disappointed there is no soft play anymore. There seems to be less to see and do since we last went. Hopefully things will improve after this virus has all dispersed. We had pretty much done everything after an hour and a half.

  • 3/5 adi t. 3 years ago on Google
    Its a nice little place to bring the kiddies to look at the animals, and with covid some of the areas are fence off, but they do have a one-way system to walk around. It also has a little playground area for small kids and a bigger one for the older kids. But overall its a great experience for the kiddies.. my daughter loves it when I bring her here 😁

  • 5/5 CJ P. 3 years ago on Google
    Been a few times and it's amazing kids will love it

  • 5/5 Gabriela W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Ivaylo I. 3 years ago on Google
    That is wonderful place to visit especially if you have kids. Unfortunately we have been there and winter time and we couldn't see all animals there, but that's a great reason to visit it again

  • 5/5 Dale E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day out with a toddler, would recommend and visit again.

  • 5/5 steph b. 3 years ago on Google
    Bit muddy with indoor areas closed. Still enough to do for a couple hours

  • 4/5 Richard O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great for the kids

  • 5/5 Sumera R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day out thanks

  • 4/5 Tony T. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you for your good services.

  • 5/5 Brian L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful. The animals were well taken care of it looked like.

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible experience. I love how most paths lead through one of the many Aviaries.

  • 5/5 Jon J. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely little place, not too big so it was good for a very tired grown up (lol), and all set up for social distancing with one way system (although a few people ignored it) and plenty of hand sanitizer stations.

  • 4/5 David A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice to take children to. Better in good weather and when the animals are awake!

  • 4/5 Etha F. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a great place for the family and staff are very friendly and informative. Place has drastically improved over the years with a more diverse range of wildlife, visit a few times and have changed and improve species of animal expecially reptiles. Shame the pandemic will inevitably have an impact.

  • 5/5 Nicola C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day out thanks x

  • 5/5 michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely day out

  • 5/5 Angela H. 3 years ago on Google
    A little gem.

  • 5/5 Martyn S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed my time with my grandson. Lot of animals to see. Very reasonably priced. Will go again.

  • 5/5 sara g. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. Value for money. Xx

  • 5/5 THE GUVNOR v. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant mu daughter loved it and so did my sis and my brother in law ❤

  • 5/5 Nicola L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great family day out

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place..

  • 5/5 Iffrah H. 3 years ago on Google
    On point service

  • 3/5 Brigit C. 3 years ago on Google
    Could be more small animal sections. A bigger part of one of playgrounds is often flooded, really muddy. Also the narrow pathway what takes you towards the rear sandy playground was actually not too much fun. That said it's good for children as long as it's not too busy and the weather is good.

  • 4/5 Matthew f. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice little zoo with quite a few animals. Seemed like the staff were busy cleaning and feeding which is always good. There are a couple of play areas for the kids too as well as somewhere to eat

  • 4/5 Phillip C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice small zoo for kids, lots of play areas.

  • 3/5 smartNclick D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothings special

  • 5/5 Ruth H. 3 years ago on Google
    I hadn’t been to the zoo for a couple of years but decided to visit yesterday with my 2 year old. I was really impressed with the new work that has been done on the place. The animal enclosures were very clean and all the animals were very active and happy. There were two large play areas, and a cafe. My little boy really liked the crocodiles and the giant tortoises. I have been a little nervous about booking such places due to Covid-19 but I felt reassured with the online booking system, and rules in place. Hand sanitisers were located conveniently around the park and it was quiet meaning we didn’t have to worry about being to close to other people. I am annoyed at myself for not visiting sooner. We will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Matthew C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Covid safe day out with excellent sanitation areas and hand gel dispensers around, the animals are amazing and great day out for kids and adults

  • 4/5 Maggie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Safe environment, and not too large an area for a 2-year old to walk round. 4-year old enjoyed the playparks more than the animals. Nice that the coffee shop is open.

  • 4/5 John H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great cheap day out for all the family

  • 2/5 Tony M. 3 years ago on Google
    Here are the positives: It's great for small kids as it's a small, compact site. It's also very user friendly, being accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs etc. The one way system is a good idea, even if most of the visitors ignore it! ( obviously the owners can only do so much to police this 🙂) Here is why I can only give it a low score: Poor value for money - lots of empty cages (under maintenance) and the play areas are like swamps! Accepted, kids love puddles, but considering the admission price for the adults, this should be better maintained. The "pizza shed" is ridiculously priced. £9 for a "large" pizza that is no bigger than a side dish is not acceptable anywhere. (Yes, we did buy one, and yes, we did complain about it.) I'm not going to comment on the "small" pizza. The Lakeside restaurant was closed today for a wedding. This meant that the only places on site to get food were the pizza shed or the cafe, which sells sandwiches. When visitors are arriving and expecting the restaurant to be open but it isnt, they are then going to buy out most of the sandwiches first as this is the cheaper option available. They won't have brought any food with them as the website advises that there are all these facilities! The cafe is clean, but surprisingly offer nothing in the way of food made to order, or anything for small children! For an attraction that attracts kids and families, it doesn't make sense not to cater for those kids. (My advice would be to take a picnic, as you'll not know whether the restaurant will be open or not. Maybe the owners could put a message on the website when you pre-book your tickets to advise of the limited facilities? That way you're not forced to pay over the odds for a pizza.) The website advises that numbers of visitors are being "limited" . A full, and overflowing car park, sold out cafe and queues of people in the zoo, would suggest this isn't the case. Also, you can stay all day, no matter what time you arrive. This would make sense if there were a daily limited amount of tickets, but why then would the car park be overflowing. Is it being used for another attraction too, or for local walkers? I suspect that these cars were all visitors to the zoo, but that is just an assumption on my part. Either way, it felt like there were too many people there considering social distancing. This might just have been that we were there at a peak time too. All in all, the kids will like the fact that they can see most of the animals (some like hiding!) and can get up close to all of them and their enclosures. It's just a shame that most people leaving the site (when we were there) are commenting on how it seems expensive for such a small attraction and that it didn't take long to get around it all.

  • 5/5 Hikmatullo N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good for kids,can’t see it snakes properly but rest of animals easy to discover

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately it rained this time we went and the Covid rules made things a little more difficult. It is small and slightly pricey for it's size however we have been before and the kids loved it.

  • 5/5 Keith L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots to see and do pity, about the lack of visitors but we did go on a very rainy day. It was easy to shelter and we would definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Osman G. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place for the kids

  • 5/5 Kirk S. 3 years ago on Google
    There are places where cars go, and the clever use of tarmac helps avoid muddy wheels. Very clever design. The close placement of a litter bin is also a masterstroke that pushes this from 4 stars up to 5.

  • 4/5 Karl P. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a large public park with play areas, country walks and walled gardens. There are also bowling greens and tennis courts. Overall it is well kept and tidy. Excellent space for kids and dog walking.

  • 4/5 Martin :. 3 years ago on Google
    Lot's of open space, the fields get a bit boggy when wet. The wardens and groundsmen are very friendly and helpful. There are several children's play areas with modern equipment

  • 5/5 samantha R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of play areas for the kids. Great for walking dogs. Nice refreshment hut. Lovely scenery

  • 5/5 Trevlin O. 7 years ago on Google
    I have loved this park since I was young as have my Children and Grandchildren .sadly no butterfly house now but has now got the hive great for younger children .

  • 5/5 Andy Y. 3 years ago on Google
    As car parks go this one is fantastic, it has these spaces that you can fit a car into AND you don't have to pay for parking so bonus points for that. Oh and its next an amazing little park with wide open spaces, kids play ground and a little cafe.

  • 1/5 Garry M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a swamp, the least but of rain and its known locally as Moss Bank reservoir. Recently added drainage has had no effect at all. Its an unkempt disgrace.

  • 4/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    Big and spacious. However and it's no fault of the council but social distancing is not being complied in the park which made it quite uncomfortable and shortened our visit there

  • 5/5 Craigy O. 3 years ago on Google
    There is 2 big car parks on this park, and a smaller 1 near the cafe. Parking for disabled people usualy use this 1.

  • 5/5 Edith C. 3 years ago on Google
    . Excellent for all ages and the cafe is great

  • 5/5 b00mzx 3 years ago on Google
    Plenty of space as usual

  • 5/5 mohammed m. 3 years ago on Google
    Top place for family n kids

  • 5/5 Sian G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great play areas for the kids and handy cafe

  • 4/5 E T. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely family open space

  • 5/5 Simon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Moss Bank Park car park has a height barrier but an alternative car park is nearby or park on the road.

  • 5/5 ItzTekkers 3 years ago on Google
    Got layed 👍

  • 5/5 Michael P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Ilhnk 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 4/5 Rod W. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty. Very good

  • 3/5 Peter H. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately at 10:30 am, the car park at Christie hospital was extremely busy. Luckily after about 10 mins a man returned to his car to leave

  • 3/5 Ehab Al t. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 stu s. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this park. Took our bucket and spades for the sand :)

  • 2/5 paul m. 3 years ago on Google
    Not many spaces!

  • 5/5 Amer Mirza M. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful

  • 4/5 William L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great handicapped parking

  • 4/5 Tom L. 3 years ago on Google
    A good sized car park that serves Moss Bank Park. A great park to visit and particularly good for families. The play area can get uncomfortably busy but there are lots of other things to do - walks, climbing trees etc.

  • 4/5 Miss B. 3 years ago on Google
    I mean as far as car parks go, it's a good one 🤣

  • 1/5 Chaudhry B. 3 years ago on Google
    Moss bank park.First of all the grass is very long, it has not been cut. There is very little walkways and they are very narrow. The council definitely needs to visit this place and clean it

  • 4/5 Ismail B. 3 years ago on Google
    Easy to park and not many people there

  • 5/5 Marty F. 3 years ago on Google
    Always love a walk on Moss Bank Park! I just wish, the Zoo would come back, that used to be a cracking feature when I was younger.

  • 5/5 Vuxxed 3 years ago on Google
    Its a car park

  • 5/5 Sadia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of spaces 👍

  • 3/5 eric o. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a car park!

  • 3/5 Nasser A. 3 years ago on Google
    There is no enough space.

  • 5/5 Joe m. 4 years ago on Google
    Great car park

  • 3/5 mike t. 4 years ago on Google
    Not really visiting the park,. My car was written off at the adjacent traffic lights.

  • 5/5 Paul Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Kiera T. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the BEST car park I've ever been to.

  • 3/5 Alan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Car can park here.

  • 5/5 paul h. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice open park

  • 3/5 Daniel B. 11 months ago on Google
    Shouldn't be called a Zoo, maybe call it an animal experience or a leisure farm or something less deceiving than a Zoo, because a Zoo it certainly isn't. Many animals were unavailable to see and the whole site seemed very Heath Robinson and amateurish. You wouldn't think that they've been established for so long. The pathways and walkways needed attention as were so muddy and boggy and they needed maps out around the site telling you about what they actually have to offer and where. The keeper talks were not very well publicised, in fact I only saw one board on the way in, plus the car park was a gravel pit reminiscent of the Moon's surface. Saving graces were the staff who seemed friendly, the food places looked good and the play areas were superb for kids.


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