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The Lake District Wildlife Park
About
At the Lake District Wildlife Park there's wide open parkland with stunning views and chance to meet over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra, Mandrills and Meerkats to endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats.
There are fantastic Bird of Prey Flying displays, excellent Keeper Talks and Reptile Encounters plus play areas (indoors and out). There are plenty of places for a picnic and a refurbished café serving delicious home-made food all day.
Why not experience the wild? There are also hour long animal experiences - chance to get up close and personal, including Meet the Meerkats, Lemur Encounters, Hawk Walks and a chance to be a Keeper meeting Tapirs, Meerkats and Lemurs. Pre-booking essential.
Cafe
You can enjoy a delicious homemade lunch or slice of cake in our cafe.
Lemur Encounter
Take a trip to Madagascar! Our Keepers will tell you about their habitat, the various species and the conservation work while you chop fruit and prepare enrichment toys before visiting our troop in their enclosure.
Meet the Meerkats
Your chance to meet the ‘mob’ who are very inquisitive and spritely.
Take a Hawk for a Walk
Begin with an owl as we guide you through the basics of flying Birds of Prey...
Keeper Experience
Meet the Tapirs, Meerkats and Lemurs!
Outdoor play area and new covered outdoor picnic area. Heated indoor play area. Café serves meals throughout the day. New reptile house.
Book Tickets
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Open every day 10:00-17:30 (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Last entry is an hour before closing. During the winter the park closes at 16:30.
Guide Prices
Adult £11.95 – Concession £10.95
Child £9.95 – U3 FREE
Family ticket £42 (2 adults + 2 children)
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Toilet
- Changing Places
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Level Access
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Take A66 to Keswick roundabout. A591 towards Carlisle the brown/white tourist signs. Public transport on the Osprey bus and signposted off A66 west of Bassenthwaite lake A595.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Penrith station is 20 miles away.
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