It has been a tremendous few years for our very own Blackpool Zoo.
With many new births, investment, awards and new habitats at the East Park Drive attraction, if you haven’t been for a while then consider this a sign.
As well as the interactive Dinosaur Safari, you can take a walk in the emersive Lemur Wood and Wallaby Walkabout before getting up close and personal with big cats, majestic giraffes, camels, exotic birds, Iberian wolves, red pandas, zebras, reindeerss, sea lions, penguins, gorillas and much more.
You can also watch as keepers demonstate feeding and play times with your favourite animals at key slots throughout the day.
Then there is the new £500,000 Kidepo Trail that enables visitors to walk the full length of Giraffe Heights at eye level.
But after all that you musn’t forget the new arrivals - Zaiya the beautiful baby elephant and Rufus the cheeky baby orangutan. You could lose yourself for hours as you watch them explore the world around them.
Doors open at 10am and close at 5.45pm so you can stay for the full day.
Blackpool and Fylde coast residents living in postcode areas FY1 - FY5 can take advantage of a 20% residents' discount available on full priced adult, concession and child tickets.
The zoo also accepts Tesco Clubcard vouchers.
Adult tickets start from £21.99 when booked online and child tickets £17.99 online. Annual passes and family tickets are also available.
For more information or to book visit Blackpool Zoo website here.
1. Meet baby elephant Zaiya as she gets used to the world around her. Project Elephant Base Camp at Blackpool Zoo is a great experience. Watch these animal giants play outside and they follow inside as interact with keepers at lunch time
Meet baby elephant Zaiya as she gets used to the world around her. Project Elephant Base Camp at Blackpool Zoo is a great experience. Watch these animal giants play outside and they follow inside as interact with keepers at lunch time | Blackpool Zoo Photo: Alison Allen
2. Baby orangutan Rufus: Little Rufus never fails to melt the hearts of visitors at Blackpool Zoo. The infant is getting more independent and curious and loves to watch people watching him. You can see him play and swing and get cuddles from his mum
Baby orangutan Rufus: Little Rufus never fails to melt the hearts of visitors at Blackpool Zoo. The infant is getting more independent and curious and loves to watch people watching him. You can see him play and swing and get cuddles from his mum | Iconic Media Photo: Iconic Media
3. Blackpool Zoo has officially opened its new £500,000 Kidepo Trail development at Giraffe Heights as part of its ongoing investment in immersive and conservation-led habitats.
Check out Blackpool Zoo's new for this season £500,000 Kidepo Trail development at Giraffe Heights as part of its ongoing investment in immersive and conservation-led habitats. Walk the length of the trail and see majestic creatures at eye-level | Iconic Media
4. Giant anteater pup born
Meet the new giant anteater pup born at the Zoo. Watch as it clings to it's mum's back | Blackpool Zoo
5. Red Pandas
Get a glimpse of the shy but beautiful red pandas in the heart of the zoo. But make sure you're patient - they are definitely worth the wait | Local Library
6. Peekaboo! Otter Ash returned on Monday to Blackpool Zoo alongside her pups – Pebble, Coral and River!
Play peekaboo with the Otter Ash and her pups – Pebble, Coral and River! The otters are playful and such fun to watch | Blackpool Zoo