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.
13. Go and wish red ruffed lemur Shelly happy birthday during your visit to Blackpool Zoo. She has become one of the oldest of her kind on the planet after turning 30 this week
Go and wish red ruffed lemur Shelly happy birthday during your visit to Blackpool Zoo. She has become one of the oldest of her kind on the planet after turning 30 this week | Blackpool Zoo
14. Ring tailed lemur
A walk through Lemur Wood is a must. These curious ring tailed lemurs will cross you path and pose for a photo. | Local Library
15. California sea lion
The amazing sea lion habitat is a must when visiting Blackpool Zoo. Watch them play and glide through the water and interact with their keepers | Local Library
16. Blackpool Zoo celebrates landmark year with new arrivals, numerous awards and record-breaking visitor numbers
Everyone loves a tiger! You can't visit Blackpool Zoo without dropping by the big cat habitat | Blackpool Zoo
17. Baby penguins at Blackpool Zoo
I just love the penguin waddle. You can see how these baby penguins have been getting on at Blackpool Zoo | Blackpool Zoo
18. A stroll through Wallaby Walkabout is another must at Blackpool Zoo.
A stroll through Wallaby Walkabout is another must at Blackpool Zoo. | Local Library