Bridlington Animal Park

Description

Bridlington Animal Park is a popular family-run attraction offering some of the best things to do with kids in Bridlington. Set across open Yorkshire countryside on Carnaby Covert Lane, this zoo houses a wide range of exotic and domestic species, including meerkats, lemurs, zebras, and birds of prey. 

Prices start from £9.00 - £12.00 for standard day tickets available both online and at the gate. Families can explore outdoor animal exhibits, watch daily flying displays, and enjoy interactive feeding sessions.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this venue combines hands-on animal experiences with relaxed outdoor walking areas. Children can burn off energy at the on-site play spaces while adults take in the varied collection of rescue animals and conservation talks.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Key Features

  • Interactive Animal Experiences: Hands-on feeding slots and keeper sessions designed to keep children engaged and learning about wildlife.
  • Daily Flying Displays: Open-air bird demonstrations highlighting the natural agility and training of birds of prey.
  • Accessible Infrastructure: Level pathways, accessible entry points, and family-friendly facilities make navigating the park with pushchairs straightforward.
  • All-Weather and Outdoor Exploration: A balanced mix of open paddocks, walkthrough enclosures, and outdoor play areas for an active day out.
  • Educational Conservation Focus: Dedicated animal welfare talks and school programmes aligned with the National Curriculum.

Top 5 Highlights

  • Meerkat Habitat: An active enclosure where playful meerkats forage and stand upright on alert. Visitors enjoy watching them interact closely during feeding windows.
  • Birds of Prey Flying Display: An exciting daily demonstration where majestic owls, hawks, and falcons soar overhead in the open arena.
  • Lemur Walkthrough: A specialized enclosure allowing close-up observations of ring-tailed lemurs during breakfast and afternoon feeding times.
  • Capybara Enclosure: A popular modern habitat where visitors can observe the world's largest rodents splashing and grazing.
  • Adventure Play Area: An energetic outdoor play zone featuring climbing equipment and slides designed to keep younger children entertained.

Facilities

  • Toilets & Baby Changing: Accessible restroom facilities featuring baby changing stations.
  • Buggy Accessibility: Level ground and wide pathways make pushing strollers easy across the main animal zones.
  • Food Options: On-site café and outdoor picnic benches.
  • Gift Shop: Souvenir shop located by the main entrance.

Pro-Tips for Families

  • Check the Daily Timetable: Arrive in time for the 1:00 PM flying display and scheduled animal feeding slots to get the most out of your visit.
  • Bring Animal Feed Bags: Pick up a bag of animal feed at the entrance to interact directly with friendly park residents.
  • Dress for the Outdoors: Because the park is largely open-air, bring weather-appropriate layers and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Arrive Early: Enter around opening time at 10:00 AM to enjoy quieter pathways before afternoon peaks.

Targeted FAQ

  • Ready for a wild day out? Book your tickets online or turn up on the day to guarantee your family an amazing experience filled with animal encounters and outdoor fun!
  • Are dogs allowed inside the park grounds or animal exhibits? No, pet dogs are not permitted anywhere on the park grounds or in the car park to safeguard the welfare and safety of the resident animals and birds.
  • Can visitors bring their own food and picnic baskets into the park? Yes, visitors are welcome to bring their own food, and there are designated outdoor picnic tables and open green spaces available.
  • Do adults need to pay full price if they are only accompanying children? Yes, standard admission applies to all adult visitors regardless of whether they are supervising children or participating fully in the park activities.
  • Is pram and pushchair hire available on-site for younger visitors? The park features flat, accessible pathways, but visitors should bring their own strollers as on-site pushchair rentals are not provided.
  • Are there any age or height restrictions for the outdoor play area? The adventure playground is designed for general family use under parental supervision, though children should wear sensible footwear for climbing equipment.

What to see

Beyond the Main Attraction

  • On-Site Café: A welcoming refreshment hub offering hot meals, snacks, and warm drinks for visitors.
  • Outdoor Picnic Areas: Open green spaces equipped with benches where families can enjoy packed lunches.
  • Gift Shop: Located near the exit, stocked with soft animal toys, pocket-money souvenirs, and adoption packs.
  • Surrounding Coastline: Close proximity to the traditional seaside resort town of Bridlington and its sandy beaches.

What Visitors Love:

  • Friendly, approachable staff who share extensive knowledge during animal experiences and talks.
  • A manageable layout that allows children to see animals up close without getting overly exhausted.
  • Engaging daily flying displays and interactive feeding times that captivate kids of all ages.

What Visitors Don't Like:

  • Limited indoor shelter options during sudden rain showers since the majority of the exhibits are outdoors.
  • Can get busy around peak holiday periods, creating brief queues at the main entrance and café.

Detailed Inventory of Park Attractions & Events

  • Flamingo Lake: A scenic water habitat home to bright pink flamingos.
  • Zebra Paddock: Open-air grazing area featuring striking zebras.
  • Owl Aviary: A collection of nocturnal and diurnal owls housed in tailored enclosures.
  • Skunk & Guinea Pig Enclosures: Small mammal zones featuring regular petting and handling sessions.
  • Otter Enclosure: Active water habitat where playful otters are fed daily by keepers.
  • Camel Paddock: Spacious enclosure housing gentle camels.
  • Raccoon Enclosure: Woodland-style exhibit featuring curious raccoons.
  • Outdoor Adventure Playground: Children's play zone with climbing structures.

New for 2026

  • Expanded Capybara Experiences: New intimate visitor encounter packages allowing guests to meet the park's capybaras up close.
  • Updated Soft Toy Ranges: Newly expanded selections of sustainable and soft animal toys stocked in the gift shop for the 2026 season.
  • Baby Animal Season Arrivals: Fresh spring and summer arrivals across the meerkats, lemurs, and hoof stock enclosures.
  • Enhanced Keeper Schedule: Updated daily talk timetables running from flamingo feeds through to afternoon lemur snacks.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Adult: £12.00
  • Child: £9.00
  • Under 3: Free

Pricing URL: https://bridlingtonanimalpark.co.uk/product/entry-ticket/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

For private group bookings, children's birthday celebrations, or specialized educational tours, inquiries can be made directly via email or phone using the contact channels provided by the venue.

  • Open: 7 days a week
  • Hours: 10:00am–4:00pm
  • Last Entry: 3:00pm

Address: Bridlington Animal Park, Covert Lane, Carnaby, Bridlington YO15 3QF, UK

Post Code: YO15 3QF

Council: East Riding of Yorks

County: East Riding of Yorks

  • By Bus: Their is NO public transport to the animal park, sorry.
  • By Car: Follow the A164 0r A165 towards Bridlington, then follow the brown tourist ‘ANIMAL PARK’ signs to the zoo. From the town centre or promenade, follow the brown tourist ‘ANIMAL PARK’ signs. For your sat nav, our postcode is YO15 3QF.
  • By Train: Trains run to Bridlington Station which is a 5 minute walk from the town centre, from where you can take a taxi to the park.

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