Curraghs Wildlife Park

Description

Curraghs Wildlife Park is located on the Isle of Man and offers an exciting day out surrounded by nature and animals. It’s a family-friendly park known for its wide variety of animals and fun play areas for kids. The park is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, with last admissions at 4:00 pm.

Visitors can see animals such as meerkats, penguins, red pandas, primates, large cats, and birds of prey. Attractions include a giant jumping pillow, the Enchanted Wood play zone, a miniature steam railway, and animal experiences like feeding lemurs or penguins. Peaceful trails and boardwalks wind through wetlands, with a chance to spot wild wallabies.

Day tickets cost £13.00 for adults (16+), £9.50 for children (2-15), and £10.50 for concessions. Children under 2 enter for free.

The park offers a mix of animal interactions, outdoor adventure, and indoor soft play, making it perfect for all ages. The Mangrove Café, gift shop, and picnic spots make your visit convenient and comfortable. Curraghs Wildlife Park is an unforgettable destination for families looking for fun, education, and a bit of wild adventure.

 

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Animal: Come and see all our animals at The Curragh's Wildlife Park. You can expect to see large cats, birds of prey, primates and family favourites such as Meerkats, Penguins and Red Pandas.
  • Jumping Pillow: There are few things more likely to bring out your inner child than a giant bouncy cushion. Our iconic jumping pillow is safe fun for all the family. Pure joy for the kids – and the young-at-heart. 
  • Enchanted Wood: Your little animals will love our Enchanted Wood. This immersive play area has treehouse dens, walkways and a spiral tube slide. Let them run wild!
  • Miniature Railway: The Manx Steam and Model Engineering Club run the hugely popular Orchid Line – a miniature steam railway following a half-mile circuit around the Park.
  • Adventure Playground: Who doesn't love an adventure playground? And this one's a classic – with a zip-line, climbing frames, swings and slides. If you fancy something different, for a pound you can try your hand at our mini diggers. 
  • Play Barn: Our play barn is great for younger children. It has an indoor soft play area, picnic benches and a viewing window through which you can watch the meerkats enjoy their rough and tumble. 
  • Trails & Boardwalks: Enjoy a peaceful walk through our protected wetlands. Interpretation boards tell the story of the Ballaugh Curragh. You may even spot some of the Island's infamous wild wallabies! 
  • Animal Experiences: You'll get exclusive, behind the scenes access to the animals at our Park. A Wildlife Park experience can involve anything from throwing fish for the penguins, feeding our cheeky lemurs or sitting down as meerkats feed around you.

Facilities

  • Food & Drinks: The Mangrove Café serves fresh food in a bright, clean and friendly environment. Choose from an extensive menu of hot meals – including gluten free and veggie/vegan options.
  • Parking: Free parking available.
  • Picnic areas: Picnic benches available.
  • Gift shop: Small in size, but big in heart, The Niche gift shop has a fantastic range of quality gifts and toys to suit all ages and pockets.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Day ticket

  • Adult (16+): £13.00
  • Child (2-15): £9.50
  • Concession (over 65; disabled; student): £10.50
  • Under 2's: free

Pricing URL: https://curraghswildlifepark.digitickets.co.uk/category/44439

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Treat your little party animal to a birthday party at Curraghs Wildlife Park: an experience to remember! Let them loose on our bouncy pillow; take them on a safari to spot capybaras and squirrel monkeys; enjoy a birthday tea at The Mangrove cafe with its fabulous views of our flamingos and spider monkeys.

Please contact the Park to book your party - phone 897323 or email carolyn.gillis@gov.im 

  • Children 2 years and over: £12.95 each 
  • Children under 2 years: £7.95 each (only if they will require a kids meal otherwise they are FREE)
  • Annual member child: £7.95 each

Price includes Park entry and a birthday tea for every child. Please note adults are not included in the birthday tea but can purchase food and drinks in the cafe separately.

Currently open 7 days a week 9.30am - 5pm, last admissions 4pm

Address: Kirk Michael, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA, null

Post Code: IM7 5EA

Council: Ballaugh

County: Isle of Man

  • By Bus: Number 5, 6, 6A and 6C will get you here from Peel or Ramsey.
  • By Car: The Park is well signposted on all the main roads, so simply follow the Wildlife Park signs. Parking is free. 

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