Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo, Burton Road, Little Orton, Atherstone CV9 3PX, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Twycross Zoo is a popular wildlife park in the UK, perfect for all ages and packed with fun, education, and adventure. Known for its conservation work and immersive experiences, the zoo offers a blend of animal encounters and exciting play areas. It’s open daily and promises something for everyone, from toddlers to adults.

Families can explore the Nature Reserve, enjoy close encounters with endangered reptiles and spiders, and visit The Gruffalo Discovery Land. Kids can cool off in the Wet ‘n’ Wild splash zone or play in the multi-tiered Soft Play Jungle. Seasonal events like Lanterns of the Wild bring the zoo to life after dark.

Annual ticket prices start from £26.95 for adults and £19.75 for children (3–17), with free entry for infants under 2 and a 12-month visit period included.

With picnic spots, cafés, baby changing areas, and exciting soft play party options, Twycross Zoo is ideal for a full family day out. It’s an engaging place where wildlife meets imagination, offering memorable moments, conservation awareness, and loads of fun .

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • The Nature Reserve: Welcome to the Nature Reserve at Twycross Zoo. The trail will take you on a journey through an important native wetlands habitat. An inland water ecosystem, the wetlands are one of the most valuable natural resources on the planet. Immobilising carbon and nutrients they are extremely important for water purification and act as a natural storage facility for rain water – producing large amounts of plant biomass as a result.
  • Close Encounters:  An immersive indoor habitat where you'll get the chance to come eye-to-eye with OVER 10 amazing species from around the globe. Step inside and discover some of the world's most endangered reptile and spider species, whilst contributing to their survival.
  • The Gruffalo Discovery Land: Journey into the deep, dark wood meeting interactive characters from the much loved The Gruffalo story. Help mouse with exclusive Gruffalo Ranger Training cards and meet real-life animals along the way!
  • WET 'N' WILD: Wet 'n' Wild is a great play area for young children to cool off and have fun during the Summer! Located near Penguins, Wet and Wild offers the chance for children to don their flippers and splash around.
  • Lanterns of the Wild: This Winter, Lanterns of the Wild transforms Twycross Zoo after dark. Step into glowing animal worlds, explore vibrant habitats, and spark your family’s sense of wonder on a night-time trail like no other.
  • Soft Play Jungle: The multi-tiered soft play jungle provides a fun, safe and stimulating play environment for children of all ages! With designated areas for babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-5 years) and juniors (5-12 years), your monkeys can have a wild adventure wherever they are in our newly refurbished soft play centre.

Facilities

  • Food & Drinks:  Whether you need a pit-stop coffee break, or delicious pizza next to our snow leopards - They've got plenty of options to pick from!
  • Parking: Car parking will be a flat rate of £3 per vehicle. 
  • Picnic areas: Picnics are welcome! If you wish to bring your own food, they have several open grassy areas and benches for picnics. You can also use these spaces to eat any food bought at Twycross Zoo.
  • Changing facilities: Changing facilities are available.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Adult Annual Ticket (18+ Years): From £26.95
  • Child Annual Ticket (3-17 Years): From £19.75
  • Infant (2 and Under): £0.00

(+ inc. visit for FREE for 12 months) 

Pricing URL: https://booking.twycrosszoo.org/book/zoo-tickets-memberships/annual-ticket/151

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Soft play parties are available all year round. Email at bookings@twycrosszoo.org for more information.
  • Book now from £180 for 10 children and from £18.00 for any extra children, up to a maximum party size of 25.
  • Add amazing extras to your party including party bags, zoo tickets, Twycross Zoo mascot visits and more!

Twycross Zoo is open daily from 9:30am - 5pm, except for Christmas Day.

Address: Twycross Zoo, Burton Road, Little Orton, Atherstone CV9 3PX, UK

Post Code: CV9 3PX

Council: Hinckley and Boswort

County: Leicestershire

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