Buy Tickets and Animal Experiences Online

Surprise your loved one with an Animal Encounter, Animal Adoption or Annual Pass. We’ve something for everybody so be sure to browse our offers on our webstore.

Please note: whilst restrictions are being relaxed around the Globe, our priority is to keep our animals safe and healthy, and as such we will continue to request ALL visitors wear a face mask for all our encounters and hand feedings for the forseeable. This applies to visitors of all ages and those medically exempt. If you are unable to wear a face mask we ask you choose to visit at a later date once we can confidently relax this requirement.

To ensure you get the most out of your Safari Zoo experience, please review purchase Terms & Conditions and COVID-19 measures in place at the Zoo.

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Adopt an animal

LOVE THE GIRAFFES, SCARED OF THE EMUS?

Why not adopt your favourite animal today? Chose any animal in the park and whilst we can’t let you take them home, you’ll get lots of great things throughout the year to remind you of your friendship.

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Our Safari Zoo Animals

South Lakes Safari Zoo is home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered animals in unique natural environments which enable you to get as close as physically possible to experience the amazing creatures with which we share our planet. Wander amongst kangaroos, wallabies, and emus. Be amazed as free-flying macaws soar overhead. Participate in animal feeding experiences or be a zookeeper for a day.

Animal Encounters

Zookeeper For a Day & Feeding Experiences

Hand feed Giraffes, Kangaroos, Lemurs and Penguins. Have a close-up encounter with your favourite animal or even be a Zookeeper for a day! If you’re brave enough you can hand feed our big cats. Daily and weekly summer camp experiences for 7 to 13 year olds and junior keeper experiences give kids a chance to become Little Keepers to some of the world’s rarest and wildest animals. Our experiences and animal adoption packs make great gifts for animal lovers of all ages.

Group & Schools - Animal Wildlife Park Visits

Bring your herd to see ours this year with fantastic discounts in place for pre-booked groups.

  • Discounted admission for groups of 15 or more paying visitors booked in advance
  • Pre-purchase meal vouchers for your group and get 10% off meals in the Maki Café!
  • Free all day coach parking on site and free admission for coach drivers
  • Booking pack containing health and safety information to help you complete your risk assessment, talk and feeding times and a copy of the current park map will be emailed to you on booking
  • Avoid the queues at peak times with speedy check in

See our Group Bookings page or for information on School visits check out the Schools page or contact us on 01229 466 086 for more information on bookings for schools and groups.

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Plan your visit to the zoo

Opening times, prices, travel guides and other useful info to help you plan your visit