Blackpool Zoo is a 32-acre (13 ha) zoo, owned by Parques Reunidos and located in the sea-side resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Close encounters with animals, excellent facilities for our less able visitors and happy, friendly staff who want to make your visit fun!

Note under 3s free entry. The first zoo director is … History.

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21/02/2020 . We had been working towards opening in early July, but are now doubling efforts in order to open at an earlier date, which we hope to announce soon. The zoo stands out in the resort, too, as being an attraction the whole family can visit together. Blackpool Zoo is currently closed but we look forward to welcoming you back soon. It provides a home to over 1,350 animals from all over the world. March Madness is back! News. Keepers at the zoo have been busy looking after more than 1000 animals since the attraction temporarily closed in March. Last Reviewed - 10th June 2020.

What sets Blackpool Zoo apart from other zoos? Cafe on-site serving news-story.jpg. 13/03/2020 .

The first zoo director is Mr Cyril Grace, manager of Dudley Zoo. Coronavirus COVID-19: Information for Visitors.

Zoo - excellent many animals, children areas, parks, eating areas etc. Following Boris Johnson’s announcement that zoos and safari parks can reopen from Monday 15th June, we are preparing to welcome visitors back through our doors in the near future. From feeding to cleaning and health checks to enrichment, the teams have continued to give the best possible care to their furry, feathered and scaly friends. The zoo opened in 1972 on a site which had previously been the Stanley Park Aerodrome. Parking - large Carl park available (pay and display). We also have the only gorillas in the north-west and one of the best sea lion displays in the UK. Following Boris Johnson’s announcement that zoos and safari parks can reopen from Monday 15th June, we are preparing to welcome visitors back through our doors in the near future. Blackpool Zoo is currently closed but we look forward to welcoming you back soon. The zoo is currently closed but we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Home. Keepers at the zoo have been busy looking after more than 1000 animals since the attraction temporarily closed in March. We used tescos clubcard vouchers to pay. He opens the zoo riding on an elephant accompanied by the Mayor who rides in a Rolls Royce. From feeding to cleaning and health checks to enrichment, the teams have continued to give the best possible care to their furry, feathered and scaly friends. Half Price Entry. We visited Blackpool zoo as a family (2 adults and a toddler). Following Boris Johnson’s announcement that zoos and safari parks can reopen from Monday 15th June, we are preparing to welcome visitors back through our doors in the near future.