Zoos & aquariums · North West England
Knowsley Safari Park
In or near Knowsley.
Knowsley Safari Park — zoo in Merseyside, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knowsley Safari Park Train Station · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Knowsley Safari Park, the nearest railway station is Knowsley Safari Park Train Station, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is L34 4AN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Knowsley Safari Park is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1971. It covers approximately 550 km². Address: L34 4AN. Wikidata describes it as: "zoo in Merseyside, England". Coordinates: 53.4420°, -2.8120°.
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Official information
Knowsley Safari Park offers visitors a chance to explore a variety of wildlife through a drive safari and a foot safari. Guests can enjoy animal encounters and educational experiences while observing different species in a naturalistic setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Knowsley Safari is a safari park and tourist attraction in Prescot, Merseyside, England. It is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). It contributes to conservation and research through links with conservation projects and its links with universities in nearby Liverpool, as well as Chester and Manchester. The Channel 4 series Secret Life of the Safari Park was filmed here.
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Background
History
The Safari Park was opened in July 1971 in the parklands of Knowsley Hall using the expertise of general manager Laurence Tennant MBE, formerly the Chief Game Warden of Parks in Uganda and Botswana. Initially the road through the park was 3.5 mi, with visitors driving past lions, cheetahs, monkeys, giraffes, zebras, elephants and various antelopes. Due to the popularity of this route, an additional 1.5 mi of road was added in 1973, and camels, buffaloes, white rhinos, and tigers were added to the park. Over the years, a few modifications have been made. For instance, tigers are now displayed in enclosures within the reserve, and a bypass around the baboons was built for visitors who are…
Description
This exhibit focuses on animals who thrive in habitats around the Earth's Equator. The exhibit also houses the 'Equatorial Express', a small train which visitors can ride to gain a unique viewpoint of the animals. 4 animal species are housed in this exhibit, the South American tapir, Sitatunga, Rhea and the Capybara.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4420, -2.8120
- District
- Knowsley
- Parish
- Knowsley
- Postcode
- L34 4AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Knowsley
- Established
- 1971
- Nearest railway station
- Knowsley Safari Park Train Station — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6423488 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Knowsley Safari Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowsley Safari Park?
- Knowsley Safari Park is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L34 4AN), in the parish of Knowsley.
- What is Knowsley Safari Park?
- Knowsley Safari Park — zoo in Merseyside, England.
- How do I get to Knowsley Safari Park?
- The nearest railway station is Knowsley Safari Park Train Station, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode L34 4AN.
- When was Knowsley Safari Park built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- How do I get to Knowsley Safari Park?
- The nearest railway station is Knowsley Safari Park Train Station, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L34 4AN.