Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Porfell Wildlife Park
In or near St Keyne.
Porfell Wildlife Park in England South West, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel · 6.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Porfell Wildlife Park is a zoo or wildlife park in England South West, United Kingdom, established in 1989. UK zoos range from London Zoo (the world's oldest scientific zoo) to small open-farm collections and rare-breed sanctuaries.
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Official information
Porfell Wildlife Park is a family-run sanctuary in South East Cornwall that provides a home for neglected, injured, or abandoned animals. Visitors can explore various habitats and engage with animal ambassadors, fostering a connection with nature and supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porfell Wildlife Park is a zoo located in South-West England, established in 1989. It features a variety of animal species and focuses on conservation and education.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4053, -4.5724
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanreath
- Postcode
- PL14 4RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1989
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel — 6.6 km
- Opening
- Open Saturday 28th March 2026 to Sunday 1st November 2026; closed Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 June 2026 all day
- Official site
- www.porfell.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q117822338 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porfell Wildlife Park?
- Porfell Wildlife Park is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL14 4RE), in the parish of Lanreath.
- What is Porfell Wildlife Park?
- Porfell Wildlife Park in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porfell Wildlife Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL14 4RE.
- When was Porfell Wildlife Park built?
- Built or established in 1989.
- Is Porfell Wildlife Park a protected site?
- Yes — Porfell Wildlife Park is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Porfell Wildlife Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL14 4RE.