Zoos & aquariums · North West England
South Lakes Safari Zoo
In or near Swarthmoor.
South Lakes Safari Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Lakes Safari Zoo, the nearest railway station is Dalton, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA12 0LU. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
South Lakes Safari Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1994. It covers approximately 51 km². Address: LA12 0LU. Coordinates: 54.1666°, -3.1686°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
South Lakes Safari Zoo (formerly South Lakes Wild Animal Park) was a 51-acre (21 ha) zoo established in 1994 by David Gill, and located in Cumbria, England. Its name refers to its proximity to the Lake District, though it lies entirely within the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness on the outskirts of Dalton. After an initial rapid growth, the zoo became one of Cumbria's most successful tourist attractions. However, under Gill's ownership the zoo had a number of controversies, emerging both from his personal life and his management of the zoo. Significant concerns over animal welfare and the death of an employee eventually led to Gill losing his license to operate the zoo in 2017. The zoo closed permanently in December 2024 with animals expected to be re-homed in the new year.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1666, -3.1686
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dalton Town with Newton
- Postcode
- LA12 0LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Established
- 1994
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.southlakessafarizoo.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7567782 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Lakes Safari Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Lakes Safari Zoo?
- South Lakes Safari Zoo is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0LU), in the parish of Dalton Town with Newton.
- What is South Lakes Safari Zoo?
- South Lakes Safari Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Lakes Safari Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0LU.
- When was South Lakes Safari Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1994.
- Is South Lakes Safari Zoo a protected site?
- Yes — South Lakes Safari Zoo is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to South Lakes Safari Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0LU.