Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Doncaster, South Yorkshire · ★ 4.5 · 32,435 visitor reviews
Doncaster, DN9 3QY
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Up for an immersive animal adventure? Take a walk on the wild side at the heart of Yorkshire with a visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, home to a world of amazing animals, including the largest collection of Polar Bears in the UK! So, drop by the UK's number 1 walk-through experience for a totally paw-some day out!
Wildlife Park This wonderful animal park will take you and your little animal lovers all over the world, from Into Africa and Land of the Tiger to Wallaby Walkabout and Lemur Woods. Along the way, you’ll also get to see black rhinos, leopards, giraffes, and much more - Make sure to join the ranger talks at the park to learn more about your favourite animals too! You’re sure to have a truly wild adventure at this outdoor animal adventure.
Pangea - Discovery of Dinosaurs Make your way to Pangea - Discovery of Dinosaurs, an incredible, immersive walk-through dinosaur experience with over 30 life-sized moving dinosaurs!! explore FIVE unique prehistoric lands and come face to face with some of the largest species ever to walk the earth. Are you brave enough?
Play Areas With both indoor and outdoor play areas for your kids to explore, your little adventurers will be able to burn off some energy! Whether they tackle the Jungle Lookout or Monkey Playhouse, they'll have a day of family fun here. Food & Drink If you need to replenish your energy and settle your growling stomachs, you'll be able to munch here!
From gourmet burgers at Monkey Playhouse, to light lunches and refreshments at Masai Coffee House, plus light bites and street-food inspired dishes at Safari Cafe and Caramba Café - there's lots on the food menu at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Or you can even choose to dine with prehistoric creatures and mythical beasts at the Evolution Experience Restaurant in the Yorkshire Hive! The family are sure to have an amazing time at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, whether you visit the lion pride or the largest man-made saltwater sea-lion reserve in the world, it's a family favourite wildlife park for a reason!
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
Facilities
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Common questions
How much does Yorkshire Wildlife Park cost?
Tickets are £24.99 for adults and £20.99 for children. Given the size of the park and the quality of the animal enclosures, many families find it offers brilliant value for a full day out.
What time does Yorkshire Wildlife Park open?
The park opens daily at 9:45am and closes at 4pm. Arriving at opening time gives you the best chance to see the animals at their most active, especially the polar bears.
Can we bring our dog to Yorkshire Wildlife Park?
Unfortunately dogs aren't permitted at the wildlife park, except for registered assistance dogs. This policy helps ensure the resident animals remain calm and undisturbed.
Is Yorkshire Wildlife Park pushchair-friendly?
Yes, the park is completely pushchair-friendly with accessible paths throughout. There's accessible parking, baby changing facilities, and cafes dotted around, making it very manageable for families with young children.
What's the highlight of Yorkshire Wildlife Park?
The polar bears are definitely the star attraction, housed in one of the UK's best polar exhibits. Children also love the walk-through enclosures where you can get close to lemurs and wallabies, plus the Pangea dinosaur experience adds extra excitement.
What families say
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