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The Lake District Wildlife Park

Zebra at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
  • Zebra at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
  • Lemurs at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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  • Tapirs at The Lake District Wildlife Park in Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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Type:Wildlife Park

Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

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At the Lake District Wildlife Park there's wide open parkland with stunning views and chance to meet over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra, Mandrills and Meerkats to endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats.

There are fantastic Bird of Prey Flying displays, excellent Keeper Talks and Reptile Encounters plus play areas (indoors and out). There are plenty of places for a picnic and a refurbished café serving delicious home-made food all day.

Why not experience the wild? There are also hour long animal experiences - chance to get up close and personal, including Meet the Meerkats, Lemur Encounters, Hawk Walks and a chance to be a Keeper meeting Tapirs, Meerkats and Lemurs. Pre-booking essential.


Cafe

You can enjoy a delicious homemade lunch or slice of cake in our cafe.


Lemur Encounter

Take a trip to Madagascar! Our Keepers will tell you about their habitat, the various species and the conservation work while you chop fruit and prepare enrichment toys before visiting our troop in their enclosure.


Meet the Meerkats

Your chance to meet the ‘mob’ who are very inquisitive and spritely.


Take a Hawk for a Walk

Begin with an owl as we guide you through the basics of flying Birds of Prey...


Keeper Experience

Meet the Tapirs, Meerkats and Lemurs!

Outdoor play area and new covered outdoor picnic area. Heated indoor play area. Café serves meals throughout the day. New reptile house.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Open every day 10:00-17:30 (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Last entry is an hour before closing. During the winter the park closes at 16:30.

Guide Prices

Adult £11.95 – Concession £10.95
Child £9.95 – U3 FREE
Family ticket £42 (2 adults + 2 children)

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Toilet
  • Changing Places
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Level Access

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Access Information

Entrance

Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

Children's menu
Good contrast between the floor and walls
High chairs for children
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is gravel

General

Audible alarm system
Clear signage
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Service dogs are NOT allowed:

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Take A66 to Keswick roundabout. A591 towards Carlisle the brown/white tourist signs. Public transport on the Osprey bus and signposted off A66 west of Bassenthwaite lake A595.

Public Transport Directions

Accessible by Public Transport: Penrith station is 20 miles away.

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