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The Lake District Wildlife Park

The Lake District Wildlife Park

Type:Wildlife Park

Coalbeck Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

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Covid-19 Restrictions

We advise that you visit the website of this business before travelling for up to date information on what restrictions are in operation at this venue. Please note that most venues, activity and attractions need to be pre-booked and some will have timed-ticketing. Please observe social distancing and stay safe at all times.

 

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.

Opening Times

* 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 £9.50 - Concession £8.50
Child £7.50 - Child U3 Free
Family Ticket (2+2) £32

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

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

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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

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