 Plan your day - Spring 2008
We recommend at least 3 hours for your visit.
Click here to view our Zoo guide/map which can help you plan your day at the Zoo.
Visitor Information (programme starts 1st July 2008)
| Animal Talks |
| Be an Explorer on DR DUDLEY’S Adventures |
| 10 – 10.45am |
Animal Meet ‘n’ Greet - at the Main Entrance |
| 11.15am |
Bear Tales - at the Bears |
| 11.15am |
Creature Feature - in the Discovery Centre |
| 11.30am |
Tiger Tales - at the Tigers |
| 11.45am |
African Adventure - at the Giraffe Paddock |
| 12.15pm |
Birds of Prey Display - in the Castle Courtyard |
| 1.15pm |
Creature Feature - in the Discovery Centre |
| 1.45pm |
Baron Dudley ’s Horrible History Show - in the Undercroft in the Castle Courtyard |
| 2.15pm |
Creature Feature - in the Discovery Centre |
| 2.45pm |
Sealion Feeding Time - at the Sealions |
| 3.05pm |
Penguin Feeding Time - at the Penguins |
| 3.15pm |
Baron Dudley ’s Horrible History Show - in the Undercroft in the Castle Courtyard |
| 3.30pm |
Creature Feature - in the Discovery Centre |
| 3.45pm |
Birds of Prey Display - in the Castle Courtyard |
| 4.15 – 5.15pm |
Ghost Tour - in the Castle |
 Free Land Train
10am-5pm every day
Runs from the main entrance to Elephant Statue.
(last run weekdays 5pm, weekends & school holidays 5.30pm from
the Queen Mary to main entrance).
Discovery Centre
Open 10.30am-5.00pm
Come along to learn about the World about us and get close to some ‘live’ giant minibeasts and cuddly creatures!
Face Painting & Tattoo Studio
Open 11am-4.30pm
Located opposite the Main Entrance.
Face Painting located on
the Queen Mary Lawn Open 12 - 3pm
Fair Rides
Open 11am-5:30pm.
 Castle Visitor Centre
Open 11am-3pm.
Step back in time to find out about the history of the Castle.
Queen Mary Restaurant
10am - 5.30pm (hot food served until 4.30pm)
Serving a selection of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, children’s lunch boxes and hot meals.
Grey Lady Tavern
Open 11am-3pm
Serving beers, wines, and bar snacks.
Aviary Ice Cream Kiosk
Open 11am-3pm
Take a break with a drink or ice cream while the kids have their faces painted.
Safari Gift Shop
Open 10am - 5pm, weekends and school holidays 10am -6pm.
Cuddly creatures, pocket money toys and lots more!
Toilets
Located at the Information Centre (main entrance), Grey Lady Tearoom,
Queen Mary Suite and Monkey Tails.
Baby changing facilities are available in all toilets.
The Zoo Grounds
The zoo grounds will close at 6pm, please make your way out through the turnstile exit gate at the main entrance.
Visitor’s Code
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please do not go beyond the barriers, climb or stand on any walls or enclosures.
Remember you are looking into an animals home so please do not bang on the glass.
Please do not feed the animals and help us to keep our animals healthy.
Please ensure you wash your hands after any form of contact with any animal.
Any photographic images taken on the grounds can only be used for personal use and not used for promotional or commercial activities without prior permission.
‘Monkey Tails’
Enjoy a close up walkthrough encounter with monkeys as they roam freely in the trees and branches of their tropical home. (read more)
All activities and times are subject to alteration or cancellation, please listen for public announcements. We reserve the right to close parts of the zoo and castle as necessary. |
