Talks Programme
We have also put QR codes at various animal enclosures so you can watch the talks virtually!
| WEEKDAYS | |
| Bird of Prey Display (in the Castle Courtyard, weather permitting) | 12 pm |
| Tiger Talk (at the Tiger Enclosure) | 12.15 pm |
| Giraffe Talk (at the Giraffe Platform) | 12.30 pm |
| Sea Lion Talk (at the Sea Lion Enclosure) | 2.15 pm |
| History & Ghost Talk (in the Castle Courtyard) | 2.30 pm |
| WEEKENDS | |
| Tiger Talk (at the Tiger Enclosure) | 11.15 am |
| Bird of Prey Display (in the Castle Courtyard, weather permitting) | 12 pm |
| Capuchin Talk (at the Capuchin Enclosure) | 12 pm |
| Otter Talk (at the Otter Enclosure) | 12.15 pm |
| Giraffe Talk (at the Giraffe Enclosure) | 1 pm |
| Tapir / Giant Anteater Talk (at the Tapir Enclosure) | 1.15 pm |
| History & Ghost Talk (in the Castle Courtyard) | 2 pm |
| Sea Lion Talk (at the Sea Lion Enclosure) | 2.15 pm |
(Please remember to pick up a Map on arrival)
Please note that in the event of fine weather opening hours may be extended by one hour at weekends. Please call 01384 215313 for further information.
Safari Gift Shop
10.00am – 5.00pm
Queen Mary Restaurant
10.00am – 4.30pm (Hot food served until 3.30pm)
Castle Creatures
10.00am – 5.00pm
Lemur Wood
11.00am – 5.00pm
Lorikeet Lookout
11.00am – 5.00pm (last nectar pots given out one hour prior to closing)
Farm Barn & Contact Paddock
12.00pm – 12.45pm and 2.15pm – 4.30pm
Land Train
From 10.00am – 4.30pm (last run 4.30pm from the Elephant Statue to main entrance)
Chair Lift – not currently operating.
From 10.30 am – 4.30 pm daily. Children must be aged 7 yrs + and have a height of 1.2m to travel on the chair lift.
For safety reasons this vintage chair lift has a maximum weight restriction of 19 stone / 120 kilos per chair. Please speak to the operator with any queries.
Face Painting
Not currently available.
Fun Fair
Open Weekends & School Holidays (weather permitting)
First Aid Stations are located at the Queen Mary Restaurant, Discovery Centre and Safari Gift Shop.
Seasonal activities may be extended during busy periods. Closing time may also be extended. Please check with the Safari Gift Shop.
GROUNDS CLOSE AT 5.30 pm
