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Absolutely recommended. Lovely walk round seeing all the varying animals including polar bears. They have an abundance of wildlife. Lots to do as you walk round from lots of food courts and play areas doted around as you go. Staff friendly and always helpful with informative talks. Food and coffee is good. Toilets doted all around as well. Plenty of parking.

Absolutely superb. Brilliant range of animalsz great attractions and reasonably priced.Huge!!! Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes as you'll be non stop walking. If you want to do the shows you could easily spend the full day there and not manage to do everything.The Hive is also a brilliant addition next to it.Get there when it opens!!!!!!

Great place. We come every other year and this was our best visit yet! We got there for 10am and saw many of the animals coming out of their shelters for breakfast! We had a great time. We took our own picnics and there was plenty of seating available. We only boughr coffees at a stand and they were lovely. The kids really enjoyed themselves too l.

The winter illuminations were fabulous, really good value for money. Good food available from the cafes, restaurants and stalls on the way around. So much to see and the hyenas even put in a night time appearance! We will definitely be back next year.

Great place, lots of animals we haven't seen elsewhere. Lots to see and worth the money. Only downside was it's a bit of a trek from the new car park through the shops to get to the zoo, felt a bit like going to an airport when you have to walk through duty free shops before getting over the bridge to the main event! It feels as though it's the start of a new space that they'll expand over time. But for now, keep going because it is worth the walk and we would go again.

Really great day out for all ages, but especially great for families. I'd recommend going when the weather is dry so that you get to see as many of the animals as possible, but we went on a wet day and it was still enjoyable. I'd recommend bringing snacks/packed lunch as the food here is quite expensive for what you get.

Very nice day out. Clean / tidy.Lots of animals. Nice feeding time slots, you can use the app to find the times and where they are going on and how to get to them, the app is very useful.Easy to get around. Lots of play areas. Plenty of Seating. Lots of places to eat and drink. A couple more little shows like Bug show experiences could be nice, as only 2 a day and both different.Couldn’t fault the day. Will be visiting again. And planning an experience tip to get up close with some animals.

One of the best wildlife parks in the UK by far!Everything is clean and tidy. Lots of staff around, very organised when guiding cars to parking spaces.Lots of options for food, plenty of picnic tables. Toilets are clean and they don't smell! Also plenty of loo roll!Great for children with different sizes of play areas and climbing frames.Walking around we saw everything, we never felt lost or that we had missed any animals, plus... plenty of viewing areas.Animal enclosures are brilliant, so much space for them and well designed.The polar bears are the reason to go for sure!Lots of space for them to expand too (elephants please! 😁)Will definitely be returning!

First time visiting will definitely be back. Kids and ourselves loved it. Initially animals hiding but as we walked around the vast areas we spotted them. Loved the tigers and feeding time.Took picnic therefore can’t comment on food but lots of eating places and great coffee.

It's a beautiful place but if you have kids that love dinosaurs it will probably be better. In my opinion it is too expensive for what it offers. There aren't that many animals and we didn't even see some of them.1. It was quite fast to get in2. The bathrooms weren't too bad for this type of place but it could be majorities. There was a huge queue.3. There are several cafes around which can be nice but it also gives the impression that it's just a huge park full of places selling coffee and ice cream and it happens to have some animals.Note: Of course it is more expensive than usual.. but I didn't find it that much more expensive than expected. (you're gonna pay around £3 for a popsicle)4. The store outside is great. A lot of nice stuff and the price is reasonable.I found it a little disappointing, especially compared to other zoos but it must be great for kids since there are many playgrounds around and the part with dinosaurs is a great plus for the little ones.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is afantasticplace to visit if you’re looking for afun-filledday out with family and friends.The park is home to over 400 animals, including majestic lions, tigers, giraffes, and the largest collection of polar bears in England. The enclosures areexcellentand well-maintained, providing ample space for the animals to roam around. The staff isfriendlyandknowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The park also offers various talks and experiences that are botheducationalandentertaining.Overall, it’s a great place to visit if you’re looking for an exciting day out in nature.

The illuminations were great! I was expecting just a small part of the park to be open but we walked round almost the whole park looking at all the amazing illuminations. It took us around 2 and a half hours to see everything ( we stopped for a hot drink half way round) The illuminations were great, the staff were really helpful and spread out throughout the park so always available if we needed help. We had a really enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend.

This is a really good moderate size zoo. There’s lots to see for the kids without it being too big to walk around. So a great choice especially for the younger animal enthusiast! There have more polar bears than I have seen anywhere else, which are worth the visit alone. Lots of big cats, lions and tigers. Giraffes, rhino, and lots of others. O and dinosaurs, yep dinosaurs!

I’m going to give this wildlife park 5 stars because it has a wide variety of animals to see and learn about. The layout of the park is very nice however it could do with much better signage both at the front of the park and for some of the enclosure’s within, (for example it was tricky to find the camels due to poor signage) also the leaflet maps and the park maps on the boards do not match up, so it can get a bit confusing. It’s never great to see the animals in captivity (they pace around the same paths that they’ve made in their enclosures and are very bored/some are stressed).. there are educational/informative signs about the different species around the park, so you can learn quite a lot about the animals on your visit. It’s a nice enough park and is good for a visit to learn about the different animals.

When you are visiting the park with a school group, the staff was definitely nice and supportive in accommodating us all. We saw polar bears, red panda, lions, lioness, tigers, camels,giraffe, monkeys, gelada(a rare specie) and there was a nice park for kids to play on the swings or build sandcastles.The walk, however, was very long to see all the animals and the weather, freezing while we were doing a tour. I wish there were more Guides, to tell us better about different animals/species or a safari to carry us long distances!!

Great Park. Can almost be described as a waking safari. Have a good range of animals. Amazing to see polar bears! Couldn’t see any leopards when we visited. Tip: Book tickets online in advance as ticket lines can be big. Fair bit of waking so wear comfy shoes. Allow at least 2-3hrs. Food and drink is very expensive inside. Slush drinks are rubbish. Machines didn’t work on the scorching day we visited.

I absolutely adore this place. The layout and space they have means the animals have loads of space, but you also get to see them so clearly. No staring through little glass windows or queuing up to get a great view.The way the snack stations, picnic tables, play areas, and places to buy food are spread out means you can really pace your day however you like.We've been loads and feel you can have an amazing time whatever the weather. Staff are friendly, helpful, and really knowledgeable. We'll be back!

Brilliant for kids. The mini playgrounds dotted around were amazing for keeping my little brother entertained when we were looking at the animals for to long 😂 . I love that every time I visit there is a new animal or place to look at. It is a little bit pricey but that doesn't matter when I have a brilliant day out. I was definitely expecting it to be packed because of the summer holidays but luckily it wasn't. Keep up the brilliant work 👍

This is a great place to come and have a nice day out alone or with family or friends.The park has many animals and even some you can interact with in there designated space and is safe.Children would love this place and there is a lot of educational values.There are plenty of restaurants and gift shops available but it is not cheap.Parking is more than ample.Toilets are available all around the the park:Disabled toilets and disabled access is good but could be made better.All in all this is a fun day out and you will have a great time I am sure.I fully endorse this wildlife park

Visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park was truly an extraordinary experience that I can't recommend enough. The £39 admission fee felt like an incredible value for the amazing day we had. My son had an absolute blast exploring the park's diverse and captivating wildlife. From the moment we stepped through the entrance, we were immersed in a world of natural wonder and beauty.The park's layout was well thought out, and we appreciated how close we could get to the animals in their spacious enclosures. The habitats were beautifully designed to mimic the animals' natural environments, making it an educational and eye-opening experience for both children and adults.We were particularly impressed by the wide variety of species housed at the park. From majestic big cats to playful primates, the array of animals was simply astounding.Overall, Yorkshire Wildlife Park offers an unforgettable day out for families. It's a perfect blend of entertainment, education, and an opportunity to connect with the natural world. We left with a deep sense of gratitude for the experience and memories that will last a lifetime. It's more than just a day at the park; it's a journey into the heart of the wild, and it's worth every penny.My advice is for you travel by car to this place because it might be stressful with public transport .

Probably one of the best wildlife parks in the UK! I love it here. I'm so impressed by the size of the exhibits, the animals are actually happy they're out and about playing. It's so nice to see, especially the polar bears, the animals don't seem stressed at all.I highly recommend this park, it's brilliant!

Absolutely amazing day out... we go often has its that big it's difficult to see it all in 1 day and each visit is always different too! Their events are always high grade and first class entertainment team.

Great place! Very clean well presented, all the enclosures were massive which after visiting other zoos around country is great to see. Staff very friendly no question left unawnsered. Well done will visit again when in the area! It's a 10 from us had a great day... Keep it up! Thank you👍

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the Hex Hotel and the Yorkshire Hive are amazing; I could not recommend them highly enough. My wife and I stayed for one night with our two boys and enjoyed every second of our time, visiting the Uproar soft play, the Evolution restaurant, the Wild Bistro, several of the shops and - of course - the Wildlife Park over one afternoon and a significant chunk of the next day. Every single member of staff we met was beyond helpful, approachable and courteous, and the facilities were excellent. A particular mention should be made about the number of cafes and play areas inside the park itself, meaning there were loads of places to stop and grab a bite or a drink, or to let the boys play. The play areas are varied but all superb, and there's even an indoor soft play (included in the price) that is easily better than the average. Finally, no review of an animal park would be complete without some mention of the animals - and there are tonnes. The park is really well designed around the wildlife and, whilst it is big, it's all on the flat and there is loads to see. Too much to mention here (see photos) but, when you do visit (and you will), make sure you make a point of going to see Rocco - their brand new baby rhino! So cute.

Amazing family day out! Very accessible too! I hired the scooter for the day and it was fab. All paths were great to move around and the toilets were all easy to access too. It is a bit of a trek to the reception area to get your scooter, it would be helpful if we could have had the scooter brought to the car park. The animals are all well looked after and the place was just amazing. Kids and adults all enjoyed it.