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Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo
Zoo, next open Mon 1 Jan - Mon 24 Dec 2018, £19.45
VAQAS Participants Stay Play Explore
0844 474 1777
info@twycrosszoo.org
www.twycrosszoo.orgAddress
Burton Road,
Atherstone,
Warwickshire,
CV9 3PX
Details
Open 364 days a year, Twycross Zoo is fun day out for all the family set amongst the beautiful countryside on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border.
Explore the animal kingdom any time of the year with indoor and outdoor enclosures, interactive experiences and fun, exciting encounters. With over 500 animals, from over 150 different species, including some of the most endangered on the planet, bring the whole family to meet the Amur and Snow leopards, Lemurs, Giraffes, Penguins, Meerkats, a variety of monkeys PLUS lots more.
Visit Twycross Zoo’s Asian elephants before they leave in early 2018
The all-female elephant herd are packing up their trunks for a new home in early 2018, which will allow the herd to breed naturally with a bull elephant. Make sure you come and see them before they make their trip > www.twycrosszoo.org/animals/asian-elephant
Did you know that Twycross Zoo is the only place in the UK to see all four types of great ape – Gorilla, Orang utan, Bonobo and Chimpanzee?
NEW Chimpanzee Habitat coming in 2018
Immerse yourself into the curious world of Chimpanzees as you’re transported to the Jungle in their brand-new habitat at Twycross Zoo. Coming soon in 2018, explore the winding paths of their enclosure and watch all 18 chimps at touching distance thunder from your side and over your head! For more information visit > www.twycrosszoo.org/animals/chimpanzee/
For more information about Twycross Zoo and for best ticket prices visit www.twycrosszoo.org
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jan - Mon 24 Dec 2018 | Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Wed 26 - Mon 31 Dec 2018 | Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Christmas Day | closed |
Prices
Online Prices;
Adult – £18.48
Child (3-16yrs) – £13.73
Infant (Under 3yrs) – FREE
Concession – £16.15
Special Needs Adult/Child (3-16 yrs) – £15.63/£11.83
For best prices, book online > www.twycrosszoo.org
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See location on Google mapsMap reference: SK 318061 Lat: 52.65171 Long: -1.53136
The Zoo is located on the A444, which can be accessed via the A5 and the M42 (junction 11).Twycross Zoo is well signposted on the brown attractions signs.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
- Gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (ie without steps)
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilitiesDining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Baby changing facilities
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
