Blackpool Zoo

Fantastic zoo . We spent all day here as weather was good. There were loads of different animals and creatures to see. My children's favourites were the penguins .

I do recommend buying the meal tickets /vouchers in advance as I heard it was slightly cheaper and there were a few of us. They come with a refundable cup £1 each included in price but you can claim that back by going back in the queue and handing it in. They were a good size so we decided to keep them as souvenirs . You could buy a refillable cup for pop to fill up around park for around about £16 but I'll be honest I only seen one station where you could refil. (Again I could very well have missed some ) I noticed all the food and drinks kiosks and stations were all closed minus the cafe. I don't know if this was a one off or a regular thing so plan your trip well . There were a fair few picnic benches , all seemed to be outside mind so great on a nice day but if raining maybe not so much ? At busy times I would bring a picnic blanket and maybe a camping chair in a backpack carrier .

On arrival check in was fast and efficient and we were given our meal vouchers we pre paid online , and a very easy to follow map of the park . The map also shows the timing of the animal talks around the zoo which we found very interesting . Male giraffes do not have hair on their horns but females do ! And explained why ! For one example.... I found it worth a listen.. Oh and if you need to leave the park for any reason you can have your hand stamped and come back in !

You have to walk past the cafe when you first arrive which also has toilets when you first walk in so it's handy you will know where to go if and when needed.

I did find the picture machine a bit difficult to work and to collect my pictures my fingerprint wouldn't work. Not a massive issue but could annoy some..

The terrain we found wasn't that difficult to push a double buggy around on . The only bits that took some *welly * were the wolves bit and getting to the top of the penguins ...mind we had been walking around a fair bit by this point !

There is a little train which you have an option to ride. (£3 pp ) But it was closed for the day when we went and found it so maybe worth asking when you arrive, the times of it running.

There is so much to see here I couldn't imagine people being disappointed to be honest And also they have certain discounts like carers free - there are only certain proof they will take also .

Hope this helps and enjoy your visit we had a wonderful time :)