Knowsley Safari

Knowsley Safari Park – An amazing place for a wild adventure

What is Knowsley Safari Park?

Knowsley Safari Park is an animal park that is located in Prescot, Liverpool. It is a great animal park that has a 5 mile Safari Drive, a Foot Safari, displays and more.

Safari Drive

The 5 mile Safari drive was incredible. During the drive you pass through beautiful views and landscapes as you go through each zone of animals.

It begins with the Deer and you end with the Camels. All the animals were great but some were far away and some were very close to your vehicle.

The highlights of the drive were the Rhinos, Moose and the Lion Enclosure. It was brilliant to see these creatures up close and that is what makes this safari park different from the other zoos that we have in the North West.

There is a Monkey Zone if you love the thrill of Monkeys swinging on your car and damaging it. As a result there is also the car friendly route where the Monkeys cannot get to you but you can still get a view of them far away.

Foot Safari

The Foot Safari is where you can walk through the park and see additional animals to the ones that are featured in the Safari Drive. There are also rides for all the family to enjoy.

It was superb to see the Meerkats moving onto some rocks. It was up close and surreal. In addition, the Giraffes were impressive. They were far at first but then later in the day they were closer and so we got a great view which was exquisite to see.

A disappointment was the Tigers as we walked all round the park to find that they are covered in mesh and they were also hidden behind a tree.

You were given a map to help you navigate around the Foot Safari however the map did not match the real grounds as most areas did not have proper signage to tell you where certain animals were. As a result better signs are needed for that reason.

Sea Lion Show

The Sea Lion show was entertaining and engaging. There were 3 Sea Lions in a big tank of water and we got to see them in action.

The woman presenting the show was really good. She was clearly explaining everything from what they do and eat. What was impressive was the tricks that they can do and one of them was that they can bounce a ball.

Amusement Rides

If you want that extra thrill added to your day out at Knowsley Safari then the best way to do that is by doing the Safari Train and some rides.

There are a good variety of rides including a rollercoaster, high swings, carousel, pirate ship, dodgems, tea cups and more.

The Train was fun and enjoyable. The ride was lovely and the views were amazing with a few animals on the way.

The Rollercoaster was thrilling and fuelled your adrenaline. It gave moments of feeling like a kid all over again but that is what it is all about. Also the High Swings were full of joy and excitement. It starts slow and then you are quickly pulled high into the air.

If you want to do the rides then you will need to pay for tokens. Each ride has a number of tokens in order to go on them. Each token is £1 but most rides require 3 tokens. Alternatively you can do unlimited by paying £12 and getting a wristband.

Entry and Pricing

Entry to Knowsley Safari Park is by booking a timed entry ticket online and paying for it. The ticket cost covers the Safari Drive, Foot Safari, displays and exhibitions. If you want to do the Baboon Bus then you will need to pay £6.50 for each person.

The ticket prices are as follows:

Gate Price Online Ticket

Adults £25.00 £22.50

Children £22.50 £19.50 (3 – 15 years)

Children Free Free under 3

Concessions £22.50 £19.50 60+

If you have a disability then you only pay for one adult ticket and an essential companion comes along free of charge.

Facilities

There is a Ice Cream Shop and a restaurant that serves a good selection of hot and cold food plus drinks. It is reasonably priced.

Toilets are on site.