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Knowsley Safari Park review

June 7, 2016 by Jenni

A couple of weeks ago we took Lucas to Knowsley Safari Park *. The safari park is an impressive 5 mile wild animal safari drive as well as a walk round park like you would expect of a zoo. It is currently home to over 750 fascinating animals.

I really couldn’t have picked a worse day to go, it was pouring down to the point that we couldn’t see out of the windscreen driving there on the motorway. However, we didn’t let this dampen our spirits and were excited to see the animals up close.

As you enter the drive, there are 3 paying kiosks to minimise the wait of entering. You follow the drive round and can either turn left to the car park to walk around or continue straight to go into the safari drive. There are also some toilets that you can park next to if you need to use them before going into the safari part. We went round the safari first, my favourite part of the drive is seeing the lions walking so close to the car in their enclosure and couldn’t wait to see Lucas’ reaction. Unfortunately, due to some changes in the lion group they weren’t in their normal enclosure as they needed to be monitored closely. We still saw them but it wasn’t the same experience as I have previously had, I will check before we go next whether they have been reintroduced.

Due to the rain a lot of the animals were hiding, the deer were out in full force, nothing put them off! When we did spot the animals though, it was amazing, seeing them mixing together in a natural type habitat without any bars. We spotted a couple of Zebra, Rhinos with babies, Buffalo, Tigers and Camels. We didn’t go into the monkey enclosure as we were booked onto the Baboon Bus at 12. The safari drive took us about 40 minutes but would have taken longer if it wasn’t for the rain and if the lions had been out.

The weather cheered up and we parked up and had a bit of our picnic before getting on the Baboon Bus. The bus takes you around the full safari, not just through the monkey enclosure. The bus driver introduced himself and said he wasn’t a tour guide but would tell us anything he could. Turns out he knew pretty much everything there was to know, he was very knowledgeable and friendly throughout the journey, pointing out the animals and telling us about them.

Once we drove into the monkey enclosure they were jumping all over the bus, swinging from rope that hung from the bus. Lucas found it highly amusing, touching the window where the monkeys were. We spent about 20 minutes in the monkey enclosure and probably just under an hour and half on the bus.

Once the bus pulled back into the park we had a walk around looking at the other animals. There are some more lions in the park, we also saw sea lions, tortoises, meerkats, birds of prey, elephants and my favourites, the giraffes. There is a bat cave but we decided not to venture in their until Lucas is a little older. There are also fairground rides and a train that you can go on, we will definitely go on the train next time we visit.

We had a fab day out and even with the rain at the beginning it didn’t spoil it. There is plenty to see and do whatever the weather x

June 7, 2016 at 9:34 am

We visited the Safari Park in Milton Keynes some months ago. It was a lovely experience.

June 7, 2016 at 9:45 am

I haven’t been to a safari park for years, looks like you had a great time. I remember when I was younger we went to one and got stuck in a traffic jam in the tiger enclosure, I was fine until one started looking in the window I hid on the floor lol x

June 7, 2016 at 3:57 pm

I love safari parks but have never been to this one! Looks really good x

June 7, 2016 at 4:53 pm

I went here some years ago and it is such a fantastic day out, not sure they had that many animals back them though x

June 7, 2016 at 6:56 pm

My nephews would love to this safari park, they are obsessed with lions!

June 7, 2016 at 6:39 pm

Looks like a fun day out, I haven’t been to a Safari park for years but only because I don’t drive!

June 7, 2016 at 7:10 pm

This is a place I really want to go myself. I know my daughter would love to visit this place too.

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June 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm

Oh no, sorry to hear about the bad weather but glad you got to see a wide variety of animals on your safari adventure!

June 7, 2016 at 7:50 pm

Wow – I can’t believe it is 5 miles, thats amazing!

June 7, 2016 at 8:10 pm

What a fun little wildlife adventure. They have so many amazing animals! Rhinos are my fave!

June 7, 2016 at 8:45 pm

Such a shame the weather wasn’t as good as you hoped, it looks like you had an amazing time however! x

June 8, 2016 at 11:18 am

Despite living fairly near to Longleat I’ve never visited. Im partial to the odd safari park. Looks like you had a nice time.

June 8, 2016 at 2:15 pm

Since I am little I wanted to go to a Safari Park. I am so jealous. Looks like you had a fantastic time.

June 8, 2016 at 7:08 pm

We went to Knowsley last year and absolutely LOVED it. Although the monkey pulled the ariel topper off my car! xxx

June 8, 2016 at 10:05 pm

Even with the UK weather living up to it’s traditional expectations it looks like you got some great shots of the animals

June 8, 2016 at 9:16 pm

I really want to take my little ones there it looks great.

June 9, 2016 at 6:51 am

My goodness wow, what a fab place! That sodden ostrich did make me laugh though, lol!

June 9, 2016 at 9:46 am

It looks like you had a lovely time, even with the weather! We always loved taking our children to the zoo, and even now it is a favourite place of ours to visit x

June 9, 2016 at 2:37 pm

Great that the weather somehow went good with your trip. Visiting Safari Park is one of the best explorations for kids. 🙂

June 9, 2016 at 3:08 pm

I love visiting zoos with my two small children, have never ventured into a safari park yet though but have heard great things about Knowsley Safari Park. It looks like a great day out. The Baboon Bus, though! OMG haha. Have you seen the On The Buses holiday film where they’re driving in the safari park and there’s chimps getting on and driving it and a lion prowling in at the back?! I’d be too scared of this happening (even though I know it couldn’t!) I’d be papping myself lol!

June 9, 2016 at 6:43 pm

Aaaahhh I love the safari park but I haven’t been in years, I think the nearest one to me is Birmingham. I love Zebra pics, they’re my fave 🙂 x

June 9, 2016 at 9:28 pm

Haha I haven’t seen that but want to now x

June 10, 2016 at 8:31 am

I love animals… I really do there is a safari park quite near where I stay in Scotland and it’s superb. I don’t fully agree Org the animals being locked up but I know they are treated well and they are happy. It’s a a amazing experience for kids to. Just shame about the weather but glad you didn’t let it dampen your day. Thank you for sharing xx

June 11, 2016 at 3:20 am

I’ve always wanted to go to a safari park and I know someday we will. Everything looks beautiful and I am sure it will be and amzing experience too.

June 12, 2016 at 12:20 pm

I have never been to a Safari Park and Knowsley sounds amazing, all those fantastic creatures in one place!

June 14, 2016 at 10:24 am

Bright side of the weather is at least you were inside the car 😉 I’d love to go on a safari looks good

August 27, 2016 at 6:28 pm

LOVE Knowsley! 🙂

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Knowsley Safari Park Day Excursion

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Join us for day out at Knowsley Safari Park, where adventure meets the wild! Get ready for an extraordinary day out like no other. Nestled in 550 acres of stunning parkland, Knowsley safari park is home to over 700 magnificent wild animals, eagerly waiting to greet you.

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the Safari Drive, where you'll encounter majestic lions, playful baboons, graceful giraffes, and so much more. The thrill of coming face-to-face with these incredible creatures in their natural habitat will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

But the fun doesn't end there! Step into the Walkaround Area, where you can explore the enchanting Bat Forest, home to a mesmerizing colony of Egyptian fruit bats. Marvel at the aerial acrobatics of the birds of prey, and discover the curious world of meerkats and other fascinating creatures.

Want a closer look? You're in luck! The Giraffe Tower and Elephant Platform offer the perfect vantage points to observe these gentle giants up close. And don't forget to catch the sea lion show, where you can witness these playful marine mammals put on a splash-tastic performance.

For the brave at heart, the Bug House offers a thrilling adventure into the miniature world of insects and arachnids. It's an experience that will make your skin tingle and your heart race.

Knowsley Safari Park is not just about wildlife; it's about creating cherished moments with family and friends. You can also enjoy a fantastic range of amusement rides that guarantee endless fun for visitors of all ages.

So, if you're looking for a day out filled with wonder, excitement, and incredible encounters with nature's most majestic creatures, come join us at Knowsley Safari Park. Let the wild adventure begin!

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The excitement begins as you board our comfortable coach at your chosen pick-up point. Sit back, relax, and get ready for an action-packed day of thrills and wildlife encounters. At approximately 10:45, we'll arrive at Knowsley Safari Park, where the magic awaits. Prepare to be awe-struck as we take an drive through the park, giving you the chance to get up close to the most magnificent animals on the planet. From majestic lions to powerful tigers, gentle elephants, awe-inspiring rhinos, and graceful giraffes, it's a safari experience like no other! But the adventure doesn't stop there. Knowsley Safari Park has so much more to offer! Delight in the antics of the charismatic sea lions as they splash and play in their captivating show and for those seeking thrills of a different kind, the amusement rides are guaranteed to bring smiles to faces of all ages. The fun and fascination continue with a visit to the Bug House, where you'll explore the incredible world of insects and arachnids. Take a leisurely stroll by the Children's Lake Walk and enjoy the serene surroundings. As if that wasn't enough, be enthralled by the Birds of Prey displays, witnessing these magnificent creatures soar through the skies with grace and precision. After a day filled with wonder, we'll reluctantly bid farewell to Knowsley Safari Park at 16:30 and begin our journey home to North Wales.

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Knowsley Safari Park

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Situated on the Earl of Derby’s estate, just outside Prescot in Merseyside, Knowsley Safari Park offers visitors the chance to take a 5-mile drive in their cars through enclosures filled with wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, bison, zebra, baboons, wildebeest, emus, tigers, and lions.

The Walkabout Area allows visitors to see some of the animals from outside their vehicles. Animals here include elephants, giraffes, otters, and meerkats. Mizzy Lake Farm features farmyard animals such as cows, rabbits, and pigs, while the Bug House is filled with insects, reptiles, and amphibians. The Sea Lion Show features performances from the park’s resident Californian sea lions. When not performing they can be observed through a large underwater viewing window.

Knowsley Safari Park also features a small amusement park with a number of rides catering to small children and Aerial Extreme, a high ropes adventure course.

Knowsley Safari Park is open every day between March 1 and October 31. Opening times are 10 am to 4 pm. In the winter months it is open at weekends only. It opens at 10.30 am with last admission at 3 pm.

Tickets cost £15 for adults (16 and over), and £11 for children (3 – 15) and pensioners (60 years and over). Tickets cover entry to the Safari Drive, Mizzy Lake Farm, Walkabout Area, Bug House, and Sea Lion Show. Tickets for Aerial Extreme and the amusement park must be purchased separately.

Visitors buying their tickets online from the official website receive a 10 percent discount. Voucher codes giving half price entry and other deals are frequently published on the official Knowsley Safari Park Facebook page.

The Safari Drive is a drive through attraction and visitors must travel in their own vehicles. Vehicles with soft tops are not permitted to enter the lion or baboon areas of the park.

Knowsley Safari Park is located around 8 miles east of Liverpool. To reach it, leave the M62 at Junction 6 and take the M57 (signposted for Southport). After driving for around 2 miles exit the M57 at Junction 2 and follow the brown tourist signs for Knowsley Safari Park. Visitors with satellite navigation systems can use the postcode L34 4AN to find it.

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First time at the park today. It was fantastic and will be going back very soon. Everyone at at Knowsley very helpful and happy. Thank you for a great day.

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Knowsley Safari Park is a wonderful day-out option for everyone, whether young or old. Liverpool’s wildest day out experience is filled with fun and excitement as you get to see the world’s most beautiful and exotic animals from the comfort of your own car. A stunning 550-acre safari drive is sure to fulfil your adventurous cravings while you get up close and personal with the animals.

A trip to the park is a must to enjoy the best outdoor time with your family and friends. Hidden behind a very traditional scene of Britishness with woodland, old stone walls and fields, this special place is home to over 500 majestic creatures including lions, tigers, elephants, meerkats, giraffes and rhinos. A drive through lion enclosure is a real highlight of the safari drive while for some baboons, which are fans of exploring the vehicles that enter their enclosure. Whether you get up close on the Baboon Bus or take the car-friendly route, there is plenty of great monkey madness; the boisterous baboons that have become Knowsley’s trademark.

The Foot Safari experience includes sea lion displays and plays areas, meerkats, and giraffes. Get acquainted with the family of meerkats, and keep an eye out for our cutest family, the South American bush dogs. You also get to experience the newly opened Amur Tiger Trail. Step into the tiger’s territory as you make your way into the forest. Keep your eyes peeled for tigers because they might have already spotted you. A thrilling experience you can always brag about among your friends!

The park also offers a chance to see an array of native British wildlife. You can spot the waterfowl nesting around the park’s beautiful Mizzy Lake or watch kestrels and buzzards in the woodland along with stoats, weasels and squirrels. Families can enjoy the amusement rides and explore the play areas to keep their little ones entertained all day long.  Overall, Knowsley Safari Park is truly Merseyside’s premier leisure attraction to add to your travel bucket list of 2022.

You can include Lakeside Hotel in your adventure plan as we are just a 10-minute drive away from Knowsley Park. We have family rooms equipped with comfortable beds and free wi-fi and with our free parking, you can move between places without any hassle.

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We are open every day from 10:00am to 5:30pm and the last entry onto the Safari Drive is 4:00pm. 

Please do not attempt to enter the drive after the last entry time as you will be refused entry so allow plenty of time in your day to do everything.

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Best Safari Parks in the UK

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Updated on: 2nd August 2023

Whilst many dream of a Safari Holiday , Safari parks in the UK are an amazing alternative and a fabulous introduction to not only some wonderful animals but the conservation of those animals too.

The UK offers some of the best safari park experiences in Europe, from drive-through experiences at Longleat, to walkthrough experiences like the foot safari at Woburn Safari Park, there are so many options to choose from. And all of them are guaranteed good days out!

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The UK’s Best Safari Parks

Knowsley safari park – best safari in england.

This is our local safari park. Knowsley Safari Park located in Merseyside offers the longest safari drive in the UK, covering over 550 acres of land. Visitors can enjoy up-close experiences with African lions, white rhinos, and bison from the comfort of their own cars. For those who are hesitant about driving through the baboon enclosure, the baboon bus offers a safe alternative. On the foot safari, guests can see a range of animals, including Amur tigers, giraffes, meerkats, bush dogs, birds of prey, sea lions, and tapirs. The park also offers daily animal talks and shows.

Knowsley Safari Park has a dedicated conservation team that works on educating visitors and the wider public about their critical projects. The team also actively works with endangered species, such as monitoring and anti-poaching activities, and fixing fences to reduce human conflict in their natural habitats. By visiting Knowsley Safari Park, guests can support these important conservation efforts.

You can read our review of Knowsley Safari Park here.

• Address: Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot. L34 4AN
• Website:  https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your  Knowsley Safari Park tickets  here

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park – Safari Parks in the UK

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park safari park offers an unforgettable experience that can be enjoyed as a day trip or a longer getaway. While the luxurious safari lodges provide an incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with animals such as tigers, rhinos and elephants, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy too, including a drive-through safari and village walk .

Whether you opt to drive your own car or join a guided minibus tour, the safari drive will take you on a thrilling journey through habitats filled with African lions, giraffes, zebras, wild dogs, cheetahs, and antelopes. Additionally, the Wild Asia area offers a chance to see Indian rhinos, swamp deer, and blackbucks.

The  safari  park is split into two different parts, a safari area and a walk around zoo type area which also includes theme park rides. We began our day in the walk-through part of the safari. This part of the park is home to penguins, bats, creepy crawlies, sealions, snakes, meerkats, lemurs, fish and hippos.   

The safari park now includes an Adventure Theme Park . Along with the animal attractions , visitors can also enjoy a variety of rides and attractions such as virtual reality experiences, rollercoasters, and log flumes, among others. However, please note that these rides require an additional fee.

Click here for our review of West Midland Safari Park

• Address: West Midland Safari Park . Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF
• Website:  https://www.wmsp.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your  WMSP tickets  here

Longleat Safari Park – UK Best Safari Park?

Longleat Safari Park , nestled in the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, is an ideal destination for a family-friendly day out. As you stroll through the main park, you’ll come across various enclosures housing an array of creatures, from creepy crawlies to wild cats and primates.

At specific times during the day, you can board a jungle cruise and venture out onto the vast lake on the estate. If you’re fortunate enough, you might catch a glimpse of hippos in the shallow waters or the silverback lowland gorilla and his family residing on the island in the center. Keep your eyes peeled! Additionally, the boat ride provides an opportunity to feed the resident sea lions, who swim and frolic beside the vessel, hoping to snag a fish.

Naturally, the highlight of your visit to Longleat is the self-drive safari. The Wiltshire plains are home to three of the big five: lions, rhinos, and Anne the elephant, as well as cheetahs, wolves, tigers, and deer. Provided you drive responsibly and keep your windows closed, the animals are familiar with vehicles and can offer some extraordinary encounters.

Longleat also offers additional experiences

Such as giraffe feeding, a lemur walkthrough, and monkey mayhem. Also during the latter, the rhesus macaques have free reign to clamber all over your vehicle and take whatever piques their interest! You may opt to ride the safari bus for this reason.

Longleat Safari Park is dedicated to conservation efforts on a global scale. Whether it’s breeding programs aimed at restoring the populations of wild dogs and black rhinos in Tanzania or supporting the conservation work of the Red Panda Network in Nepal, Longleat depends on contributions and purchases from its guests to aid in these vital endeavors. When you visit Longleat, you’ll be making a significant contribution towards these efforts.

• Address: Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
• Website:  https://www.longleat.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your  Longleat tickets  here

You can read Mummy Travel’s review of Koala Creek at Longleat Safari Park , Wiltshire here.

Port Lympne – Best Safari Parks in the UK

One of the most impressive safari parks in the UK is Port Lympne, situated in Kent . This game reserve offers the nearest experience to Africa in the UK, complete with safari drives and a range of lodge-style accommodations for an ultimate overnight stay.

On foot, you can explore various enclosures within the main park that are home to magnificent animals like lynxes, gorillas, and brown bears. While larger pens house lions, tigers, and cheetahs. You can also plan your visit alongside the ranger talk schedule for a chance to learn more about these incredible creatures and have any queries addressed!

Similar to Longleat, the park features vast open plains where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes reside. However, the only way to observe them is by joining a tour led by a knowledgeable guide who will take you and a group of others out into the wilderness on a safari canter. You’ll have the good fortune of seeing these animals in their natural habitats (or as close to it as possible in the Kent countryside), as well as rhinos, elephants, wild dogs, and other uncommon species fenced in.

What makes this place really special is the Aspinall Foundation’s link to conservation efforts in Africa and beyond. Thus Port Lympne has a hugely successful breeding programme that has returned various animals to the wild, including five eastern black rhinos, two cheetahs and over 60 gorillas. At each enclosure, you’ll be able to read whether the animals inside are candidates for reintroduction, and there are dedicated teams at the park who will be more than willing to tell you more when you visit.

You can also stay at Rhino Lodge, Port Lympne animal reserve .

• Address: Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe. CT21 4LR
• Website:  https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/
• Tickets: Get your  Pork Lympne tickets  here

Woburn Safari Park – Safari Parks in the UK

At Woburn Safari Park, you can witness over 80 rare and endangered species in their Bedfordshire home. Similar to other safari parks in the UK, your adventure may begin with a drive-through safari, allowing you to explore different regions of the world from the comfort of your own car. Here, you can see rare horses, bison, wildebeest, camels, southern white rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, monkeys and zebras.

The Kingdom of the Carnivores is a must-visit area at Woburn Safari Park, where you can catch a glimpse of Amur tigers, timberwolves, black bears, and lions, each residing in their spacious enclosures. The self-drive safari loop takes around 60 minutes to complete, and the adventure doesn’t end there. You can explore the foot safari and spot smaller animals such as parrots, meerkats, wallabies, otters, lemurs, sea lions, penguins, squirrel monkeys, red pandas, and many more.

When you purchase a ticket to Woburn Safari Park, you’re supporting the team’s efforts to sustain the animal population on-site, as well as their involvement in critical conservation work around the world. The park supports various projects, including the International Elephant Foundation, the Wildcats Conservation Alliance, and Helping Rhinos. By visiting the park, you’re contributing to these worthy causes.

You can read our review of Woburn Safari Park here and one from Mummy Travel’s of a family day out at Woburn Safari Park here.

• Address: Woburn Safari Park, Crawley Rd, Woburn, Ridgmont, Bedford. MK43 0TU
• Website:  https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your  Woburn Safari Park tickets  here

Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park – Safari Parks in Scotland

Blair Drummond, situated near Stirling, is undoubtedly one of the finest safari parks in Scotland, and even in the entire UK. Apart from the well-known safari animals such as lions and rhinos that can be spotted on the drive-through section, the park is home to an extensive range of intriguing and endangered species. With over 300 animals, including Highland cattle, red ruffed lemurs, and llamas, the foot safari promises an exciting and jam-packed day out.

Blair Drummond places great emphasis on conservation efforts. Since 2014, the park has provided more than £192k in funding to conservation projects, which has helped to cover the costs of anti-poaching teams, their equipment, and the fight against deforestation.

You can read a review of Blair Drummond safari park at Halloween here.

• Address: Blair Drummond, Stirling. FK9 4UR
• Website:  https://www.blairdrummond.com/
• Tickets: Get your  Blair Drummond  tickets here

Chessington Safari Resort – Safari Park to stay in

For a unique type of safari experience, check out Chessington Safari Resort. With a range of themed rooms, you can see animals whilst you sleep.

Choose between exquisitely themed rooms with views over the enclosures of your favourite animals. The giraffe room, tiger room, penguin room and monkey mayhem room overlook the Wanyama reserve.

You can also do Explorer Glamping at Chessington too.

• Address: Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Rd, Chessington. KT9 2NE
• Website:  https://www.chessington.com/
• Tickets: Get your Chessington World of Adventures tickets here

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Real life Paddington Bear arrives at Knowsley Safari this Easter

Visitors can see Andean bears Bahai and Chui on the Foot Safari from Good Friday.

Knowsley Safari is gearing up for an adventure-packed Easter as it prepares to open the doors to ‘Bear Country’ on the Foot Safari experience, where visitors can meet the newest residents Bahia and Chui.

The male and female are Andean bears - the species that inspired the children’s literature character Paddington Bear. They are also known as the Spectacled Bear due to their distinctive facial markings. The Andes mountains extend through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Peru, where Paddington comes from.

Families can come and see the bears from Good Friday, March 29. But there’s more to this event than just a fun day out; Bahai and Chui’s arrival marks the beginning of a vital campaign aimed to protect the species.

Knowsley Safari Park’s campaign, in conjunction with the Peru-based Spectacled Bear Conservation Society, will officially kick off on World Bear Day, March 23, as they aim to raise awareness and support towards the species that are currently facing the threat of extinction and classified as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Visitors to ‘Bear Country’ will be able to see the striking differences between Bahia and Chui, as weighing in at 140kg, male Chui towers over the 69kg female Bahai. The bears, who relocated recently from Jersey Zoo after a decade-long stay, are settling into their new home at Safari securely.

Lucy Petrie, carnivore animal manager at Knowsley , said : “We’re really pleased with how quickly Bahia and Chui have settled in at Knowsley and we’re looking forward to educating visitors about these very special bears.

“During the Easter holidays, we’ll be offering interactive experiences including talks, touch tables and activities to educate and inspire everyone who visits. Guests will be able to observe Bahia and Chui while learning about the conservation methods we’re using to help protect their relatives in the wild."

Petrie added: “It’s an action-packed bear-themed family day out at Knowsley Safari this Easter as guests will also be able to take part in an Easter-themed Bear Hunt, including puzzles, photo opportunities and prizes – all included in the main admission price.”

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We suggest you a review of sanatoriums, hotels, lodges and guesthouses around the capital. Moscow region has a big variety of places for rest and these are the most noteworthy of them.

YAKOR GUESTHOUSE

Almost like an American motel, but situated at the Oka River

There are: equipment for winter sports, a massage salon, a beauty shop, a bath-sauna with a sweating room and a font, billiards, karaoke. Things to do: go to Tarusa, visit the House-Museum of Tsvetaeva’s family, the Musatovsky slope, memorable places connected with Paustovsky.

Yakor is arranged by principles of an American motel. Rooms are clean; there is a shower, TV, towels, and heat if it is necessary. In some rooms, you will also find a refrigerator. Almost full size wooden fishes act as key charms. In warm season, you can buy cheap fruits, vegetables and flowers in a nearby shop.

If you want to have some cultural adventures, you can go to Tarusa or visit a place where Marina Tsvetaeva wanted to be buried. In addition, there opens a wonderful view over Oka River with its fogs and plains.

Tarusa, Decembrists Street, 4 +7 48435 2 55 81 tarusa-yakor.ru

The price of a double room starts from 1250 rubles (€12.55).

NIKOLA-LENIVETS

«Beaubourg», «Lighthouse» and other land-art objects in the park: romanticism in a spirit of «The True Detective»

There are: a kitchen-dining room with three meals a day, sledges, ice-boats, skis and snow-scooters, a Russian bath, hootch and other gifts of local farmers. Things to do: walk around art objects.

It is ok to go to Nicola-Lenivets in any tome of the year. In winter, art objects look differently, than in summer. Houses in Koltsovo are very warm; you will find valenoki in each of them- to change your footwear in case of a bad weather. Directly near the porch of the house, guests can take sledges and iceboats and go riding to «Lighthouse». It is possible to order skis. The bathhouse costs 1500 rubles (€15.06) per hour.

Kaluga region, Kiyevskoye Highway, Nikola-Lenivets +7 499 504 43 33 www .nikola-lenivets.com

Prices start from 1300 rubles (€13.05) for a place in hostel; double rooms in Koltsovo cost about 1600 rubles (€16.06).

A health resort, turned from the XIX century estate into the President’s Office Health Resort with unexpectedly democratic prices

There are: a Russian bath and a modern Spa center with pearl bathtubs and other delicacies, medical services with a decent choice of experts and procedures, massage, a pool, a fitness club, a sports hall, a skating rink, a music hall where classic musicians perform from time to time. Things to do: go to the New Jerusalem Monastery, the Museum of Wooden Architecture or find a park grotto in Rozhdestveno that looks exactly like a hobbit dwelling.

The place has gone through some repairs recently and became very modern. It has fine communications, billiards, a big beautiful dining room, summer outdoor café and a beautiful view of local architecture. It is possible to order lunches previously in a day in the dining room. However, service is a little Soviet. To diversify food, you can go to one of four restaurants at the territory. Besides, it is possible to prepare a barbecue on coals. For entertainment, you can ride a bicycle through the paths or go to a swimming pool – an outdoor one during summer or indoor during cold season. The most important winter entertainments are tubing (there is a hill with an elevator), skis and skating. Pleasantly, that Snegiri’s territory is huge, so the place does not look crowded even in high season.

Moscow region, Istrinsky district, Rozhdestveno village, Southern Street, 20 +7 495 994 76 32 www.do-snegiri.ru

The price starts from 1500 rubles (€15.06) for a room.

BEKASOVO SPA HOTEL

The new cottage territory at the old rest house — it is ideal for team buildings, but will also be good for a romantic weekend

There are: a Spa center, a wellness-center, a skating rink, a pool, table tennis, a sensor room, a gym. Things to do: examine squirrels in the wood, participate in cultural actions and master classes on decoupage or barbecue; there are also special programs on holidays.

Rooms here are usual, with an easy Soviet fleur. The main surprise is food – a buffet with a great variety of Russian dishes: Russian salad, coulibiac, ‘Herring under a Fur Coat’. There is a nice pool and a good choice of different cosmetic procedures. The territory is really big, beautiful and worth having long walks – there is a wood and a lake.

Moscow region, Naro Fominsk +7 495 992 04 37 www.bekasovo.ru

The price of a double room starts from 2400 rubles (€24.10).

VERETYEVO ART ESTATE

Eight hectares with a river and a wood, installations, taiga lodges, Russian bath with a view. All that is situated at the place of a former pioneer camp for difficult teenagers

There are: breakfasts at a fireplace with Lenin’s portrait in the only survived building of a former camp; rabbits, squirrels and rams at the territory; a Russian bath with a glass verandah hanging over the Dubna River. It is possible to admire the river from the bridge, and it is possible to roll down into it from the verandah by a trench, which leads directly to the river (obviously not in winter). Things to do: go to the science city Dubna, look at the Lenin’s second-large monument in the world and a hydroelectric station reservoir.

Here you can enjoy races on snowmobiles, a sit-round gathering at a fireplace, pajama parties, dances — and music. There is wonderful nature with dogs barking and mosquitoes flying in the garden near the house. The purest air can be literally eaten with spoons. Veretyevo is made with taste rural cluster that has ideology and style.

Taldomsky district, Veretyevo village +7 916 956 28 82 www.artveretevo.ru

The price starts from 2500 rubles (€25.10) for a room; Russian bath costs 10 000 rubles (€100.40) for a company.

HELIOPARK SUZDAL

Old Russian styled place with a bathing complex at the suburb of Suzdal

There are: 11 types of Russian baths — from country blackly to imperial on hay with opportunity to jump in the ice-hole; horse walks, billiards, fishing. Things to do: walk to the center of Suzdal, sightseeing on the way — the trip will take no more than 20 minutes.

Heliopark is a hotel with good restaurant and a number of different Russian baths. Some rooms are equipped with a Jacuzzi bathtub— directly in the bedroom. There is the Shchurovo Ancient Settlement complex nearby, where Lungin’s «Tsar» was shot. Here you can taste food, prepared according to Old Russian recipes.

Vladimir region, Suzdal, Korovniki, 14 +7 492 312 40 00 www.heliopark.ru/hotels/suzdal

The price of a double room starts from 2700 rubles (€27.11).

Hotel with country-style rooms and ‘all-inclusive’ system

There are: a restaurant complex, Spa, a Russian bath, a grill bar, an outdoor warmed-up pool, a gym, animation and a cigar rooms. Things to do: walk around nearby Zhivaginsky ponds.

This place has European all-inclusive system, rare for Moscow region hotels, and a great view over the river. The most interesting thing at the territory is an outdoor pool with warm water whole year round. High quality breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in huge and unlimited quantity. There is animation in the hotel— live music, competitions, concerts. Very small rooms are one of a few downsides of the hotel.

Moscow region, Solnechnogorsky district, Dulepovo village +7 925 922 42 00 www.sunnyhotel.ru

The price of a double room starts from 3100 rubles (€31.12).

KONAKOVO RIVERCLUB

A hotel complex with a view over wakeboarding and other fashionable sport

There are: slopes for driving on anything: from snowboards to tubing, skiing and over-snow runs, a skating rink, baths, a zoo, the Moscow sea —Ivankovskoye Reservoir. Things to do: ride from mountains, master winter windsurfing and other extreme sport in winter, enjoy sandy beaches, water skis and other active water pleasures in summer.

The place offers many different activities – skating, fishing, water skiing and many more. The most impressive place at the territory is an island with a tent for two: it looks like a usual tarpaulin tent, but inside it has a toilet, a plasma TV and a terrace. in addition, there is landing-stage house to rent for a big company.

Tver region, Konakovo, Suburban station +7 495 626 23 33 konakovo.com

The price of a standard double room starts from 3150 rubles (€31.63), a lodge with a bath — from 40000 rubles (€401.60) per day, the landing-stage house— from 44000 rubles (€441.76).

ROMANOV LES ECO HOTEL

Silent haven at the bank of the Volga River is a good place for lonely rest with many opportunities for personal care

There are: a Spa center, baths, a sauna and hammam, hydro massage bathtubs, detox-programs, massage, therapist and cosmetologist services, a pool, a ski track, a skating rink, a zoo, horse walks, flights by plane over Kostroma. Things to do: walk through the wood and along the lake near the hotel and visit Kostroma.

It is a quiet place simply to have some rest, sleep, take a walk. The rooms are purely cleaned, silent, surrounded by beautiful forest and the Volga River. The Volga riverbank is a great place for long walks.

Kostroma region, Lunevo village 50 +7 499 704 41 47 www.romanovles.ru

The price of a double room starts from 3600 rubles (€36.14).

A small hotel with wooden lodges on the way between Vladimir and Suzdal

There are: a bathing complex, Spa, a pool, a bowling, billiards, possibility of accommodation with pets.

Things to do: walk in the wood and if you came by car — go sightseeing in Vladimir.

The territory of the hotel consists of beautiful wooden constructions – from reception to summer arbors with an equipped place for a brazier. There is a river and a great pinewood. The air is so pure that you fall asleep instantly as your head touches the pillow. Besides, beds in the cottages are very comfortable. Generally, this a good place as for cheerful rest with friends and for having some romantic rest.

Vladimir region, Kameshkovsky district, Dvoriki village +7 495 796 21 35 www.club-veles.ru

The price of a double room starts from 4000 rubles (€40.16).

SVEZHIY VETER

Numbers and lodges surrounded by beautiful landscape and situated near skiing places

There are: rent of snowmobiles and other winter equipment (skis, skates, sledges, snow-scooters and so forth), Finnish saunas, pools, a restaurant complex, etc. Things to do: to ride from slopes at Sorochani.

The hotel is stuck between a village from one side and a break from the other. The landscape here is stunning — each lodge is situated at a hillock. Inside the lodge, you will find everything necessary to spend a couple of days. Free pass to the pool and sauna is a pleasant bonus for renting a lodge.

Moscow region, Kurovo village +7 495 777 26 65 www.freshwindhotel.ru

The price of a double room starts from 4600 rubles; a cottage will cost about 9000 rubles (€90.36).

A boarding house that looks as drawn on a gift card: stucco molding, pines, horses

There are: a beer restaurant and a pizzeria, a library, Spa, sports equipment, bowling, etc. Things to do: walk in a pine forest and ride horses at the territory.

The name (‘Bor’ means ‘Pinewood’) corresponds to reality- the boarding house is situated in a large pine forest. Rooms are accurate and a little Soviet. Food is rather good and divertive. There are many opportunities for entertainment – horses, Russian baths and pools.

Moscow region, Domodedovo district, Odintsovo-Vakhromeevo +7 495 565-37-05 www.pansionat-bor.ru

The price of a double room starts from 4600 rubles (€46.18).

YAKHONTY NATURAL RESORT

Beautiful and well-groomed hotel near Moscow

There are: an indoor pool with a panoramic view and a bar, a fitness center, Spa, a skating rink, a zoo, horse walks, billiards, bowling and night clubs. Things to do: walk in the wood and along the coast of the Koversha Lake, go horse riding.

The territory of the hotel is very well groomed; rooms are clean and spacious, with panoramic windows and a view over the lake. In the evening, the territory is beautifully highlighted. The pool has large windows and a mirror on a ceiling. Food is one of the main advantages of the hotel – very tasty Russian dishes.

Moscow region, Noginsk district, Zilino village +7 496 515 19 40 www.yahonty.ru

The price of a double room starts from 4800 rubles (€48.19).

ISTRA HOLIDAY

A quiet place for private rest in nature’s lap

There are: Spa, billiards, a disco, a fish-Spa (small fishes that clear skin, as in Asian resorts), a salt cave, a Finnish sauna, a Russian bath etc. Things to do: walk in the forest decorated with touching small lamps in Scandinavian style.

The hotel is situated in the wood far from any settlements therefore, it is secluded and pleasant. There are wooden ‘izbas’ and big housings with rooms. It is a nice place with many activities for any season.

Moscow region, Solnechnogorsky district, Trusovo village +7 495 988 70 62 istraholiday.ru

The price of a double room starts from 5500 rubles (€55.22) a day.

Two-day retreat practice in a modern wooden lodge on the bank of the Pleshcheev Lake

There are: thrice vegetarian feeding, yoga practices 2 times a day, a Russian bath. Things to do: practice yoga (a pranayama daily, asanas in the morning and in the evening), walk along vicinities, and discover ancient monasteries and other beauties of Pereyaslavl-Zalessky.

Yoga-Dacha is very modern wooden building with modern bathroom equipment. However, conditions in rooms are rather Spartan — only a bed and lighting. The price includes two days of accommodation with thrice vegan feeding and two yoga practices a day.

Pereyaslavl-Zalessky +7 916 408 40 01 www.mos-yoga.ru/Pereslavl

The price of a two-day program is 6000 rubles (€60.24).

Two-level rooms in a building made by a unique design project at the bank of a lake

There are: helicopter excursions, indoor and outdoor shooting galleries, Spa, a safari center, Red Deer restaurant with delicacies from wildfowl. Things to do: enjoy flying in helicopter over vicinities.

The place suits excellent for a family holiday: fathers can do some shooting, mothers can take a walk and children can breathe fresh air and play. The territory is very pleasant. Lodges are comfortable, light and clean. There is a lot of additional services and entertainments, such as a mini zoo.

Moscow region, Dmitrovsky district, near Ignatovo village +7 495 995 13 83 www.foxlodge.ru

The price of a 40-square-meter room starts from 6500 rubles (€65.26).

RADISSON ZAVIDOVO

A luxury hotel in the Tver region near aqua club «Summer Aquatorium»

There are: a pool, Spa and wellness center, a nursery, concierge services, a fitness club, hunting. Things to do: go to «Summer Aquatorium» where you will find numerous entertainments for any season.

An advantage of world network hotels is being confident in a certain level of service. The hotel is located directly at the bank of a reservoir. It has equipped beach and a wood around. A pool, a Russian bath and hammam are free for visitors. The restaurant serves European cuisine: meat, fish, potato, salads. There is also the second restaurant with dishes a la carte.

Tver region, Varaksino village +7 482 42 78 0 78 radissonblu.com/ru/hotel-zavidovo

Prices start from 6400 rubles (€64.26).

TAIGA DACHAS CHALET-HOTEL

Interpretation of a four-stars hotel situated near Moscow: izbas, studio apartments and apartments with huge mushrooms, skins and chandeliers

There are: craft master classes, home cuisine, a Russian bath, massage, Spa, an indoor pool. Things to do: study neighbors’ eclectic lodges and rooms. Lodges of different degree of elitism are situated at quite big and picturesque territory. Design of rooms and cottages is a courageous fusion from the Soviet heritage, Provence, Alpine chalets with a curtsey towards the ninetieth. The food in the dining room is simple and nourishing, the service is strict, as in a Soviet sanatorium.

Zvenigorodskoe Schosse, Rakitinskoye village +7 495 411 99 72 www.shalerus.ru

The price of a double room starts from 6800 rubles (€68.27) a night.

Chic place with an emphasis on Spa procedures — a couple of hours of Ayurveda or in hammam are included in the price

There are: numerous body and spirit care services, a bathing complex and a pool with a little aquapark, a cigar room with a fireplace, a children’s club, a restaurant of Armenian cuisine, a restaurant-theater with the eclectic dishes from five continents and dietary menu. Things to do: lie and think about eternal in an outdoor Jacuzzi.

The territory is wonderful; it is pleasant to walk among pines to a pond with ducks. Cottages are nice and have spacious rooms. The restaurants serve tasty food. A sauna with an outdoor Jacuzzi are good opportunities for recreation.

Moscow region, Mytishchi district, Larevo-Lyskovo village 3, build 1 +7 495 644 41 21 www.arthurs-hotels.ru

The prices of a double room starts from 6900 rubles (€69.28).

VELEGOZH-PARK

Expensive tidy country houses at the bank of the Oka River and near lokavore restaurant «Mark and Lev»

There are: a skating rink at the lake, a horse club, a Russian bath; there is free Wi-Fi, a six-string guitar and a brazier in each country house. Things to do: try all dishes at «Mark and Lev» and visit local farmers who deliver products for the restaurant.

The main reason for going there is the first and only Russian lokavore restaurant «Mark and Lev» – a place where dishes are prepared only from local products. The restaurant has its own kitchen garden, uses products only from Tula region, bakes bread and invents new Russian cuisine. Not to spend all the time in the restaurant, you can leave the territory of the Park and reach a wild beach at Oka; it is also possible to go sightseeing to Polenovo’s estate.

Tula region, Zaoksky district +7 495 664 83 69 resort.velegozh-park.ru

The price of a country house with two bedrooms starts from 5000 rubles (€50.20) per day.

This is our translation of Afisha-Gorod article.

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1. Get your skates on

People at the opening of the Street Rink outdoor skating rink in Gorky Park, Moscow.

Young or old, sporty or couch potato, it doesn’t matter – ice skating is THE quintessential winter activity in which pretty much everyone Muscovite partakes. For that reason, Russians tend to be quite good at skating, but don’t let that put you off if you’re a beginner. Public ice skating is more about embracing the crisp winter mornings here than hardcore sporting endeavor, so expect high spirits and friendly atmospheres.

What’s more, there are a staggering 45 year-round skating rinks to choose from in Moscow. Gorky Park’s rink is a must-see that allows for pleasant strolling, coffee drinking, and art viewing afterwards. The VDNH rink is also worth checking out for the park that surrounds it, offering majestic light shows, fountains, and Soviet relics. For a more open-plan skating arena, head to Sokolniki Park, where you’ll find a whopping 5,400 square meter rink.

2. Sweat out the winter blues

Sandunovsky baths

We challenge you to find a more relaxing atmosphere than a Russian banya . You simply won’t – this tradition will warm up your body and your soul. Sure, being practically boiled in a firewood sauna and then hit with a birch tree while half-drunk might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but trust us, they’re missing out on this unique detox.

Check out the Sanduny bathhouse for the most jaw-dropping Russian relaxation experience imaginable, characterized by palatial columns and mosaics, as well as stylish cold water pools for you to dive into after your beat-down. Happy steaming!

3. Light up your life

Teatralnaya Square

Moscow city center’s mesmerizing light display is not only the pride of the city, but of half of Russia too, who travel to the capital specifically for the luminous spectacle. In the lead up to New Year, the areas around Red Square, Teatralnaya Square, Nikolskaya Street, Pushkin Square, and Tverskoy Boulevard become a neon ocean.

The lights are a significant annual investment for the Moscow council, not least because they tend to replace the lights with new ones year on year, but it’s usually deemed worth it by admiring onlookers and tourists. If this display doesn’t get you in the festive spirit, nothing will.

4. Shout your lungs out at an ice hockey match

If there’s one sport Russians are particularly passionate about, it’s ice hockey. Go and experience the fierce athleticism, frequent on-rink fights, and rowdy crowds for yourself, and you’ll see what all the fuss is about. In contrast to Russian football matches, where there’s often little more than atmospheric novelty to be had, the country can take pride in having world-class hockey players, whose quality will be immediately obvious.

The best place for a match is the slick 12,100-seater VTB Ice Palace, home to CSKA’s ice hockey outfit.

5. Step back in time

Woman pulls a sled with a child on frozen pond in Moscow, Russia

Fancy a glimpse of the Orthodox Christmas atmosphere as it was in the Russian Empire? Look no further than Novodevichy Convent , a picturesque, snow-covered religious haven with a history stretching back five centuries. Initially used as a fortress for noblewomen, this stunning riverside ensemble is now a functioning monastery and peaceful cloister that boasts four stunning cathedrals, Kremlin-like walls, and a spectacular icon collection. Holy, placid, and serene, the convent is a uniquely antiquate enclave that’s night and day from the bustling modernity that surrounds it.

6. Wallow in the snow

A view of a rebuilt 18th century palace in Moscow's Tsaritsyno Park.

Sometimes, you don’t need anything particularly ambulative to feel at home in a city. In fact, nothing embodies Moscow’s winter wonderland better than a mere stroll in one of its stately parks, sure to be piled high with endless snow dunes throughout the winter.

For a pleasant outing beloved by Muscovites and tourists alike, check out the grandiose Tsaritsyno Park , where nature peacefully co-exists alongside tsarist palatial pomp. The more sizeable Kolomenskoye Park is also worth checking out for a longer excursion that packs in medieval wooden architecture, never-ending rows of trees, and a postcard-ready river view.

However, if you want to really get off the beaten track and experience the winter pristine snow, head further outside the city limits to one of Moscow’s forests – Izmailovsky Park, Timiryazevsky Park, or Elk Island National Park, for example (all accessible by metro).

7. Get festive at the city’s many Christmas markets

Sip on a mulled wine, soak up the bright lights, haggle over a matryoshka  doll with Putin’s face on it. Moscow’s Christmas markets are an absolutely essential tourist experience, with the most popular fair set up right on the Kremlin’s doorsteps on Red Square. Indeed, those quaint stalls in the heart of the city take some beating against the backdrop of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the illuminated GUM shopping center. There are some other cool festive spots throughout the city, though – Gorky Park, for one, will be decked out in lights and international food stalls, while the Izmailovo Kremlin offers an unmissable experience in the world of kitsch souvenir shopping from vodka to pottery, to (sort of) authentic samovars.

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