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Safari drive-through.

The four-mile self-drive safari is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered animals. Split into African and Asian areas, almost all the animals are free-roaming and can literally walk straight past your car. In the African Plains, you will experience some of Africa’s largest animals; from gentle giraffe to huge-horned Ankole cattle and curious Congo buffalo, to mesmerising zebra. There is also the chance to glimpse the new babies. Wild Asia and Asian Lowlands allows you to come face-to-face with an array of endangered deer and antelope, as well as Bactrian camels. You may also get a glimpse of the world’s rarest deer; the Philippine spotted deer. Not forgetting of course, the endearing Indian rhinos and gentle banteng. Our Carnivores section is home to some of the world’s greatest hunters. Marvel at the magnificent tigers and rare painted dogs. Watch the beautiful dhole playing in Wild Woods and go off-road to get closer to the king of beasts in Realm of the Lions. In Elephant Valley, you will find our African elephants. Female, Five, came from an elephant orphanage in Kruger National Park and is famous for birthing the Park’s first baby elephant, Sutton, who has recently moved to another zoo.

African Walking Trail

New for 2022 was the African Walking Trail, offering guests to see some of the safari animal on foot for the first time in the Park’s history. This pedestrianised trail offers views of the giraffes, rhinos and elephants, as well as antelope, zebras and buffalo.

Discovery Trail

The walk-through Discovery Trail is a fantastic all-weather attraction, hosting several animal exhibits, a variety of encounters, talks and shows and a virtual reality river ride. Observe the Humboldt penguins in Penguin Cove, as they ‘fly’ effortlessly through the water, or see how many bats and douroucouli (night monkeys) you can spot in our Twilight Cave. Face your phobias in Creepy Crawlies or find the colourful fish in the Aquarium. At Red Panda Retreat, you will be able to spot Mei Lin and Sanka, as they explore their habitat or have a snooze. Reptile World is home to some of the largest and most deadly reptiles on the planet. See the giant green anacondas, shy pancake tortoises and brightly coloured dart frogs. In Lorikeet Landing, you can get up close to our amazing flock of rainbow lorikeets in their specially designed, heated enclosure. For a small charge, you can purchase a pot of nectar and marvel at these beautiful birds up close, as they perch and eat from your hand. In addition to all the exhibits, there are daily feeds, talks and encounters, including the fantastic Sea Lion Show, where our fabulous California sea lions show off their amazing behaviours, both in and out of the water. There is also the chance to meet one of the Park’s small, friendly animals, or learn more about life in cold blood at the reptile talks.

​​ Land of the Living Dinosaurs

Step back in time as you come face to face with some of the largest, most unusual and fearsome animals to ever roam the planet. Land of the Living Dinosaurs features over 40 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, making it the largest animatronic dinosaur attraction in the UK. Life-like grunts, squawks and mighty roars emit from the prehistoric beasts and along with themed planting, geyser and swamps, the immersive experience makes you feel as if the story of the dinosaurs is unfolding in front of you. See friendly stegosaurus, ginormous Argentinosaurus and the terrifying T-rex as you journey through the four different time periods, starting with the Permian and ending with the Cretaceous. There is even a chance to dig for fossils in our Dino Dig.

Continue the prehistoric adventure and journey into the UK’s largest Ice Age exhibit. Ice Age is an immersive, multi-sensory experience, allowing guests to step back in time and walk amongst the magnificent creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. The project features an enormous volcano and huge atmospheric ice cave, both of which can be walked through by explorers. The captivating exhibit begins at the start of the Cenozoic Era, nearly 65 million years ago and features over 20 life-sized species of mammals, the majority of which are animatronic. These moving, breathing and roaring creatures include a giant ground sloth, menacing hell pig and a herd of ginormous mammoth.

African Village

The African Village, located just past the Adventure Theme Park, is themed like a traditional East African village. It houses our lemurs and meerkats, plus a walk-through area where you can feed our friendly sheep and goats. On the way to the Village, make sure you look out for our pod of wallowing hippos. We have the largest pod in the UK and there is a chance to feed them and learn all about their different personalities at the daily Hippo Encounters. Meerkat Mayhem is home to three mobs of inquisitive, cheeky meerkats. Be immersed in the middle of a true meerkat manor as you watch them socialise, play and forage. You can even feed them in our daily talk. Walk with lemurs in Lemur Woods - the largest walk-through lemur wood in the UK. Two species of lemurs jump, swing and play around you, as you stroll through the woodland. Keep an eye out for our playful ring-tailed lemurs and fluffy, red-bellied lemurs. There are also daily lemur talks, where you can find out more about these amazing primates.

Tiger Tropics

In September 2022, Tiger Tropics opened, allowing guests to see the Park’s amazing Sumatran tigers on foot, for the first time, in their brand-new habitat.

Adventure Theme Park

If a whole host of animal attractions wasn’t enough, we also have a theme park to make your day even more exciting. The Adventure Theme Park is open daily from during the summer season and has a variety of rides, suitable for all of the family. From traditional rides showcasing ‘all the fun of the fair’, to water rides and rollercoasters, there is something for everyone. Test your skills on the dodgems, plummet 30m towards the earth on Venom Tower Drop, or soar above the ground on Kong. Some of our rides are definitely not for the faint-hearted! As well as the rides, the Adventure Theme Park hosts various games stands, and an arcade full of your favourite amusement machines.

Boj’s Giggly Park Play Area

Boj’s Giggly Park opened in 2017 and is an immersive, multi-sensory and themed children’s play area, located next to the Park’s African Village. Here, children will be able to find CBeebies and S4C favourite ‘Boj’ and his friends whilst they explore and play in the five interactive zones, designed specifically for younger visitors. The £850,000 project features different zones with characters from the show, such as Mia, Mr Cloppity and Denzil and has different activities and objects to explore, such as musical play, an adventure playground and Boj’s Burrow.

Safari Academy

Opened in 2017, the Safari Academy is an outstanding, sustainably built facility, designed specifically for visiting schools. The modern, state-of-the-art building features five classrooms to provide interactive education for groups of all ages, from pre-schools and nurseries to university groups and adult learners. Groups can take part in a variety of activities to enhance in-school learning, including curriculum-linked guided tours, hands-on Discovery Sessions and workshops. The Academy is also home to accredited Animal Care courses and Teacher Open Days. Information on the Safari Academy can be found on the website: www.safariacademy.co.uk

Safari Venues

Not only does West Midland Safari Park provide an excellent day out, we also play host to a variety of events throughout the year. Whatever the event, we have the setting. With three fabulous venues to choose from, you can be sure that we will make your event entertaining and memorable. Spring Grove House is an elegant Georgian manor house with stunning interiors, perfect for weddings and grand occasions. Our African-inspired Treetops Pavilion has vast proportions and an amazing capacity to hold excellent corporate entertainment — brilliant for product launches and large parties. If you are looking for something a bit more intimate, Cellarz is a luxurious wine and cocktail bar, set in the vaulted brick cellars of Spring Grove House. From weddings to corporate fun days, business meetings to product launches, we can cater for intimate dinners or larger events for up to 1,000 guests. There is even an option to hire exclusive use of the whole Park. For further information, visit www.safarivenues.co.uk.

Safari Lodges

New for 2021 were eight exclusive, luxury lodges and two premium cottages, designed to give guests an up-close and immersive overnight wildlife experience, like no other. The lodges are integrated into the newly updated safari, with spectacular views overlooking the African elephant or cheetah habitats. The two cottages are nestled into the walk-through Discovery Trail and have been expertly refurbished with Nepalese design influences.

In April 2022, giraffe and rhino lodges were added, giving breath-taking views of the white rhinos and allowing you to come eye-to-eye with giraffes. Then in September, four Tiger Lodges opened, allowing you to sleep a whisker away from critically endangered Sumatran tigers. Bookings are currently open for four new Lion Lodges, which will open in July 2023.

Safari Lodges short breaks include breakfast and dinner, spectacular views of the animals, admission to the Park during the day and Theme Park wristbands, during the summer season.

General Prices and Information  

Summer Season Opening Times: Open daily until 6th November from 10:00am. Note: For events such as Summer Safari, Spooky Spectacular, Santa Safari and Bank Holidays, opening hours may be extended. Admission Prices 2023 (when booking online in advance): Adults (16-64yrs) and children – From £22.00 Under 3s – Free Concessions – From £19.00 Theme Park Prices 2023 (only when booking online in advance): Adult and child wristband - £10.00 Concessions - £10.00 Little Penguin wristband (0.8m-1m) - £7.00 Online Savings Purchase tickets online and save money for selected dates. We have group discounts, accept Tesco vouchers and work with the Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service. Annual Passes and VIP experiences are also available. See the website for full details. Paid-for general admission also includes a Free Return Code which is valid for 6 months from the date of your visit, when booking in advance online. Terms & Conditions: Concession admission applies to Senior Citizens. Essential companions will be admitted free of charge when accompanying a guest with disabilities, who has applied and be approved by our partner Nimbus Disabilities. All applications must be made online, at least 7 days prior to visit. Full Ts and Cs here: www.wmsp.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Park Calendar: www.wmsp.co.uk/calendar/

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ONLINE ADVANCE PRICES* Adult Admission (16-64yrs) – From £22.00 Child Admission (3-15yrs) – From £22.00 Senior Admission (65+yrs) – From £19.00 Essential Companion/Carer** Admission – Free Under 3s Admission (0-2) – Free Ride Wristband (3+yrs) – £10.00 ON-THE-DAY PRICES Adult Admission (16-64yrs) – £32.00 Child Admission (3-15yrs) – £32.00 Senior Admission (65+yrs) – £29.00 Ride Wristband (3+yrs) – £12.00 Little Penguin Ride Wristband (children between 0.8m-1.0m in height) – £7.00 Essential Companion/Carer** Wristband – Free

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• Accessible parking
• Accessible toilets - All guest toilet facilities throughout the park have baby changing facilities and have wheelchair accessible unisex toilet provisions. No RADAR key is needed.
• Age friendly
• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - African Trading Company, Jungle Bazaar and African Queen Trading area all spacious retail outlets and can be accessed fully by wheelchair users. Mumbo Jumbo can be partially accessed by wheelchair users. Help will be willingly given to reach goods on higher shelves in all outlets. All doors are usually left open unless it is very poor weather, and full staff assistance is offered to all visitors who may require it. A hearing loop is available at the reception should one be required, and may be used in the main reception, or at any of the individual pay kiosks.
• Baby changing facilities
• Changing places facility
• Disabled Accessibility
• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - A hearing loop is available at the reception should one be required, and may be used in the main reception, or at any of the individual pay kiosks.
• Guide Dogs Permitted - Assistance dogs are allowed access to all pedestrian areas apart from walk-through animal exhibits. They are not allowed in the drive-through Safari for safety reasons and would constitute a breach of the Zoo Licensing Regulations. On some occasions it may be possible to leave assistance dogs at the front reception for the duration of the drive-through Safari. If they cannot be accommodated, kennels are available a short distance from reception. DOGS... We regret that animals are not allowed inside the Park. Dog kennels are available. A lock can be collected from reception for a £5.00 refundable deposit. Dogs need to remain in kennels for the duration of your visit. Kindly Note: Our kennels provide basic accommodation for your pet. Whilst drinking water is available, we do not provide water bowls or blankets. Please feel free to bring along any items that you consider would make your pet feel more comfortable.
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp / Level Access - A small number of wheelchairs can be collected from reception and are free of charge. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Users must leave a valid drivers license or set of car keys as a deposit.
• Wheelchair accessible
• On-Site café/restaurant - Dino Diner - An immersive and enchanting eating experience for dinosaur lovers and families alike. A brand new menu features a range of mouth-watering options, from lighter bites to ‘big eats’ – there is something for both carnivores and herbivores. Burger Co. - Take the weight off and try something tasty in our African-themed restaurant, located in the Adventure Theme Park. A few of our popular meals include our 6oz Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Chicken & Mango Salad. Little Burgers and half cuts for children make it perfect for the whole family. Pic 'N' Mix Sweet Shop – Souvenir rock or fudge, alongside traditional pick ‘n’ mix, candyfloss and chocolate bars. Refreshment Kiosks - Selling ice creams, hot and cold drinks and wrapped snacks. Fancy a picnic? – Use one of the many outside picnic benches or grassy spots throughout the park. All catering outlets are accessible by wheelchair users. Menus and information in these outlets are not currently available in either Braille or on tape.
• Picnic Site

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Parking & transport.

• Coach parking available
• On site parking - Guests arriving in their own vehicle can pay at one of the pay kiosks without having to leave their car; groups arriving by coach or minibus and pedestrians may pay at the main reception. The reception desk has an accessible counter for wheelchair users. The roadway leads from the self-drive Safari to the main car park, which consists of hard-standing, grass, and coach/minibus parking. Parking is free for all customers. 37 dedicated parking spaces for blue badge holders are located next to the entrance for the Plaza shopping area.
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Provider Facilities

• Accept coach parties
• Available for wedding receptions
• Conference facilities
• Event Venue
• Group Friendly
• Licenced for civil marriages

Provider Features

• In countryside
• Outdoor Attraction
• Smoking Some Areas

Target Markets

• Marketed Towards Children
• Marketed Towards Families
• Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
• Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups - The following prices and offers are available for groups of 12 or more paying people arriving by coach or minibus. Adult Admission - £7.25 (16-64yrs) Child Admission - £6.75 (3-15yrs) Under 3's Admission - Free Senior Citizen Admission - £6.99 Disabled Admission - £6.99 (available to blue badge holders) Student Admission - £6.99 (available to student card holders) Please Note: Admission prices do not include amusements or rides. Wristbands and Ride Tickets are available to purchase separately on the day of your visit from the Amusements area. HOW TO BOOK OR FIND OUT MORE... •Phone 01299 400700 •Email [email protected]

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• Group discounts available

Opening Times

* Open selected dates during the winter season. For up-to-date opening times, please visit www.wmsp.co.uk/calendar

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Visit both Drayton Manor Resort and West Midlands Safari Park with our Combi Ticket, and save over 45%!*

Book your tickets by 26th May for a visit up to 30th June and get two days out for just £45.

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Create WILD memories at West Midlands Safari Park, with a four-mile Safari Drive, featuring elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos and more.

Explore more on foot in the Safari Walk, where you can see red pandas and penguins, catch an amazing Sea Lion Show and wander through incredible, life-sized dinosaurs!

Combi Tickets are valid through May half term, when “Character Week” returns! Kids’ characters will be making appearances at intervals on selected dates. Come and see Bluey, Sonic the Hedgehog™, Hey Duggee, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Gruffalo, CoComelon and PAW Patrol at ticketed Meet & Greet sessions (at no additional cost to your admission ticket).

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• *Savings based on combined ‘on the gate’ full prices for Drayton Manor Resort and West Midlands Safari Park.
• Combi tickets are valid for 1-day admission to Drayton Manor Resort, and 1-day admission at West Midlands Safari Park including ride wristbands.
• Combi ticket available to purchase between 15th April – 26th May.
• Combi ticket valid on visits to both parks until 30th June 2024.
• Please check individual park opening dates before travelling.
• Combi tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Children under the age of 3 are permitted entry free of charge at Drayton Manor with the purchase of a Combi Ticket.
• Children under the age of 3 are permitted entry free of charge at West Midlands Safari Park.
• If your child is under 3 and 0.8m - 1.0m tall a Little Penguin Wristband can be purchased on the day for £7.
• Guests who require additional support in order to visit will need to apply online, at least 7 working days in advance of visits, with our partner Nimbus Disability. Applications are free, you will need to ensure you submit an application for each park. Or you can choose to pay £15 to upgrade to an Access Card which can be used at both parks as well as other venues. For more information about accessibility for Drayton Manor click here and for West Midlands Safari Park click here . We regret that we are no longer able to accept any other documents on the day, all guests requiring a free essential companion ticket must apply through Nimbus.
• Offer does not include a free return ticket to West Midlands Safari Park or Drayton Manor Resort.
• Drayton Manor Resort’s ‘rainy day guarantee’ cannot be added to a combi ticket purchase.
• Tesco clubcard vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with this offer.
• Combi tickets cannot be used with any other offer.
• Rainy Day Return & Free Return offer not valid with Combi Tickets.
• Please note, Drayton Manor Resort will appear on any bank statements or billing for your Combi Ticket purchase.
• By purchasing combi tickets, you agree to both West Midlands Safari Park’s and Drayton Manor Resort's terms and conditions. Drayton Manor Resort’s terms and conditions can be found here , West Midlands Safari Park’s terms and conditions can be found here.

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West Midland Safari Park guide - prices, rides, tickets, map and how to get discounts

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West Midland Safari Park is one of the major attractions in the West Midlands.

Here you can take a self-guided tour through a host of animal enclosures in your own car, and follow an all-weather discovery trail on foot to see more than 140 different animals.

These include cheetahs, lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and big cats.

As well as your safari experience the site includes a number of additional areas you can visit from the £2.5 million Land of the Dinosaurs animatronic exhibit to the Adventure Theme Park.

But what’s included in your admission ticket and what’s not? Here’s our ultimate guide to help you plan and make the most of a day here.

It includes how to get discounted tickets, daily show times, a map of the park, all about its FREE return visit vouchers, as well as what’s good and bad and how much a day here will realistically set you back.

Where is West Midland Safari Park?

West Midland Safari Park is an award-winning attraction that is located at Spring Grove in Bewdley, Worcestershire , DY12 1LF.

How long does it take to get to the park?

It will take around an hour to get to West Midland Safari Park from Birmingham.

How do I get there?

From Birmingham : Take the main Hagley Road to the Quinton Expressway A456 through Hagley and Blakedown following Safari Park signs through Kidderminster to Bewdley.

From Wolverhampton: Take the A449 to Kidderminster. Take the A456 to Bewdley. From the North: Take the M6 South, leave on exit 8 and join the M5 . Take the M5 to exit 3 and follow the A456 through Kidderminster to Bewdley.

From the South: Take the M5 North, leave on exit 6 and follow the A449 to Kidderminster. Take the A456 to Bewdley.

GPS co-ordinates: N 52 deg 22 min.760 W 2 deg 17 min.336

What are the opening and closing times for Spring 2017?

The park opens at 10am and it closes at 5.30pm.

The rides in the theme park close at 5pm along with the African village.

What time is the last entry to the park?

The latest time that you can gain entry to the park and the safari drive through is at 3pm.

What are the times of the daily animal shows?

12.30pm: Penguin feed, hippo feed and discover dinosaurs talk

1pm: Discover reptiles, friendly animal encounter and lemur talk

1.30pm: Sea lion show

2pm: Discover reptiles talk and African village encounter

2.30pm: Penguin feed, lemur talk, discover dinosaurs talk and hippo feed

3pm: Friendly animal encounter, meerkat feed and discover reptiles talk

3.30pm: Sea lion show

How much are tickets?

The standard admission prices for Summer 2017 are £23 for adults and £18 for children aged 3 to 15. Concessions are £21 and under threes go FREE. So for a family of two adults and two children (aged 3 to 15) it will set you back £82 to visit.

Can I get discounted tickets?

Yes discounted tickets are available when booking in advance online here.

If you book online you can actually save up to 35 per cent off the ticket price.

Can I get a discounted return ticket?

Another big plus of this park is that once you pay for your admission here you actually you get a FREE return voucher. The voucher entitles the vehicle and all paying occupants to a return visit to the park for no extra charge.

Terms and conditions apply to this return voucher which are detailed here.

Do I have to pay extra for any of the attractions?

Yes. Not everything is included in the standard admission ticket as you’ll need to pay extra for rides in the Adventure Theme Park. But that is the only part of the park’s that’s an extra charge.

To go on the rides you will need to buy a wristband.

The wristbands cover unlimited access to all of the rides. It is £14 for an adult, £12 for a concession and £11 for a child wristband. Individual ride tickets can also be purchased for £6 for 4 tickets.

Are there height restrictions for the theme park rides?

Yes. All the theme park rides have a minimum and or maximum height restriction and these vary per ride.

You can check what these are at the wristband office before you purchase your wristband or ride ticket.

But to give you an idea in general the smallest rides require a minimum of 0.8 metres height in standard footwear.

In some cases children may also require an adult to accompany them on a ride in which case adults will also need a wristband or ticket to ride.

If you would like to know more before you visit you can telephone the park on 01299 402114.

What if I don’t have a car can I still experience the drive through safari?

Yes. Guided tours of the ‘Drive-Through Safari’ by safari bus can be booked at the park’s main reception which is ideal if you are arriving to the park on foot.

How long does it take to go around the safari park?

A lot depends on how long you stay in certain areas depending on what animals interest your families most.

But in general it takes about an hour and a half to two hours get around the safari on a normal day. There are also shortcuts available for you take too along the route so you can speed up the drive-through if needed.

Do I need to queue to get around the safari park at peak times?

If the park is busy yes, The safari can easily take more than two hours at peak time because of jams and you don’t want your kids needing the loo in the middle of the lion enclosure, so try to visit the toilet before you start!

If you have air con to stop your windows from misting up, it’s actually just as much fun to do the safari in the rain as it is in fine weather.

Can I get food in the park?

Yes once you are out of the drive through safari area there are a few places where you can get food, including jacket potatoes.

Are there any picnic areas?

Yes. There is a large undercover eating area next to the coach park, which is often used by schools.

There are also picnic areas dotted across the park including in the Adventure Theme Park, African Village and car park, so you can take your own packed lunch if you prefer than buying food inside the park.

Can I get an annual pass if I plan to visit more than once to save money?

Yes. You can get unlimited admission* to West Midland Safari Park for 12 months, during standard opening hours, with its standard annual pass.

The prices for this are £55 for adults and £45 for children aged 3 to 15 years. Concessions are £50.

So for a family of two adults and two children (aged 3 to 15) a standard annual pass for all four will cost you a total of £200 - so you’d be saving money from your third visit.

*Please be aware that terms and conditions apply for the unlimited admission.

Read the T&Cs and found more out about this pass here.

Can I upgrade my pass to include adventure theme park rides?

Yes you can. The park also offers an annual pass plus. As well as unlimited admission* it includes unlimited access to its theme park rides in the summer season.

The prices for this are £85 for adults, £65 for children aged 3 to 15 years and concessions are £75.

Where do I get tickets?

You can book tickets online here where you can get discounted tickets.

Or you can buy in person on arrival from the ticket booth.

Can I use Tesco vouchers at the park?

Yes you can. Tesco Vouchers are valid against standard admission during daytime opening hours.

Small print: Tesco Vouchers are not valid for the Spooky Spectacular (evening only admission), Firework Festival or Santa Safari. Please also be aware that some rides and games are not included and are charged extra in all cases.

What about parking?

One of the positives is that parking is FREE for all visitors whether they are travelling to the park by car, minibus or coach.

What’s included in the cost of the admission ticket?

Pretty much everything apart from rides in the theme park and of course any refreshments purchased inside the park.

What’s included is the drive-through safari, land of the living dinosaurs, sea lion show, reptile world, penguin cove, African village, hippo lakes, seaquarium, creepy crawlies, twilight cave, meerkat mayhem, lemur woods, daily feeds, talks and animal encounters

The admission tickets also includes a return voucher which entitle the vehicle and all paying occupants to a return visit to the park.

Is there a map available of the park?

Yes. Here is the park’s easy to follow guide to all the features of the park to give you an idea of where everything is.

What can you see in the drive through safari?

The four-mile self-drive safari is split into African and Asian areas. And please be aware, so you can prepare your children for what to expect when they’re in the safari area, that almost all of the animals are free-roaming and can literally walk straight past your car.

Here’s an idea of what animals you can see in which areas:

African Plains: includes giraffe, including baby Rothschild’s giraffes, huge-horned Ankole cattle, cape buffalo, zebra and baby white rhino.

Wild Asia and Asian Lowlands: here you’ll find endangered deer and antelope, bactrian camels, the world’s rarest deer, the Philippine spotted deer, the Indian rhino and gentle banteng.

Carnivores section: you can see cheetahs here, Sumatran tigers and rare painted dogs.

Wild Woods : this area includes dhole and lions.

Elephant Valley: This area is home find the park’s three African elephants, Five, Latabe and baby Sutton.

What is the Land of the Dinosaurs?

The Land of Dinosaurs is currently the UK’s largest animatronic Dinosaur attraction. It tells the story of how the dinosaurs lived millions of years ago and it takes in the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods.

It is a walking trail that features over 40 life size, moving, breathing dinosaurs, including a T-rex, Triceratops, Spinosaurus and Quetzalcoatlus.

You can find out more about the dinosaur attraction here.

What time is the Adventure Theme Park open?

The adventure theme park is open daily from 11am during the summer season.

What rides are there in the Adventure Theme Park?

This area includes traditional fun fair ride like dodgems, water rides and rollercoasters as well as the park’s newest ride Kong. There are also various games stands and an amusement machine arcade.

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What’s the new Safari Academy?

The Safari Academy, launches in April 2017, and is designed specifically for visiting schools.

The modern, state-of-the-art building features five classroom and provided interactive education and hands-on discovery sessions for groups of all ages.

It will also run accredited animal care courses, holiday clubs, career days and open days and clubs for teachers.

You can find out more here.

The ticket price includes a return voucher but what are the T&Cs?

Yes when you purchase your tickets you will be given a return voucher.

This entitles the vehicle and paying occupants to a return visit to West Midland Safari & Leisure Park.

Summer return vouchers are valid on any open day, except bank holidays, until November 3, 2017. They are not valid for Firework Festivals and upgrade fees apply to see Santa.

Are there any special VIP packages?

Yes there are. The park’s VIP experience days allow you get you up close and personal to the animals and there’s a wide selection available.

They range from safari bus guided tours and VIP tour experiences, to ultimate big cat experience, rhino keeper for the day, junior keeper for the day for children aged 12 to 15 (this was a new packaged that started in 2016), sea lion and penguin keeper and lion house tour and lion cage feed.

There’s also a host of feed the animal packages, including feed the giraffes, tigers, cheetahs, and lemurs.

And here’s the small print...

* Opening and closing times and show times - The park management has asked to point out that opening, closing and show times may differ for events, at different times of year. So it advises visitors to double check their website here for the latest updates.

*VIP experience packages - These can either be booked for a specific date or on an open-dated basis valid for the season. The park states that while it will always try to accommodate changes in date, this will be subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed. It also adds that once an experience has been purchased refunds will not be considered.

Where can I find out more?

You can visit the venue’s website here or you can telephone 01299 402114.

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LUXURY ACCOMMODATION WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Introducing the award-winning Safari Lodges at West Midlands Safari Park. A mixture of beautiful lodges and premium cottages, designed to give you an up-close and immersive overnight wildlife experience like no other.

Safari Lodges short breaks include dinner and breakfast, spectacular views of the animals, admission to the Park during the day and Theme Park ride wristbands*.

*Summer season only. Generally from mid-February to end of October. Please see wmsp.co.uk for exact dates.

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Eight exclusive, luxury lodges, designed to give you an up-close and personal overnight wildlife experience like no other.

They will be integrated into the newly-updated reserves, with spectacular views overlooking the elephant and cheetah habitats.

Nestled into their own secluded area, there will be six lodges offering the only overnight accommodation experience with African elephants in the UK.

Two more lodges will offer incredible views of our majestic cheetahs.

Watch the wildlife as night falls over the reserves, whilst you enjoy a sumptuous evening meal, freshly-prepared by our chefs.

Wake up with views of elephants or cheetahs enjoying their morning feed while you feast on a delicious breakfast.

Safari Lodges short breaks include exclusive views of the animals, admission to the Park during the day and Theme Park wristbands*.

*Summer Season only.

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VIP ULTIMATE TOUR – EXTRA INFO 

What’s included:

• A half day experience
• Tour of the Safari in one of our jeeps
• A chance to feed a number of our animals
• Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide

Important Info:

• Minimum age for participants is 6 years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full-paying adult.
• VIP Experiences can be booked for a specific date. Whilst we will always try to accommodate changes in date, this is subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
• Once an experience has been purchased refunds will not be considered.

VIP LION FEED – EXTRA INFO 

• A 45-minute experience
• Meeting and feeding our lions
• Minimum age for participants is 6 years.
• Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult

VIP RHINO KEEPER EXPERIENCE – EXTRA INFO

• A half-day experience
• Meeting, feeding and looking after our Indian rhino
• A keeper for the Day Certificate
• Minimum age for participants is 16 years.
• Only available during our Summer Season.

VIP GIRAFFE FEED – EXTRA INFO

• A 30-minute experience
• Meeting and feeding our herd of giraffes
• Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

VIP JUNIOR KEEPER EXPERIENCE – EXTRA INFO

• Meeting, feeding and helping to care for animals like rhinos, lemurs, meerkats and more.
• A certificate
• Suitable for children between the ages of 10-15 years.
• Maximum two children per day.

VIP GUIDED TOUR – EXTRA INFO 

• A 90-minute experience
• A guided tour of the Safari Drive-through in one of our jeeps
• Minimum age for participants is 3 years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full-paying adult.

VIP STAR OF THE SEA LION SHOW – EXTRA INFO

• Meeting and feeding our sea lions during a Sea Lion Show
• Certificate
• A picture from your day
• Minimum age for participants is 5 years.
• Only one ‘Star’ per Sea Lion Show.

LION LODGE – OPENING SOON

We will be offering luxury overnight stays with lions in early summer 2023! The accommodation will be authentically integrated into the brand-new lion habitat, located past our African Village. Guests will experience an immersive and unforgettable overnight wildlife encounter, like no other.

The Lion Lodges will feature open-plan living and luxury interiors, with breathtaking views from every room into the new lion habitat, through floor-to-ceiling windows.

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TIGER LODGE

We will be offering luxury overnight stays with Sumatran tigers in autumn 2022! The accommodation will be authentically integrated into the newly built tiger habitat, giving guests an immersive and unforgettable overnight wildlife encounter, like no other.

The tiger lodges will feature open plan living and luxury interiors, with breathtaking views from every room into the new tiger habitat through floor to ceiling windows.

ACCESSIBILITY

To ensure all visitors can enjoy an incredible day at West Midlands Safari Park, we are dedicated to enhancing accessibility throughout the Park and its fantastic attractions. You can find plenty of helpful information about our services here, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our team.

NIMBUS DISABILITY

We are proud to partner with Nimbus Disability, the operators of the Access Card scheme, to streamline the process for obtaining 'Essential Companion' Tickets (previously known as 'Carer' tickets).

We take pride in offering complimentary essential companion tickets to guests requiring additional assistance during their visit to the Safari Park. With this new approach, you no longer need to bring sensitive documents on the day. Instead, please apply online through Nimbus Disability at least 7 working days before your first visit. If you've already applied, there's no need to reapply, as all approved applications are valid for 3 years.

Click the button below to start your FREE APPLICATION . There is also the option to upgrade to a physical Access Card, widely accepted across thousands of venues in the UK.

KEY POINTS  TO REMEMBER:

- Online Application: Apply online at least 7 days before your visit. Same-day applications are not accepted. - Individual Assessment: Nimbus Disability will assess your needs based on supporting documents through a secure application process. West Midlands Safari Park won't view the details of why you need assistance. - Free Companion Ticket: You'll receive a free Essential Companion Ticket when accompanying a paying guest. Children under 3 years don't pay admission, so no companion ticket is issued for them. - Beneficial Services: Essential Companion services aim to benefit those who simply couldn't attend without assistance. Nimbus Disability, a recognised authority on accessible tickets in the UK, ensures fair and impartial assessments. - Booking and Collection: Once approved, you can book your companion ticket online. If you have been awarded +2 or more, please book one companion ticket online and then contact [email protected]  to book the second companion. Alternatively, collect tickets at the Ticket Office on the day, with your Access registration details or Access Card. - Validity Period: Access Card and free WMSP Access Registration are valid for 3 years. Renew if planning a visit after expiry. - No On-the-Day Documentation: We can only accept an Access Card or successful Nimbus registration with the required +1 symbol for a free Essential Companion Ticket.

NIMBUS FAQS:

What is an essential companion ticket.

An Essential Companion ticket allows an additional guest to enter the park accompanying a paying guest, to assist with their visit, free of charge. An Essential Companion ticket is available for guests where support is needed that is significant, substantial and in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family/friends already accompanying the guest. The support must be due to disability-related needs.  

Following a successful application through our partner Nimbus, you can book your essential companion ticket online  here . If you have been awarded +2 or more, please book one Companion ticket online and then contact  [email protected]  to book the additional companions. You will need to provide the full name and Nimbus ID number in order to book the essential companion ticket. If you have not been awarded a +1 on your Nimbus account, you are not entitled to a free essential companion ticket and will need to pay admission for everyone.

By accepting the Essential Companion ticket, your companion accepts responsibility for providing you with support when visiting the park. This includes supporting you with any additional assistance in the event of an emergency. WMSP staff are unable to provide assistance in excess of their typical roles and general reasonable adjustments.  

Who is eligible for an essential companion ticket?

An Essential Companion ticket is available for guests where support is needed that is significant, substantial and in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family/friends already accompanying the guest. The support must be due to disability-related needs. 

If eligible, a guest may be entitled to more than one (but no more than 3), essential companion tickets. The number of tickets will be allocated depending on the assessment from Nimbus and with the appropriate +1/+2/! symbol, assigned to your application/Access Card. 

Essential Companion tickets are only available when accompanying a paying guest, we will not issue a companion ticket for guests who do not pay for admission (children under 3 years old). Essential Companions must be over 12 years of age. If aged between 12-17 years, they must still be accompanying a guest over 18 years of age. 

How do I apply for an essential companion ticket?

All applications need to be submitted via the Nimbus Disability website at least 7 working days before your visit, please use the link at the top of this page to apply. Applications are free of charge for guests who only wish to register their need to visit West Midlands Safari Park.  

You will also have the option to upgrade to a full Access Card at a cost of £15. Access Cards are valid for 3 years and are widely accepted across thousands of locations across the UK and beyond, including many other amusement parks and leisure attractions who offer similar assistance. 

If you are not able to use online forms and would be unable, because of the nature of your impairment, to apply online, Nimbus will be able to assist with telephone registration on 0330 808 5108. 

The Nimbus team will aim to process your application within 7 working days, although during peak dates this may be longer. We ask, where possible, to apply with at least 7 working days’ notice. You will have the option to give your planned visit date on the application, Nimbus will take this into consideration when processing your application. 

What do I do if I already have an Access Card?

If you already have a full, valid Access Card with an essential companion awarded, you can book your Essential Companion ticket online by using the link above the FAQ’s. If you have been awarded +2 or more,  please book one online and then contact  [email protected]  to book the additional companions.

You will need to provide the full name and Nimbus ID number in order to book the essential companion ticket. If you have not been awarded a ‘+’ icon on your Nimbus account, you are not entitled to a free Essential Companion ticket and will need to pay admission for everyone. 

You will need to ensure you bring your Access Card/Nimbus account details with you for our staff to check on entry alongside all tickets. Your companion tickets will be given an ‘open’ Safari Drive time slot, so they can join with your chosen time slot for the Safari Drive. 

You will be able to show your Access Card/Companion Admission ticket again at the Wristband Office to pick up a free Essential Companion wristband, provided you have paid for a wristband for yourself, and they will be assisting you on a 1:1 basis. 

What do I do if I have an Annual Pass?

If you have an Annual Pass with us and have previously had free carers, you will need to apply for Essential Companion through Nimbus. You will be able to apply for free or you can upgrade to a full Access Card. 

If your application is successful, you will be able to visit main Reception on your next visit and provide your Nimbus account details to our team. If you have been awarded the ‘+’, they will be able to issue you with an Essential Companion annual pass, on the same tier as the guest who requires the support. 

Alternatively, if you struggle with walking to Main Reception, please email our team on [email protected], including your annual pass membership number, your Nimbus account details and a photo of the pass holder with the Nimbus account (this will be required for the team to create the companion pass as below). 

The companion pass will need to have the photo and name of the guest requiring support. The pass will only be valid when using in conjunction with the named pass holder on the Access Card and the same annual pass expiry. You will be able to book in your visits online and will not need to collect a ticket on the day from Ticket Office.

How do I book an Essential Companion Ticket?

Following a successful application through our partner Nimbus, you can book your Essential Companion ticket online by using the link above the FAQ’s.

If you have been awarded +2 or more, please book one Companion ticket online and then contact  [email protected]  to book the additional companions.

Can I apply on the day for an essential companion ticket?

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the applications and to ensure that the team at Nimbus have enough time to process all your supporting documents, you will not be able to apply with less than 24 hours’ notice. Applications are still possible in less than 7 working days, however this provides significantly less time for an application to be reviewed.   

If you are purchasing tickets on the day (with Tesco vouchers) you can still apply in advance of your visit date, with at least 7 working days notice. 

Any guest who has not applied online through Nimbus, or if they have applied but have not had a reply so have no confirmation or card details, will not be able to collect a free Essential Companion ticket. All members of your party will have to pay for their admission to enter the Park, as all guests require a valid ticket. 

Please note, our staff are unable to review or approve any supporting documentation presented on arrival other than a valid Access Card or a WMSP Nimbus approval for a visit. Any such requests will be declined, and all guests will be required to pay the full on the day admission price to enter the Park.   

I'm visiting with a group from a care home/SEN organisation, do I need to apply?

We ask for all guests who require Essential Companions to apply through Nimbus, where possible.

If you are private carer for a client, their guardian will need to apply through Nimbus in advance of your planned visit.

For groups visiting from care/residential homes, SEN organisations or similar, who are not able to apply through Nimbus (whether you’re bringing a large group, do not have access to the documents required when making an application or cannot due to GDPR), we will instead accept a dated, headed & signed letter from the manager of your organisation, to be presented along with your staff ID at the Ticket Office on arrival. The letter must state how many guests are visiting (their tickets can be prebooked online or purchased on the day) and how many Essential Companions/carers are attending with them. 

You will need to head to the Ticket Office when you arrive with the letter and your staff ID and our team will be able to issue the required number of Essential Companion tickets.

We regret that we will not accept staff ID on its own; failure to produce a headed and dated letter alongside ID will require payment for all remaining guests, no refunds will be considered.  

If you have any concerns about applying through Nimbus when accompanying residents/clients, please email [email protected] who will be able to assist.

PARK ACCESSIBILITY FAQS:

Is the park wheelchair accessible.

The natural contours of the land mean that some areas have differing gradients, however, these have been minimised where possible. The Safari Walk has a mix of surfaces including tarmac and compressed gravel. Due to the differing gradients, wheelchair users may require assistance in some areas. Some areas feature anti-slip wooden decking paths and bridges.  

The path leading to the African Walking Trail has a steep incline with a compressed gravel surface, we do not recommend this route for wheelchair or mobility scooter users. Guests with pushchairs may also find this section difficult to navigate. You can instead use the tarmacked road past Marmoset Mischief to access the African Walking Trail by keeping right, taking the 2nd exit road and up a smaller incline. This is a shared route so please keep to the side and beware of vehicles.  

Please read our Accessibility Statement for more details.  

Can I hire a wheelchair?

Limited manual wheelchairs are available for free hire at our Main Reception. To reserve one, please pre-book via email at [email protected] or by phone at 01299 402114. You will need to leave your driving license as a deposit.  

Is there disabled parking?

We have free on-site parking for all vehicles, with 41 dedicated disabled spaces located adjacent to the entrance to the Safari Walk. It is a tarmac area on a decline towards the pedestrianised area. Parking bays are clearly marked, and spaces are on a first-come first-served basis. A valid  Blue Badge must be displayed in this area. 

The nearest toilets from the disabled parking bays are 100 to 200 metres up a modest incline and over the zebra crossing. 

What disabled toilets do you have on site?

Our disabled access toilets are strategically located throughout the Park, ensuring level access, lever arm taps, and handrails. Additionally, we offer adult changing facilities in the main car park area with a Changing Places approved Adult Changing Room. The room is fitted with an adjustable changing table, WC and fixed wash basin. Unfortunately, there is no shower facility. There is an XY track system and powered hoist with a Standard 2 point spreader bar – no harnesses are provided. 

This facility will require a RADAR key, keys are available from the Main Reception if required, with a driving license or £5 cash left as a returnable deposit. 

Do you have first aid assistance?

For your convenience, the First Aid post is conveniently located at the front of the Park, next to the Ticket Office and near the car park. Please be aware that our First Aid staff are unable to dispense medication.

Although the post isn't always staffed, assistance is just a phone call away using the phone located outside. Rest assured, a trained first aider is available in every area of the Park to provide immediate assistance if needed. 

Do you have concessions for blind/visually impaired guests?

We offer free admission for guests who are blind or visually impaired. You will not be able to book a ticket online, but will need to pick up a ticket from the Ticket Office on the day. You will need to bring with you a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) or similar (issued by your local council).  

You will also be entitled to an Essential Companion ticket, you will not need to apply in advance for this provided you are able to show your CVI for your own admission. All other guests in your party must book online in advance or pay on the day.  

To use the rides in the Adventure Theme Park, you will need to purchase a full price ride wristband and we would issue an Essential Companion wristband free of charge. You will need to show your CVI and admission ticket at the Wristband Office again.  

Can I bring my assistance dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome in pedestrianised areas, but are not permitted in certain animal habitats for safety reasons. Please ensure they are wearing an identifiable harness or jacket denoting their working status. Please note, Emotional Support Animals are not allowed access to the Park. 

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the Safari Drive for safety reasons and would constitute a breach of Zoo Licensing Regulations. Kennels are available a short walk from Main Reception. 

In all cases, the owner of the assistance dog must: 

• Only access the Safari Walk areas: Ice Age, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Explorers’ Play Park and Theme Park.  
• Leave dogs in our purpose-built kennels, if accessing the Safari Drive. Bedding, food, bowls, any toys and a small padlock will need to be provided by the animal’s owner. A key and padlock are available from Main Reception when checking the dog in, a £5 returnable cash deposit will be required. There is a water tap available to fill up water bowls.   
• Leave dogs in our purpose-built kennels, if staying in our Safari Lodges. You must make your own adjustments to ensure their safety (such as have a companion with them) to meet their needs. We suggest, where possible, that dogs are left at home if staying overnight with us.  
• Not enter the Discovery Zone buildings (Aquarium, Creepy Crawlies, Reptile World and Twilight Cave), Penguin Cove, Sea Lion Theatre, Lorikeet Landing, Red Panda Retreat, African Village (Meerkats and Lemur Woods), African Walking Trail, Tiger Tropics, or Lion Ridge. 
• Not attend any VIP sessions, animal education talks or any other situations where the presence of the dog may distress animals or affect their behaviour. 
• Always keep the dog on a lead and under control. 
• If the assistance dog starts barking or growling, move their dog to an area where no Safari Park animals are present until the assistance dog stops vocalising. 
• Only allow the dog to urinate or defecate on the grass car park next to the owner’s vehicle before entering the park and to clean up after. 

Do you have ride queue assistance?

If a guest struggles with queues, we do have limited provision to allow queuing at the ride exit. Please speak to a staff member at the wristband office. We will only consider guests for this service who have been assessed by Nimbus Disability as having Standing/Queuing requirements, you will need to show your access card or Nimbus account details for our staff to check the access requirements on your account. 

If we are able to accommodate you at the ride exits, the supervisor will issue you with a sticker to pop on both wristbands. This will be on a 1:1 basis, on quieter days we may be able to allow the family group to go on together. Please note that there may still be an element of queuing and you may need to wait a cycle or two of the rides, the operator will load a number of guests who arrived before you onto the ride first where required. If a guest is unable to wear their wristband, their adult companion can wear it on their wrist in their stead, our team will just write a brief clothing description on the band. 

If a guest has loose articles they would like to wear on the rides, like ear defenders or a cap/hat, they must inform a member of staff at the Wristband Office, who will issue you with a sticker to denote the authorisation of the items on the ride. We cannot allow loose items on the ride unless you have been issued with this sticker. 

PLEASE NOTE:  ALL GUESTS MUST BE ABLE TO SIT UP AND HOLD ON UNAIDED ON ANY RIDE. 

Do you have a help guide/social story?

We’ve put together a Social Story document that we hope will be useful, to show to guests who may be anxious about their visit to the Safari Park. It explains more about what guests will see, smell and hear during their visit.  Click to View Social Story.

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