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Stay Safe at the Welsh Mountain Zoo

Below is the important information you need to know about visiting Welsh Mountain Zoo. Please note this may change according to the latest guidelines that are put in place. We kindly request that you check this page regularly for updates.

We have implemented a number of measures so that we can provide a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone.

Please help us to help you, so your visit to the Zoo is the best it possibly can be.

Some of these measures include:

  • Bins are available around site. We request that guests seperate and deposit their rubbish appropriately when visiting the Zoo .
  • Our toilet facilities are open. We ask visitors to follow good hygiene practices by ensuring that you wash your hands properly with soap and hot water before you leave.

    FAQs

    In the event that your question is not covered below, you can also make contact with us via email on info@welshmountainzoo.org or telephone 01492 532938.

    A selection of hot and cold foods will be available from the Safari restaurant, with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis.

    At busy times, queues may be a little longer than normal and we kindly ask that visitors understand the need for this.

    Take away food and beverages will also be available from the Safari Restaurant and the Zoolicious sweet shop (weekends only).

    You are very welcome to bring a picnic with you when visiting the Zoo.

    We kindly ask that you dispose of your waste responsibly in our recycling and waste bins provided around the site.

    The Keeper for the Day scheme and Animal Experiences with the Meerkats, Penguins, Primates and Sea Lions have resumed and can be booked via our Experiences page.

    All participants will be required to wear of face covering at all times whilst taking part in the experience. This requirement applies to both adults and children.

    Following specialist veterinary advice, we are currently not able to offer animal experiences with the Snow Leopards in order to protect these at risk species. Any pre-booked experiences will be rescheduled when this advice changes. We appreciate the disappointment this may cause and we apologise for any inconvenience, but hope you will understand our decision.

    Thank you for your understanding.





    We have been constantly monitoring advice from the World Health Organisation and we are maintaining close contact with our veterinary teams and zoo professional bodies to keep abreast of the evolving situation.

    We ask that you do not visit the Zoo if you have symptoms of Coronavirus. Please follow the Government guidance to keep yourself and others safe - https://www.gov.wales/coronavirus

    You can view our opening hours here.

    There’s no doubt that these are challenging times for all us, but this crisis is one of the worst the National Zoo of Wales has ever faced in its 58-year history.

    Our dedicated and hard-working team are continuing to provide the best care for our amazing animals, as they always do. However, with 140 species to care for, running costs in excess of £100,000 per month during lockdown and lost income, the National Zoological Society of Wales (our Charity), really does need your support.

    If you can, please help us to secure the future of the Zoo by making a donation. Whether you give a little or give a lot, the support you provide will help us to continue the care for our animals.

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    As we are sure you will appreciate, this is an extremely busy time for us at the moment. Please bear with us whilst we respond to each individual query. It may take a little extra time, but please rest assured that we will be in touch as soon as we possibly can.

    You can also make contact with us via email on info@welshmountainzoo.org

    • All visitors, members and children under the age of three require tickets. Zoo members will also need to show their membership card upon arrival. Gift/Complimentary Ticket holders will need to hand these tickets in upon arrival.
    • Tickets must be booked by 9.30am on the day you plan to visit.
    • TICKETS ARE VALID FOR THE DAY STATED ON THE BOOKING. THEY ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE - THIS INCLUDES CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL SUCH AS ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
    • Available booking dates are shown in green on the calendar. When dates are shown in red, the maximum booking capacity has been reached. For dates going forward, please keep checking back for availability as we'll be releasing more dates soon.
    • A Family ticket applies to 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children.
    • A Senior ticket is valid for adults 60 and over, a Child ticket is for ages 3 to 15. Children aged 2 and under are free.
    • Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Tickets can only be redeemed during opening hours and the last entry to the Zoo is approximately 1 hour before closing time - Click Here to see Opening Times
    • Disabled - A discounted rate is available for the registered disabled, due to the challenging terrain. Please note that verification of disability status will be required e.g. DLA/PIP Letter, DWP Book, Blue/Orange badge or letter from GP. You will be required to provide this on arrival. Please click here to see our Accessibility Statement before your visit.
    • Carers - If a visitor requests the need for a carer, as long as the above criteria has been met, a discounted carer ticket can be purchased alongside a disabled persons/wheelchair users ticket. Only 1 carer ticket may be purchased per disabled persons/wheelchair users ticket.
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