Ponderosa Zoo Off Smithies Lane, Liversedge, Heckmondwike WF16 0PN
About the Business
Welcome to Ponderosa Zoo, an exciting and diverse tourist attraction located in the heart of West Yorkshire, UK. With a mission to promote care and conservation of wildlife, our establishment provides visitors with an unforgettable experience of animal encounters, education, and entertainment.
Spread across 22 acres of greenery and woodland, our zoo houses over 120 species of animals, ranging from big cats, primates, and reptiles, to small mammals and birds. Our animal welfare team works tirelessly to provide them with spacious habitats that meet their specific needs and replicate their natural environments as closely as possible.
At Ponderosa Zoo, we offer various interactive experiences that allow visitors to get up close and personal with our animals. Our "Meet the Meerkats" experience, for instance, lets you enter the South African Meerkat colony and watch them play and socialize. If you're a lover of big cats, there's no better place than our "Big Cat Experience," where you'll get a close encounter with our majestic tigers, leopards, and lions.
Apart from animal encounters, we also feature various shows and activities that cater to visitors of all ages. Our "Birds of Prey" show is a crowd favorite, where you can watch our trained falcon and owl display their hunting skills in a natural setting. For children, we provide a fun-filled adventure playground where they can enjoy slides, swings, and a sandpit.
At Ponderosa Zoo, we put a strong emphasis on wildlife conservation and education. Our passionate animal care team conducts daily talks and presentations on various topics, including animal behavior, breeding, and conservation. We also run various workshops and school programs that help children learn and appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation.
So come and join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning at Ponderosa Zoo. We're located just off Smithies Lane in Liversedge, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN. Open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, we promise you an unforgettable wildlife adventure!
Photos
Location & Phone number
Off Smithies Ln, Liversedge, Heckmondwike WF16 0PN, United Kingdom
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 17:00
Friday:
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 17:00
Reviews
"Loved it although we went quite early and a lot of the animals were asleep still but they had perked up later on. Kid friendly with lots of places to play or sit down if needed. The cafe was nice and the gifts were well priced"
"Ponderosa is a super little zoo. Lots to see and playgrounds for children. As we visited during the winter months the cafe was not open but the restaurant was serving a variety of tasty snacks and warm drinks. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The keepers, restaurant staff and the lovely lady in the gift shop."
"We went to Ponderosa in July 2021 and again today. Both times we absolutely loved it. Its only small so we got around all of the animals in about an hour. There are 2 playgrounds and some big bouncy pillows and a cafe. Its always clean and there's a good variety of small animals. Our daughter got the chance to handle a giant snail and a stick insect! She also loved the lemur walk where she could get up close to the lemurs."
"Had a great day here! Lots of parking, all buggy proof, very kid friendly. All of the animal exhibits have QR codes, so you can learn about them, watch them being fed etc without having to wait around for a "talk time". There's lots of play areas and places to eat. staff are very friendly and there's also toilets at all the different parts of the zoo. Will definitely go again as it's amazing value for the price you pay. Enjoyed more than Chester zoo."
List of local businesses, places and services in Bradford
⭐ business help 🔍 services ☎ phones 🕒 opening times ✍️reviews 🌍 addresses, locations 📷 photos