Zoos & Wildlife · Merseyside
Knowsley Safari Park
📍 L34 4AN
Photo: Lauren (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Drive through the safari in your own vehicle
- Watch the sea lion display
- Watch birds of prey feeding and flying close up
- Ride the Baboon Bus safari tour
Knowsley Safari is a drive-through wildlife park in Prescot, Merseyside, where most people visit by car to enjoy the Safari Drive, though you don't need to have your own car to enjoy the full safari experience, with the baboon bus available to book during weekends and most days throughout school holidays. Highlights include the sea lion display and birds of prey display, perfect for families with children of all ages. The park is clearly signposted on the M57 and easy to find, with Prescot station 1.4 miles away for those arriving by train. If you fancy making a longer trip of it, there are 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open all year round, hours vary by season
- Booking
- Wheelchair accessible taxis should be booked in advance
- Accessibility
- Pedestrian footpath leads directly to the front gates
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Children's Entertainment
- ✓ Amusements
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Knowsley Safari Park into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Eccleston Park 1.4 miles
- Prescot 1.4 miles
- Whiston 2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page