Zoos & Wildlife · Kendal
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
📍 LA7 7FE
Photo: TheArmchairSoldier (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Indoor tropical halls to explore whatever the weather
- Interactive hands-on wildlife displays
- Wild Café with conservatory and outdoor picnic area
- Small licensed zoo set within three acres
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a small 3-acre licensed zoo near Beetham, Cumbria, home to over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. It offers a unique and exciting blend of wildlife and interactive hands-on displays, with lush indoor tropical halls, walkthrough enclosures and picturesque outdoor spaces, making it great fun no matter the weather. Owned and operated by a registered charity, the zoo prides itself on its commitment to education and conservation of wild species. Delicious, wholesome food is available every day from the Wild Café, which has a conservatory and outdoor picnic area. The zoo is open every day from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Nearby, Silverdale station is 2.6 miles away, and there are 78 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Every day from 10am, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Booking
- Just five minutes off junction 35 of the M6
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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The Coach House
Arnside and Silverdale, North West England
Sleeps 6
£886 per break
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1.1 mi
Corner Cottage
Arnside and Silverdale, North West England
Sleeps 4
£644 per break
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Lakeland Wildlife Oasis into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Silverdale 2.6 miles
- Arnside 3.1 miles
- Carnforth 4.4 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page