Zoos & Wildlife · Leeds
Tropical World
📍 LS8 1DQ
Photo: Frombowen (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Meet meerkats, monkeys, crocodiles and butterflies
- Journey through rainforest, mangroves and desert habitats
- Explore themed houses including Butterfly House and Aquarium
- Follow a sculpture trail of eight carved beech trees
- Monkey Madness event during October half term
Tropical World in Leeds takes you on a journey through rainforest, mangrove and desert habitats, where you can meet meerkats, monkeys, crocodiles and butterflies. Wander through themed spaces such as the Butterfly House, Aquarium, Waterfall House and Desert House, or follow the nearby sculpture trail of carved beech trees in Roundhay Park's wildflower meadows. It's a great day out for families, open every day from 10am to 6pm, with tickets available online in advance or on arrival. If you're staying in the area, Cross Gates station is around 3.3 miles away, and there are 46 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it an easy addition to a Leeds visit.
Practical details
- Open
- 10am to 6pm every day, closed on some public holidays
- Booking
- Tickets available online or on arrival at the gift shop
- Best for
- Families exploring Roundhay Park's animals and gardens
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Tropical World into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Cross Gates 3.3 miles
- Burley Park 3.6 miles
- Leeds 3.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page