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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Southport
From big cats to lambing season, the zoos, wildlife parks and farm parks around Southport cover every kind of animal encounter — think Botanic Gardens Aviary, Windmill Animal Farm and Blackpool Zoo. Distances below are from Southport itself, so you can plan the day properly.
Zoos & Wildlife
11.6 mi from Southport
Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo is set in over 37 acres of stunning, spacious parkland, with more than 1,000 mesmerising animals to discover. You can make your way into Dinosaur Safari to meet prehi...
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16.3 mi from Southport
Knowsley Safari Park
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 enj...
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24.4 mi from Southport
Wild Wings Birds of Prey
Wild Wings Birds of Prey is a small zoo based in Risley, Warrington, in the North West of England, home to owls, hawks, falcons and eagles including Logan, Koda and Shannara, along...
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25.9 mi from Southport
Walton Hall Zoo
Walton Hall Zoo is a small, free-to-enter children's zoo in Walton, Warrington, dating back to the early 1960s. You'll find alpacas, rescue donkeys, potbellied pigs, African pygmy...
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28.9 mi from Southport
Butterfly House and Mini Zoo
This is a former Edwardian palm house turned rainforest habitat, now home to free-flying butterflies such as the blue morpho and owl butterfly, alongside Koi carp, tortoises and a...
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29.6 mi from Southport
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is a large conservation zoo set across 130 acres near Chester, home to over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species. You can explore indoor habitats including the UK'...
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29.6 mi from Southport
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is a large wildlife attraction covering 130 acres, home to over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species, including a walkthrough lemur area and the UK's largest tropi...
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Make a day of it
Feeding times and keeper talks are the highlights at most parks — check the day's schedule when you arrive and plan your route around them.
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Frequently asked questions
How far are these from Southport?
Every attraction shows its distance from Southport — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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