Over 120 animals!
Ponderosa Zoo has over 120 animals for you to discover, including, lemurs, meerkats, alpacas, wallabies and so much more!
About Ponderosa Zoo
Ponderosa Zoo has everything you could wish for, being home to over 120 animals and featuring multiple outdoor areas for your kids to discover. You and your little animal lovers are sure to have a wild time there!
Things To Do
Get ready to come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures on the planet! Ponderosa Zoo has a huge selection of animals from wallabies and meerkats to African cape porcupines and alpacas. They even have a reptile house if your kids love slithering snakes! Psstt...you can even walk through the Lemur enclosure!
Man-Made Beach
The Zoo also has a man-made beach for you to enjoy! There's even a pirate ship for the kids to play on. It's perfect for those summer days out!
Lakeside Restaurant
Not only does the Lakeside Restaurant serve some delicious snacks and drinks but it overlooks a beautiful water area!
Attraction Details
Opening Times
Regular Times
- 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
- Gift Shop: 10am–4pm
- Coffee Shop: 10am–4pm
- Pizza Shed: closed until February half term
- Lakeside Restaurant: Sundays only 12:30pm–3pm (last food orders 2:45pm)
- Lemur Lookout: 11am–12pm and 1:30pm–2:30pm
- Air Bouncers: open daily except bad weather
1st April - October 25th Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Winter Hours - 1st November - 31st March Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Plan Your Visit
FAQs
Directions
Ponderosa Zoo
Ponderosa R T C, Park Farm, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0PN, England
Tel: 01924235276
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Last updated: 10:18 25/08/2026