Ponderosa Zoo
Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire
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!
That's not all! Ponderosa Zoo offer a nocturnal animal walkthrough! We highly recommend trying this out as you can see a variety of animals on your walkthrough.
And, once you’ve seen all the animals, head on over to the man-made beach and pirate ship in the sand - it will feel like you're at the beach! Or why not check out the adventure playground with its very own zip wire? Your little adventurers will be able to fly and run like reindeer.
Planning a weekend visit? You can also learn about all these amazing animals with educational talks. You could even sign up for a personal encounter with one of the furry residents!
Food and Drink
Looking for somewhere to eat? Head to the coffee shop for some delicious snacks and refreshments! You can also heat up baby food there too.
Fancy some pizza? The Pizza Shed is for you! They have a range of yummy pizzas to choose from.
Pssttt... there's even a beautiful pond area with an overlooking restaurant. The Lakeside Restaurant offers a range of snacks, meals and afternoon tea! They even offer a Sunday carvery.
Ponderosa Zoo is the perfect family day out for those animal lovers and outdoor enthusiasts! There's just so much to see, do and learn about at the zoo. It's well worth the visit!
Why We Recommend Ponderosa Zoo
- Over 120 animals to meet & learn about
- Outdoor adventure playground
- Pirate ship on the sand
Over 120 animals!
Ponderosa Zoo has over 120 animals for you to discover, including, lemurs, meerkats, alpacas, wallabies and so much more!
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!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, December 25 2024: Closed
Thursday, December 26 2024: Closed
Tuesday, December 31 2024: Closed
Wednesday, January 1 2025: Closed
1st April - October 25th Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Winter Hours - 1st November - 31st March Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-15) : £7.95
- Adult (15-18+) : £8.95
General AdmissionAdults: £8.95Child: £7.95
Senior: £7.95Family (2 adults, 2 kids OR 1 adult, 3 kids): £28.00
Under-2s: FREE
Disabled Adult: £6
Carer: £5.50
Disabled Senior £5.50
Disabled Child: £5.50
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
The Coffee Shop
Choose from hot drinks, cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
Pizza Shed
Choose from a range of yummy pizzas to choose from.
The Lakeside Restaurant
Choose from a range of snacks, meals, afternoon tea and a Sunday carvery.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Ponderosa R T C
Park Farm
Smithies Lane
Heckmondwike
West Yorkshire
WF16 0PN
England
Tel: 01924235276
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By train:
- The closest train station to Ponderosa is located in Dewsbury.
By bus:
- The closest bus station to Ponderosa is located in Heckmondwike.
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Last Updated: 15:00 19/03/2025
Additional Information
By car from Manchester:
- Come off the M62 at Junction 26 and turn right onto the A638.
- Follow this road through Cleckheaton and turn right at the clock tower in Heckmondwike centre.
- The zoo is signposted on the right. Turn down station lane, under the railway bridge, past Al Murad tiles and we are the next left.
By car from Leeds:
- Turn off the M62 at Junction 27 and pick up the A62 towards Huddersfield.
- Drive through 6 sets of lights and turn left into Heckmondwike, then turn right at the clock tower in Heckmondwike centre.
- The zoo is signposted on the right. Turn down station lane, under the railway bridge, past Al Murad tiles and we are the next left.
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