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!

  • 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!

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular 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

Special Days

  • 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

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Tick IconSuitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Directions

Ponderosa Zoo

Ponderosa R T C, Park Farm, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0PN, England

Tel: 01924235276

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