1. West Midlands
  2. Warwickshire
  3. Atherstone
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Twycross Zoo Tickets from £22.00
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About Twycross Zoo

Looking for an attraction packed with family fun, outdoor adventure, really wild discoveries and more? Head to Twycross Zoo for a day of fantastic family fun. Get ready to see some incredible animals up close and explore the fan-favourite The Gruffalo Discovery Land, which is located right in the heart of England at Twycross Zoo's main park.

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Meet some of the rarest species on the planet! Did you know that Twycross Zoo is the only place in the UK where you can see all four great apes – the closest cousins to the human race? Or let your little monkeys run wild in the indoor soft play or outdoor Wet & Wild splash pad! Not forgetting that you can get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals in immersive habitats – PLUS so much more!

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Twycross Zoo - home to the four great apes!

Get face-to-face with our closest animal relatives at Twycross Zoo, the only place in the UK where you can see all four great apes - chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos - all under one roof!

If you're looking for an unforgettable day of wild encounters and jaw-dropping jungle vibes - this is it!

The Gruffalo Discovery Land, journey into the deep dark wood

The Gruffalo Discovery Land takes you on an immersive journey as you follow the story of the small mouse and his giant imagination. With interactive animatronics, immersive clips from the movie and butterfly and goat walk-throughs to wander amongst. There's even a Gruffalo-themed café for you to enjoy some Gruffalo Crumble!

You can be a zoo keeper for a day!

Twycross Zoo offers a range of animal experiences to suit every animal lover. Strap on your boots and become a zoo keeper for a day! Help the expert keepers take care of the Eastern Black Rhino and put in a hard days work to care for our giraffes too!

There are loads of other animal experiences for you to enjoy too including 2024 Big Cat Encounter, Great Ape Tour, Red Ruffed Lemur & Surprise Primate Experience and more!

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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

Open daily from 10 am. Please check the website for up-to-date opening hours. Twycross Zoo, including The Gruffalo Discovery Land is closed on Christmas Day. Please note; The Gruffalo Discovery Land is closed to general public who do not have a ticket to this land for our exclusive event from 11th November - 26th December.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (3-17) : £19.75
  • Adult (18+-18+) : £26.95

General Admission Advanced Online Price
Adults (18+): £26.95
Child (2-17): £19.75
Infants (under 3): FREE 

Prices exclude voluntary gift aid donations.


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Contact Details

Twycross Zoo
Burton Road
Twycross
Atherstone
Warwickshire
CV9 3PX
England

Twycross Zoo is located on the A444, which can be accessed via the A5 and the M42, junction 11. Look out for the brown zoo signage on the roads on your journey.

Tel: 01827880250

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Transport Information

The best stations to travel to are Nuneaton or Atherstone station.

You would have to take a bus or taxi to the zoo after alighting the train.

The number 7 bus runs one direct service from Atherstone Station to the zoo, departing just after 10 am. It's also a 10-minute taxi ride to the zoo but please book ahead as there's no taxi rank.

From Nuneaton Station, it's a 15-minute taxi ride but there is a taxi rank so you don't have to prebook.

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