Knowsley Safari is located in the North West of England – so we’re used to a bit of rain. The safari is open in the rain and it isn’t something that bothers over 600,000 visitors that come to see us each year. With our 5 mile safari drive you can explore in your own vehicle or one of our buses.
Is the safari park open when it rains?
Yes! The San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park are open every day of the year, rain or shine, including ALL holidays!
What is the best time to visit Knowsley Safari Park?
around 10 am
What is the best time to go to Knowsley Safari Park? What is this? The best time is around 10 am during the summer weekends when the schools are out. Or, go when the kids are in school!
How long do people spend at Knowsley Safari?
Our 5 mile safari drive is the longest in the UK, and home to everything from our cheeky baboons to our magnificent lion pride. The drive takes about an hour to complete and the best bit is …. you can go around as many times as you want!
Can you still drive through Knowsley Safari Park?
You can take our car-friendly route which still gives you fantastic views of our cheeky residents. If you fancy the thrill of the Baboons without any of the risk then try our baboon bus. You can book your seats online and you’ll be driven the whole way round the safari as well as through the baboon enclosure.
Is Knowsley Safari Park good in the rain?
Our answer is always yes. The animals have access to the safari drive or their shelters and you can still see them even in the rain. Occasionally we can have excessive rainfall that can cause flooding of some paths. This is often a short term problem and when this happens we will close any effected areas.
Do animals come out in the rain at the zoo?
They’re out in the elements all the time, so a little rain is nothing new to them. Zoo animals will still be outside and moving about in the rain.
Do you pay for rides at Knowsley Safari?
To enjoy our rides you can either buy a wristband at our information centre that will give you unlimited access all day or buy tokens for just one or two of your favourites.
How many lions does Knowsley Safari have?
We were shocked to find that there were no Tigers in the safari, the tiger enclosure had three lions.
Are there tigers at Knowsley Safari Park?
At Knowsley Safari, we have two Amur tigers who live in the Tiger Trail on the Foot Safari. Sinda arrived in the park in 2010 followed by Miron in 2020 as part of a European breeding programme. The current Amur Tiger population is around 540 as the demand for tiger parts has pushed them to the brink of extinction.
Does your car get damaged at Knowsley Safari Park?
Worried about car damage at Knowsley Safari? We don’t blame you, our baboons love to get up to mischief. If you stick to the rules of the safari drive, our animals are highly unlikely to cause any significant damage as they are so used to cars in the safari.
What is Knowsley famous for?
Knowsley takes its name from the parish of Knowsley, the seat of the earls of Derby and home of the Stanley family since the 14th century. Apart from Prescot, which was an important watchmaking centre in the 18th century, most industrial development in Knowsley took place during the 20th century.
Are Knowsley car parks still free?
Car parks and charges
Car park charges operate Monday – Saturday, 8am – 5pm (except bank holidays).
Which is the biggest safari park in UK?
Knowsley Safari Park
Knowsley Safari Park near Prescot in Merseyside boasts the UK’s longest safari drive over 550 acres. Here you’ll have close encounters with African lions, white rhinos and bison from the comfort of your own car.
Can you take your own food to Knowsley Safari Park?
Yes lots of picnic areas. Bring a picnic mat if you want to have lunch on the grass areas.
Who owns Knowsley?
the Stanley family
Knowsley was held by the Lathom family since the twelfth century. In 1385, with the marriage of Isabel de Lathom to Sir John de Stanley, the lands passed to the Stanley family who still hold it today.
Can you do animal kingdom in the rain?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not recommended for rainy day traveling due to most of the animal habitats being outdoors. Only Test Track closes due to rain.
What happens if it rains Night Safari?
Night safari might not be so enjoyable in the rain. The Creatures of The Night show is in the open, and the walking trails difficult to walk because they are rather narrow. The animals might go into hiding as well.
Is it worth going to Longleat in the rain?
You will find the animals will go inside if it’s raining so your view may be limited. The weather also affects feeding, they will not feed the giraffes if it’s raining because apparently they can be a bit skittish. We also found that despite no rain in the afternoon, all the animals were still hiding inside.
Where do animals go in heavy rain?
Most terrestrial animals do seek shelter. In nature, that can happen in tree or log holes, under rocks or leaves, or underground. Smaller animals like squirrels and mice will huddle together in such shelters, attempting to stay warm.
Are zoos better in the rain?
The animals are typically more active in cooler (and sometimes rainy) weather) – a complaint we hear all the time is “We took our kids to the zoo, but the animals were just lying around”. That’s pretty common – animals don’t like to do more than they need to when it’s 90 degrees outside.