This wildlife reserve and safari park is home to over 900 animals from around 90 species, including some of the world's most endangered. The park is divided into different habitats, such as the African Experience, the Asian Experience, and the South American Experience, each featuring animals native to those regions. Visitors can drive through the various sections, getting up close to animals such as giraffes, rhinos, and lions in a naturalistic setting. There are also walk-through areas, including a gorilla kingdom and a dinosaur-themed area with life-sized models. The park offers a range of activities, including animal feeds, talks, and encounters, as well as a play area and restaurants.
We went for a safari ranger experience, one & a half hour guided trip around Africa & Asia seeing the animals roaming free. Close up on many occasions, too. Fantastic & fun information given by our guide Becky. The enclosures, when needed, were spacious & very close to natural habitats. A brilliant experience & we can't wait to return. I can not comment on the rooms as we didn't stay there, but maybe next time ....
One of the best experiences we've had as a family. We will definitely be back, and quite soon. Animals well looked after, a lot of space for them, the safari experience was amazing and our son had the time of his life. We did not stay overnight, but it something we look forward to next time. Staff were great, helpful and always smiling.
Love port lymph! It's a wonderful day out with the kids however I would say it's a long way round to walk it so either hire one of the cars they have available or take a pram because its exhausting walking around with a toddler who's gonna want to be carried. Especially if it's hot! The map they give you can be a bit confusing but you can see a lot of the animals by walking around. Everytime we have come we have done the safari ride and its definitely worth it as you will see more animals. The giraffe encounter was by far the best we have ever had with the giraffes being within touching distance! I would also say the restaurant/cafes are ridiculously expensive. PS3.50 for a bottle of coke is madness so I would recommend taking your own food and drink. Overall a great experience just quite pricey!
We went on the Land Rover safari tour. The experience was incredible. We got very close to some remarkable animals. The location is stunning. The afternoon tea was lovely. Other hospitality elements were also good. But the best part of the experience was Casey, the ranger who showed us around. His knowledge of and passion for animals and conservation added massively to the quality of the experience. Truly magically.
Had an amazing time here with the kids, so many animals so much to see, safari was excellent with very knowledgeable keepers explaining the experience, we didn't get to go round everything as there was so much. Key moments for us, the tigers at the top, so close and amazing to watch. And the baby gorilla that claps with you as you walk past. Bad parts were food prices I'd advise either taking a packed lunch or as we did get a meal deal from the shop just down the road from the main entrance. Or else you'll be looking at 50 quid for 2 adults and a child. I'll definitely be going back.
We visited them twice and I have some mixed feelings. To start with the good ones: - I care about animal welfare and don't like traditional zoos for keeping animals in small cages, bored to death, etc. This place is nothing like that, instead of cages animals have large enclosures with many constructions and toys and animals seem to enjoy it. That's a big plus - the safari experience is great. It is a very large enclosure, where animals roam free and you can watch them from a truck. I enjoyed that a lot Now, to the negative things: - contrary to what they say in the brochure, there is no food available to buy for the visitors, unless you are their hotel guest. On our first visit we walked through 4 restaurants (placed in a large distance from each other) to hear that they either not have food (only drinks), or they are only for hotel guests, and finally the 5th restaurant (Baby Doll restaurant) was able to serve us some food. But on the second visit, we went straight to that 5th restaurant, only to hear that its policy had changed and they are serving only to the hotel guests, and all other restaurants in their park are closed (it was 4 pm and the restaurant was almost empty). Having to come up with some alternative solutions to a hungry family takes all the pleasure away from an otherwise nice visit. If you plan to go there, please bring sandwiches with you - when buying the tickets they treat them as a voluntary donation and if you are eligible, they ask you to consent to the gift aid scheme (which gives them extra 20% from tax). This is an outright illegal approach and on top of that, if you don't qualify for the gift aid, they ask you to voluntarily "donate" the extra 20% (or if not, they will not give you the ticket). I'd honestly think it's just a nitpicking of me, and we should be graceful to such creative approach in such a modest and selfless charity like this one, but this place does not make that impression really. It's a display of opulence with exclusive restaurants (for hotel guests only of course) and rooms with average prices of PS700 per night.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
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We went for a safari ranger experience, one & a half hour guided trip around Africa & Asia seeing the animals roaming free. Close up on many occasions, too. Fantastic & fun information given by our guide Becky. The enclosures, when needed, were spacious & very close to natural habitats. A brilliant experience & we can't wait to return. I can not comment on the rooms as we didn't stay there, but maybe next time ....
One of the best experiences we've had as a family. We will definitely be back, and quite soon. Animals well looked after, a lot of space for them, the safari experience was amazing and our son had the time of his life. We did not stay overnight, but it something we look forward to next time. Staff were great, helpful and always smiling.
Love port lymph! It's a wonderful day out with the kids however I would say it's a long way round to walk it so either hire one of the cars they have available or take a pram because its exhausting walking around with a toddler who's gonna want to be carried. Especially if it's hot! The map they give you can be a bit confusing but you can see a lot of the animals by walking around. Everytime we have come we have done the safari ride and its definitely worth it as you will see more animals. The giraffe encounter was by far the best we have ever had with the giraffes being within touching distance! I would also say the restaurant/cafes are ridiculously expensive. PS3.50 for a bottle of coke is madness so I would recommend taking your own food and drink. Overall a great experience just quite pricey!
We went on the Land Rover safari tour. The experience was incredible. We got very close to some remarkable animals. The location is stunning. The afternoon tea was lovely. Other hospitality elements were also good. But the best part of the experience was Casey, the ranger who showed us around. His knowledge of and passion for animals and conservation added massively to the quality of the experience. Truly magically.
Had an amazing time here with the kids, so many animals so much to see, safari was excellent with very knowledgeable keepers explaining the experience, we didn't get to go round everything as there was so much. Key moments for us, the tigers at the top, so close and amazing to watch. And the baby gorilla that claps with you as you walk past. Bad parts were food prices I'd advise either taking a packed lunch or as we did get a meal deal from the shop just down the road from the main entrance. Or else you'll be looking at 50 quid for 2 adults and a child. I'll definitely be going back.
We visited them twice and I have some mixed feelings. To start with the good ones: - I care about animal welfare and don't like traditional zoos for keeping animals in small cages, bored to death, etc. This place is nothing like that, instead of cages animals have large enclosures with many constructions and toys and animals seem to enjoy it. That's a big plus - the safari experience is great. It is a very large enclosure, where animals roam free and you can watch them from a truck. I enjoyed that a lot Now, to the negative things: - contrary to what they say in the brochure, there is no food available to buy for the visitors, unless you are their hotel guest. On our first visit we walked through 4 restaurants (placed in a large distance from each other) to hear that they either not have food (only drinks), or they are only for hotel guests, and finally the 5th restaurant (Baby Doll restaurant) was able to serve us some food. But on the second visit, we went straight to that 5th restaurant, only to hear that its policy had changed and they are serving only to the hotel guests, and all other restaurants in their park are closed (it was 4 pm and the restaurant was almost empty). Having to come up with some alternative solutions to a hungry family takes all the pleasure away from an otherwise nice visit. If you plan to go there, please bring sandwiches with you - when buying the tickets they treat them as a voluntary donation and if you are eligible, they ask you to consent to the gift aid scheme (which gives them extra 20% from tax). This is an outright illegal approach and on top of that, if you don't qualify for the gift aid, they ask you to voluntarily "donate" the extra 20% (or if not, they will not give you the ticket). I'd honestly think it's just a nitpicking of me, and we should be graceful to such creative approach in such a modest and selfless charity like this one, but this place does not make that impression really. It's a display of opulence with exclusive restaurants (for hotel guests only of course) and rooms with average prices of PS700 per night.
