The 50 best places to go out in Blackpool (2024)

Not quite Chester Zoo level but we went to Blackpool Zoo and had a great time. The zoo is home to animals from all over the world, with their enclosures being spacious and well-maintained. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they're always happy to answer any questions you have.Overall, I had a great time at Blackpool Zoo. It's a great place to visit for a family day out or just if you like animals. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, educational, and affordable day out.

First ever visit whilst on holiday with my wife and two children. The zoo is really nice. Lots of beautiful animals and really good viewing areas. The dinosaur sarafi is a really nice touch, both my children absolutely loved this area. The zoo is very clean with nice friendly staff, I do have to mention how nice a young girl member of staff was who was operating the jungle bouncy castle ( I didn't get her name, but she had pink hair) she was very good with the kids and talking to the adults waiting and went to the aid of a child who was crying which was nice to see as she didn't hesitate to do so. Lots of food facilities across the park. Definitely worth a visit. Many thanks for the memories.

Hands down the best zoo we've ever been to! The Big Cat Habitat was my favourite, as unlike other zoos, they had plastic viewing windows where you could see them closely and it allowed for some amazing photo opportunities. Hands down the best experience, my husband said I did not stop smiling all the way around. I think the photos say it all themselves!

Great day out with my friends, lovely atmosphere and amazing animals. The park is stunning to look around and they have plenty of animals on display.Cheap tickets too especially for the time we spent in the place.Food in the cafe was expensive but worth the price as it was delicious.

Very nice Zoo. Well spaced out and plenty of Animals on view. We went on a Sunday and it was reasonably quiet. Shows throughout the day to keep you informed and entertained. As usual food, drinks and gifts are very expensive, but to be expected. Favourite were the Elephants, loved the elevated viewing point. Would recommend and would certainly visit again.

I have visited this zoo once with my family. It’s a decent zoo with ample amount of animals. What makes the Zoo stand out is the Dinosaur walk. If you or your kids like dinosaurs, you will definitely like it. Compared to it’s closest counterpart like Chester zoo, it’s nothing close in terms of varieties of wildlife they have. However it’s still a fun place for a family day out.

It's a really good zoo! This place actually has a lot more there than you think, we loved the elephants and monkeys. The zoo isn't massive so it's easy to get around, but my kids did mention they felt like the enclosure was small for some animals. We would absolutely go again.

We had the best day ever. We arrived about 12 and had no issues with parking. We went all around the park and brought a packed lunch with us. We managed to eat whilst watching monkeys play, which was lovely. The bird house was easily our favourite. All of the birds instantly took a shine to everybody wandering around. We paid a small fee to feed them, and they took a shine to my glasses. There are lots of vending machines around and a lovely park for the kids to play. Only small gripe was the train not being available, which happens a lot since this is the 4th visit, and it always seems to be closed. All in all, a wonderful day out for the family. Highly recommended.

I drove across the country to Blackpool zoo with an autistic girl on a day trip.I will be totally honest. I do not agree with animals in captivity, but as part of my job I had no choice.There is a big car park (£3) within easy walking distance of the main building. Prices on admission are quite fair and it was brilliant that they offer carers free admission with ID. Massive brownie point right there.The zoo as well spread out, and I got a plan of the zoo and a list of shows happening throughout the day.Sadly, it was wet and rainy day in the park which meant a lot of the animals were understandably taking cover and could not be seen.They were a couple of guys discussing the animals on a microphone, telling us about the animals daily activities and how the zoo provide enrichment in their lives. However, as the guy talked about the lions I did think they looked rather sad in the enclosure, just lying about without enough room to really run at any speed.A lot of the monkeys, especially the orangutans were lying at the bottom of their habitat bored out of their skulls and I found that quite stressful. In my opinion, animals that normally have a jungle to swing through, shouldn’t be in enclosures. But that’s just my opinion.They seemed to be well looked after though a few of the enclosures were more prison like!Plenty of toilets in the park and a few places to eat and drink too.As expected, the gift shop was very expensive and I did not like the hard sell from the guys at the green screen Photo Booth.Overall if you enjoy zoos and animals living in captivity and not in a natural environment, you will probably enjoy this day out.

One of the best zoos we've been to with children. A very well laid out zoo with various animals. We totally loved the conservation area where we walked through a huge bird cage which was very unique and lovely trees and foliage. Creating an absolute serene feeling. All the animals looked well and the zoo keepers are working hard to keep them in shape.The whole zoo areas where the animal habitations were, had been tailor made and looked so close to the real deal was well achieved by the people who developed them.They also had the children play areas where you could take a break etc.A nice farm play area too and peaco*cks, peahens strolling around the zoo was another grand experience for the kids.One let down were the speakers during the live shows as they were too loud and crackling and fuzzy. Didn't help our child with autism.There are also a large number of seagulls present so don't take any breaded sandwiches with you otherwise they'll be at you like vultures!All in all a great time and we shall return for another visit.Allah willing.

Blackpool Zoo has it all. From their fantastic selection of lively and friendly monkeys to their fantastic barn, birds that land on your head to be fed, brilliant sea lion exhibitions and way much more. It’s a massive park full of things to see round every corner. The only issues is some of their more larger enclosures are lacking animals and lively activities, plus, they should reintroduce their train line a lot more often. Other than that, great park and great staff!

Brilliant. Animals are so well cared for and the enclosures are immaculate. Great for adults, kids or families. Highly recommended and entry prices are great value for money. Lots of places for picnics if you're on a budget..

A great day out.Only criticism is that the food portions in the restaurant are too small, therefore not value for money for the price.We purchased food prior, so we got a small discount. However, it does need improvement.Overall, it was a wonderful family day out and worth the visit.

Fantastic zoo and experience. Would love to have a few more animals here but it's still great. Friendly staff and great service all round.Saved a few £ by booking tickets online and I'm advance. Need to come again and stay the whole day next time as you'll need a full day to see and experience everything the zoo offers

Perfect day out, always a great day. The zoo is the perfect size to see all the animals, have some lunch and go see your favourites again. Love that they focus on the conservation and education side of animals too! Mid week is always great if you can we've been a couple times mid week it's definitely quieter than weekends or school holidays😊

We enjoyed our day out to Blackpool Zoo. Our Grandchildren enjoyed the seeing all of the animals.The only concern I had was the prices of food and drinks especially when you have children with you, it can prove an expensive day out. Whilst I do understand that the Zoo needs to keep it self well funded. Entrance fees where very acceptable. Parking was £4 for the whole day, which you pay on your way to the main entrance, cash and card accepted.

Well what a amazing zoo to visit, lots of animals to see. The zoo staff are extremely friendly and helpful. As well as the grounds are well looked after and are clean. Restaurants are well stocked and fairly priced. Plenty of picnic areas if you wish to bring you own food. But beware of the seagulls. Threw out the zoo it came across to me as wheelchair friendly as well as pram friendly. Plenty of toilets around that are cleaned to a high standard. I would highly recommended a day out at blackpool zoo as you won't be disappointed.

We had a lovely day, the weather was perfect, it was very busy, families enjoying half term holidays. But there was plenty of room, the park itself is spacious and well laid out. Lots of nice places to sit. The collection of animals is great, the new Big Cat Habitat is a great enclosure. We also enjoyed the elephants, giraffes and many more, although we didn't have time to see them all. Highly recommended.

Great experience for the whole family! 4 year old son loved the dinosaur safari. Food wasn't bad priced either. You get warned as you go in about seagulls swooping down at meal places, but you still get the odd person who will leave food for them.

Fantastic place to visit. Not to busy. Plenty of clean toilets. Many places to sit down. Staff really friendly. All animals made an appearance. Animals looked healthy, areas they occupied had food and water.Fed the birds.Highly recommend you visit here really worth the money.Only negative is arrived and car park machines not taking money. As going in side I noticed a man with orange jacket who i got a ticket from.If ever back in Blackpool will be returning.

Brilliant day out! There are so many talks and shows which are informative and lots of different animals to see.We took our 1 year old and 6 year old. They both had a great time and it was just the right size that they weren't exhausted. The enclosures weren't too spread out so they were always able to look at something.It was nice and clean with staff regularly walking around litter picking. Lots of picnic areas and stalls for drinks/ice creams, which didn't cost an arm and a leg.Would highly recommend and go again. The price is much more reasonable. If you book in advance online its a little cheaper.

We had a lovely day here, the staff were very helpful and informative. The facilities were good, plenty of food and drinks and toilets. Lovely setting with trees and lakes. Food and drinks were great. Good selection of animals to look at with information about the animals next to the enclosure.

Much prefer this zoo to chester, smaller to walk around especially with kids. My kids love the dinosaur trail and playground.The sea lion demonstration really amazed them 🙂With my youngest being autistic, it is a less crowded and more friendly environment. She can enjoy it and partly walk round without fear of getting lost or overwhelmed.

A weekday visit due to special a offer. 40% discount per person with a Fylde post code! All children aged under 3s are free.Such an enjoyable day. There was a distinct lack of visitors and it probably cost more to open for the day than what was taken. The zoo was very well maintained, several areas were undergoing maintenance work or upgrading. A wide variety of endangered animals were available to view and lots had feed times and talks from zoo keepers at designated times of the day.This zoo is well worth a visit and like many industries, makes you wonder how they can keep going with a clear lack of public funds. Yes they will have busy times, but the quiet times are extremely quiet!Whilst I whole heartedly do believe that animals should be protected within their natural habitat, this zoo goes a long way to ensure this is replicated as much as possible and is eager for various species of animals not to become extinct. A very enjoyable and interesting day was spent here.

Great day out at the zoo yesterday. Kids had a great time looking at all the animals and eating ice cream. Managed to get a great look at the tigers and lions which were great and went to see the sea lion show which the kids loved. The only thing I would say is not to use the facebook link that says you can get free meals with tickets when booked online as we did and when we arrived we were told the deal was not available even though we had done it through Facebook. We did complain and managed to get some vouchers for food but I would recommend booking meals online no matter what it says. Overall a great day out and will be taking the kids back.

My recent visit to Blackpool Zoo in Blackpool, United Kingdom, was an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the sounds of various animals, including the surprising presence of seagulls that added to the vibrant atmosphere.Blackpool Zoo houses an impressive variety of animals from all corners of the globe. From majestic lions and playful monkeys to exotic birds and fascinating reptiles, there was something for everyone. The enclosures are well-maintained and designed to mimic the natural habitats of the animals, ensuring they are comfortable and well cared for.One of the highlights was the interactive exhibits, where visitors can learn about the animals and their conservation efforts. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, always ready to share interesting facts and answer questions.The zoo also offers plenty of amenities, including clean restrooms, a variety of food options, and ample seating areas to rest and take in the surroundings. It's a perfect outing for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking to connect with nature.Overall, my experience at Blackpool Zoo was fantastic. It's clear that a lot of love and care goes into maintaining the facility and ensuring the well-being of the animals. I highly recommend a visit to anyone looking for a fun and educational day out!

Even though it was drizzling with rain.it was fantastic what a day out ,we didn't rush around we took our time ,my highlight was seeing the tigers fantastic exhibit .As for value for money that's 5 stars to not over pricing themselves.you will love if ya 5 or 65 or older than that

We had an excellent day out with our 4 generations family of 10! Not as many animals as we hoped (lions were sleeping) but they all seemed to be happy and well looked after. There were plenty of keepers around to ask questions and they gave talks about the animals throughout the day at various locations.We all really enjoyed the sealion show which was full to capacity and well worth going to watch and the weather was beautiful so it was like being at Sea World Florida as its not covered in the event of rain.Plenty of places for a picnic but we purchased the Meal Offer (available only for May) which included a meal deal within the cost of the admission, so we all got a full meal and drink from the Lake Side Restaurant . We paid £18 per person, including food and drink, so it was brilliant value for money and we spent about 5 hours on the site and saw all the animals and the kids had 1/2 hour playing in the play area whilst we had ice creams!

Visited Blackpool Zoo on 5th June 24 with my wife, little boy (3 years old), my friend and her daughter (2 years old). Booked tickets in advance online before travelling to the zoo and was quick and easy to enter with no issues. £4 all day parking which was nothing really compared to other attractions.Well we entered the zoo and were shocked at how big it really is, there was so much to see and lots of space for children to be children. Spaces to sit and enjoy picnic food together, rest and toilet available to use.Food and drink prices are what you would expect, with a bottle of pop around £3, we opted to buy the refillable cups for £15 and use the free pop stations to refill using QR codes.There is an option to pay £1 deposit on a reusable cup and get discount on soft drinks, each drink you buy comes with a new cup which looks good.The zoo was very clean, tidy and all staff we came across were welcoming, friendly and very knowledge about what they do.Overall it was a great day out that the kids enjoyed, would recommend it to others and also will be returning.If you keep receipt you can also have discount to the soft play area next door. Flyer says half price within 5 days of visiting the zoo.

A lovely Zoo, it was easy to navigate and had a large variety of animals to see. It has a nice cafe to sit and eat as well as some amazing talks throughout the day.

A great day out for all the family. Quite reasonable prices and a bit cheaper if you book online first. The car park can get busy and is pay and display. It's well laid out with some nice updated animal houses. It was spring when we went and some of the animals were being kept in as the ground was still wet. Plenty of conservation information and information about the animals and their natural habitat. Worth a day out but I would take some food as it's expensive on site.

Nice Zoo with good shows especially the sea lion show. Great passionate person doing the talks. Only gripes is get charged for parking after paying for the zoo tickets. The cup of tea my friend had was not nice especially. But otherwise a great day out even in the rain.

Lovely little zoo - better for younger ones aged under 10. Easy to navigate round and a good selection of animals/exhibits. It's definitely in need of some tlc though with fences and benches looking worn and half of the food outlets/gift shop were shut which was a shame.

We had an excellent day out with our 4 year old granddaughter. Not to big a site, she was able to walk round everywhere with no moans!The animals are great. Well looked after with plenty of keepers around to ask questions.We really enjoyed the sealion show.Plenty of places for a picnic. Take your sandwiches for a great experience, but beware the seagulls, lol!

Fabulous day our with fun for all the family. Lots of animals to see and isn't too much to do in 1 day. My 4 tear old loved alternating between playing on the play areas and seeing the animals. He even loved feeding the nectar to the birds. Great value for money too.

Fabulous. Lovely staff and happy animals. Disabled? Wheelchair loan is free and one carer goes free ( proof required, PIP letter, blue badge etc). Carpark is £3 but it seems they can add it to your ticket. Not sure how that works as carpark says "pay and display".....

Visited the zoo with my 3 little ones age 5,6 and 9 we all had a great time spent the full day with so much to do, was a short wait to pay for the parking £3 for the day also a small wait to get in, food can be bought it's a bit on the more expensive side but ilthata always the same in these places plenty of benches if you want to take a picnic. Balloon and inflatable things to buy for kids, but you can pay with cards with these. Great day out, and I could not recommend it enough.

Delightful experience. Not too busy & easy enough to get great views of the animals, including on a sunny weekend day. Really enjoyed the information panels which includes interesting facts regarding what the animals eat, current risk of endangerment with a focus on conservation. Really good for families.

Went around 1pm on Thursday, was absolutely full of school kids on school trips, we were hoping with it being during the week there would be less children, but boy were we wrong 🤣 We only found one kiosk open while we were there, and they closed up as soon as we bought some ice cream. The price to get in is a little on the high side, considering the zoo isn't overly that big. We did manage to see loads of the animals though, which was nice. One thing I really do like about Blackpool Zoo is how up close and personal you can get with some of the animals. Also you see a lot of natural wildlife while you're there too which is lovely, I couldn't count how many wild rabbits, ducks, geese and other birds we saw.

We had an amazing day, all the animals are well looked after and happy within their own habits, custom made to look and feel like the real thing. The staff were all super friendly and happy to discuss animals with the visitors. Not my first time visiting, but it was definitely my favourite, absolutely nothing to complain about.

Loved my visit to the zoo and seeing the animals. In my opinion there wasn't that many animals. Theres no repitiles/spiders etc. There's a fab dinosaur walk through though!. The Lions and Gorillas are the big attraction. Loved the train that goes around the zoo. There's a big play area for the kids. Loved the cafe which is a good size with lots of staff. The gift shop is large too and well stocked.

Had a brilliant day. Took my nearly 9 month old, my mum (who is disabled) and my sister, really accessible, friendly staff, animals all look happy, the quality of the food in the cafe could be better and service time was slow in there but that's just being picky. Overall a great day.

I love this place. You can have enjoyable day out and the kids will love it. There are so animals and birds to see. You can spend almost a day in this zoo. It’s a must visit you. I appreciate the authority and staffs on keep the place so clean and beautiful.