Set in over 80 acres of yorkshire countryside, yorkshire wildlife park is home to nearly 400 animals and more than 70 different species of animal. Golden acre park, otley road, bramhope, west yorkshire, ls16 8bq. Walk with the lemurs in lemur woods, hop along in wallaby walkabout and feel the latin vibe in south america viva. Directions to yorkshire wildlife park yorkshire wildlife.
Yorkshire wildlife park giraffe house into africa t. If youd like to find things to see and do in the area, you may want to check out doncaster dome and doncaster racecourse. Wildlife park, creation of new access, parking and associated works with outline approval for animal enclosures, visitor hub, service compound, energy centre and connecting bridges yorkshire wildlife park, has submitted an outline planning application to expand the site. Pass the entrance to lion country and into africa to reach icaramba the following attractions are in the same area. It was built on a former riding school, which closed to the public in november 2008. Introduction to wildlife photography welcome to yorkshire. Safari cafe is a great place to grab a coffee with friends, enjoy breakfast listening to the lions roar or take.
Follow this aroad for approximately two miles until you reach a traffic light junction at the a638. Yorkshire wildlife park has made every effort to make the park. Use our park map below to navigate yorkshire wildlife park when you visit. Find hotels near yorkshire wildlife park, gb online. It was once part of the land held since the middle ages as a deer park by the archbishops of york including cardinal wolsey and the canons of ripon. Yorkshire wildlife park near doncaster, is home to more than 400 animals from 70 species, including amur leopards and tigers, painted hunting dogs, black rhinos, and the countrys only polar bears. It is the support of these visitors that has enabled the investment for the park to grow over recent years, said john minion, ceo of yorkshire wildlife park. Yorkshire wildlife park places to visit in yorkshire. There are 49 large area overview maps that cover the whole of the national park in areas. Ywpf funds a scheme to improve management and conservation of the. Our 17 priority habitats include the speciesrich hay meadows of the valley bottoms, the calcareous grasslands on the thin limestone soils, the upland ash and oak woodlands on the valley sides and fell top blanket bog and heathland. Get tickets for events at yorkshire wildlife park, doncaster. This is an invaluable natural asset in terms of biodiversity and ecosystem services as well as having a social and economic benefit. The yorkshire wildlife park is a great place to visit all the animals have lots of room and you can walk around the enclosure from a high level to see them read more date of experience.
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All the zoos and wildlife parks we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining. Happy 1st birthday to our very special not so little anymore tiger cubs, harley, hector and hope. Cotswold wildlife park and gardens, bradwell grove, burford, oxfordshire ox18 4jp. From tips and advice to events, blogs and opportunities, find out about what were up to and how to get involved. You can scroll around and zoom in to explore yorkshire accommodation. It was built on the site of brockholes farm visitor centre, which closed to the public in november 2008. Looking at the scale compared to the rest of the zoo on the first map.
Ripon parks is a site of special scientific interest, or sssi, situated north of ripon, to the west of the river ure and to the east of the village of north stainley, in north yorkshire, england. For further information please download the access arrangement plan here. Wish them happy birthday in the comments section below. As a result the yorkshire dales national park is one of the least fragmented areas in england. Leave the m18 at junction 3 and exit onto the new great yorkshire way, signposted yorkshire wildlife park. The yorkshire wildlife park, commonly referred to as ywp, is a wildlife park located in doncaster, south yorkshire, in england. Situated near doncaster, yorkshire wildlife park is located in the heart of england, close to key travel links such as the a1, m1, m18 and the east coast main line. Askham bog holds a special place in the history of nature conservation in yorkshire. Come along to our giraffe talks and find out how many bones are in that long neck, why giraffes. Ywpf aims to promote the conservation and welfare of endangered and threatened species in captivity and within their natural habitats around the globe. Yorkshire wildlife park ywp has on site car parking, with approximately 2,650 spaces. Spend a day outdoors and learn about some of the endangered species living here, such as the african hunting dog.
Polar bears project v polar yorkshire wildlife park wetlands camels land of the tiger big ug play area. The yorkshire wildlife park foundation is an active supporter of a key project in remote areas of south america to preserve the giant otter threatened by deforestation, commercial fisheries, and increased industrialization across the amazon basin. This 2star hotel features a restaurant, free parking and a bar. West yorkshire joint services are provided by a joint committee of the metropolitan districts of bradford, calderdale, kirklees, leeds and wakefield. Doncaster is a familyfriendly city known for its cultural attractions such as the the theatre scene.
Write the answer next to the correct letter on the answer sheet inside this booklet. Things to do near yorkshire wildlife park, doncaster, england. We are home to nationally and internationally important landscapes and wildlife. The park opened in 2009 and had 66,000 visitors in its first year. West yorkshire local sites partnership local wildlife site. We are on the cusp of huge global change, and you can be part of it. Yorkshire wildlife park the camping and caravanning club. Yorkshire wildlife park can now be easily accessed from the m18 via the new farrrs link road. About the edges of the bog, kept alkaline by water draining from the moraine, harbour the greatest diversity of plants and insects, including marsh orchids, marsh violet and meadow thistle. Polar bears, giant otters, wallaby walkabout, discovery forest and new lemur wood. Things to do near yorkshire wildlife park on tripadvisor.
Our daily sea lion display is one of our most popular attractions and is perfect for families with children of all ages. See zebras, antelopes, ankole cattle, camels, raccoon. You can download as a microsoft word document or an adobe pdf. Yorkshire wildlife park, doncaster, united kingdom. Important sites for wildlife east riding of yorkshire. Yorkshire wildlife park doncaster 2020 all you need to. Ydnp local plan adopted maps key pdf document large area overview maps. Check out the best yorkshire wildlife park 2 for 1 tickets of november 2017 now. Discover why yorkshire wildlife park is your number one choice to host your next event by clicking here to view and download our pdf event guide. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. We cant gurantee the accuracy andor they being up to date. Pick from one of 62 hotels and other lodging options within 5 miles of yorkshire wildlife park, including these selections. Find venue address, travel, parking, seating plan details at ticketmaster uk.
Alternatively, you can plan your journey by using our postcode. National park status helps to protect wildlife and habitats from some of these pressures. These are most suitable for viewing the full extent of the larger wildlife, open upland, railway corridor and barns and walls conservation area designations. Yorkshire accommodation and attractions click on the buttons to show or hide map features bed and breakfasts. There are 14 south yorkshire zoos and wildlife parks to pick from. Shop consciously in 2020 all proceeds from our shop go. Tiger cubs 1st year at yorkshire wildlife park youtube. Where to eat food and drink yorkshire wildlife park. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure. Discover everyday life at yorkshire wildlife trust. Free entry for kids under 3 at yorkshire wildlife park.
The local sites in the east riding of yorkshire document sets out how the local wildlife sites and local geological sites system operates. The car park is a private car park so, once parked, you can bring your blue badge into the park with you as proof of eligibility for our discounted rates. The awardwinning yorkshire wildlife park is providing a ray of hope for the worlds most endangered big cat with the birth of three amur leopard cubs. Yorkshire wildlife park 2015 yorkshire attractions. The award winning yorkshire wildlife park is also home to amazing walkthrough enclosures which allow you to get closer to the animals than ever before. Golden acres park circular walk west yorkshire, england. Not only is the display fantastic to watch, its also educational. Yorkshire wildlife park brockholes lane branton doncaster for. The park has secured 150 acres of land adjacent to the current site and is developing plans, which have the potential to make it one of the leading destinations in the uk. Yorkshire wildlife park is a member of the british and irish association of zoos and aquariums biaza and the european association of zoos and aquaria eaza. The park takes visitors on a walk through adventure in more than 100 acres of unrivalled reserves including lemur woods, into africa, south.