Updates to your Twycross Zoo experience!

We want to give more flexibility to our visitors, as well as introducing new perks and rewarding the loyalty of our members. 

Our ticketing changes will launch next week, and begin from 15 February 2025. 

No, there is no increase or change to the price of standard entry to Twycross Zoo. Tickets start at £26.95 per adult, when purchased in advance online. 

Yes, everyone who buys a day ticket to Twycross Zoo can benefit from automatically becoming an Annual Pass holder, gaining 12-months free access to the zoo. 

If you’re an existing Annual Pass holder, you will receive an email when our tickets launch with your upgrade options and instructions. 

These changes to our car parks will start from Saturday 15 February 2025 for new ticket holders.

Existing Annual Ticket holders will not be required to pay parking costs until 5 April 2025, but will be required to reserve these free spaces when pre-booking their visit online.

Over the next 2 years, as a charity, we need to spend £1.5 – 2 million on essential infrastructure improvements to our car parks. This work is vital and unavoidable to ensure we maintain a safe, enjoyable experience for our visitors.

Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to you seeing the improvements on your future visits.

Car parking will be a flat rate of £3 per vehicle.

Yes, there is no change in parking costs on any day.

No, parking is £3 per vehicle, this will not increase during school holidays, weekends, or any other seasonal peaks.

Payment should be made in advance, when booking your first visit or a repeat visit on our website. If you have any issues this can be paid for on-site but please try to book in advance to reduce queues at our pay points.

This is a daily charge. Car park charges will not adjust to time spent at the zoo.

No, there is a 30-minute grace period for dropping-off and picking-up at the zoo.

Yes, all visitors using the zoo facilities must pay the £3 car parking charge.

Existing Annual Ticket holders will not be required to pay parking costs until 5 April 2025, but will be required to reserve these free spaces when pre-booking their visit online. This will appear as part your pre-booking journey

Yes, car parking is £3 per vehicle, for all vehicle types.

No, our Twycross Zoo members do not pay for parking as this is one of their membership perks.

Yes, you can pay for parking in-advance of your visit on the Twycross Zoo website. We recommend this for all visitors.

Not immediately. We will be granting free parking for existing Annual Ticket holders until 5 April 2025.

From 5 April 2025 onwards Annual Ticket holders will need to pay unless they upgrade to become an Annual Pass Plus holder or Conservation Member.

No, our car park will be operated using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) there is no barrier, and no need to display a ticket in your vehicle.

If you do not pay for parking whilst at Twycross Zoo, you will automatically receive an enforcement penalty notice. Payment is required in advance of your visit or before leaving the zoo.

Yes, your vehicle can leave and re-enter the Twycross Zoo car park on the same day without being charged more than once.

You can pay in-advance of your visit on our website, or at one of the pay stations before leaving the zoo.

Yes, all vehicles must pay the £3 parking charge.

No, there is no discount for accessible parking, all vehicles cost £3.

Our car park will operate using an ANPR system that will recognise your registration plate entering and exiting the zoo.

If you don’t pay for your parking, you will receive an enforcement penalty charge of £40.

Yes, if you don’t pay for parking, you will receive a £40 enforcement penalty. If this is paid within 14 days, the penalty will reduce to £20.

No, the features and benefits of your Annual Pass do not change. The only difference for existing Annual Pass holders is that we are now charging for parking at Twycross Zoo. You will receive free parking until 5 April 2025, which will need to be booked in advance online 

For the best renewal price available, please login to your account on our website. 

Yes, Annual Passes are valid during peak-times and school holidays, as long as they have a valid reservation. There may be select dates that Annual Pass holders do not have access to reserve, for example if the zoo is closed for a training day. 

Yes, you can visit as often as you like with an Annual Pass, as long as you have a valid reservation. There may be select dates that Annual Pass holders do not have access to reserve, for example if the zoo is closed for a training day. 

If you’re an existing Annual Pass holder, you will receive an email when our tickets launch with your upgrade options and instructions. 

Yes, but Annual Pass Plus ticker holders can take advantage of same-day reservations. 

The exclusive members-only early bird tour will give our Conservation Members exclusive access to the zoo, guided by one of our wonderful zoo experts. Learn more about our amazing animals and the inner workings of our charity zoo.  

Our current partners zoos are – Chester Zoo, Marwell Zoo, Bristol Zoo Project, Newquay Zoo, Paignton Zoo, Colchester Zoo, Belfast Zoo, Dublin Zoo, Edinburgh Zoo, Highlands Wildlife Park* 

*Restrictions apply. Correct as of January 2025. 

No, Conservation Members don’t need to reserve their visit in advance and can simply show up to the zoo. 

No, Conservation Members don’t need to pay for parking on any of their zoo visits. 

No, there will be no changes to your existing membership, in fact you will instantly benefit from increased discounts and free parking until the end of your current membership.