Twycross Zoo - Follow Your Heart

Opening Times: 10am - 6pm

Charity Heart

Twycross Zoo is a registered charity (number 501841) which exists to support conservation, education and research.

Things to see & do at Twycross Zoo

We’re open from 10am – 6pm daily*

*Excluding Christmas Day

The Gruffalo Discovery Land is included with your Twycross Zoo ticket!

The welfare of our bird collection is a priority. Read how we’re protecting our birds against avian influenza.

Enjoy a Twycross Zoo adventure...

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM

Discover over 400 animals of 80 species, from big cats to monkey, apes and birds PLUS more - some of the rarest species on the planet!

THE GRUFFALO DISCOVERY LAND - BRAND NEW!

Follow Mouse's journey through the deep, dark wood and come face to face with the much-loved characters of Julia Donaldson's best-selling children's book - The Gruffalo. PLUS it's included within your Twycross Zoo admission! Please note animatronics within the land are currently under essential maintenance

WET 'N' WILD PLAY

Bring your little ones to SPLASH and PLAY in Wet 'n' Wild - open everyday this Summer! Included with your zoo ticket

OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS

Explore acres upon acres of wildlife at Twycross Zoo - enjoy a family day out in nature and the outdoors.

THE FOUR GREAT APES

Did you know Twycross Zoo is the only place in the UK home to the four great apes - chimpanzee, orangutan, gorilla and bonobo - the closest living cousins to the human race!

ANIMAL TALKS

Listen and learn about our amazing animals, from our expert discovery and learning rangers! A perfect opportunity to ask your animal questions and find out ways we can save endangered species! Look out for our rangers on their daily talks around the zoo.

SOFT PLAY

Open every day*! Let your little ones run wild in our Indoor Soft Play Jungle! Now available to book online... *Time slots apply.

ANIMAL EXPERIENCES AND TOURS

Get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals in an animal encounter, experience or tour! It's also a great chance to meet our knowledgeable keepers and ask those need-to-know questions! Limited availability - get in touch with us today to book.

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED TIGERS

Explore our multi million pound tiger habitat and come face to face with these iconic big cats. Stand under the visitor tunnel and wait and see if a tiger walks over your head!

OUTDOOR PLAY

Our outdoor play areas are open and FREE to enjoy with your little monkeys. With so much space to spread out, your family can have so much fun playing around our zoo.

FOOD & DRINK

From a coffee from Oh Crumbs! Cafe to fish and chips from The Catch Fish Bar, enjoy a takeaway treat on-the-go so you don't miss any outdoor fun! A full list of places to buy food and drink will be signposted at the zoo.

GIFT SHOP

Don’t forget to visit our amazing gift shop where you can find plenty of unique, animal-themed items to buy! I From animal adoptions, cuddly toys, books, games, clothing and more, you’re bound to be able to find a perfect gift or souvenir to remember your day. Did you know we have an online shop too?

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Take part in a photography workshop from award winning photographer Alex Wilkinson. Aimed at beginners the workshops are a fantastic way to get to grips with your camera kit among unique and endangered animals.

SOFT PLAY PARTIES

Creating very special birthday memories at Twycross Zoo… Our soft play parties are ideal for children ages 1 – 12 and include soft play time, party food and a gift for the birthday child.

Area opening times:

  • Indoor animal viewing areas close at 5:30pm
  • The Gruffalo Discovery Land – 10am to 5.30pm (recommended last entry 4pm). Animatronics are currently under essential maintenance
  • Lorikeet Landing – 10am to 5pm
  • Butterfly Paradise – 10am to 5pm
  • Goat Walkthrough – 11am to 4pm
  • Costa at The Vine Cafe (in Himalaya Visitor Centre) – 10am to 6pm
  • Soft Play – 9.15am to 5.45pm
  • Himalaya Gift Shop – 10am – 6pm
  • Wet ‘n’ Wild – 10am – 5pm

*All of the above times are subject to change.

Come face to face with our amazing animals, play in our indoor soft play, and so much more!