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Opening times today: 10am - 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)

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Wild Walks

Our self-guided zoo walks invite you to explore the zoo, get your steps in, and feel grounded in nature.

  • Saturday 17 January - Sunday 15 March

  • 10am - 4pm

  • Included with zoo admission

Choose a trail and take the zoo at your own pace.

Whether you're here to slow down, spot the beauty in nature, or explore with little ones, Wild Walks invite you to reconnect with the world around you.

Step into Nature Trail - Islands

Make your steps count for conservation as you journey through Islands.

Along the way, discover gentle prompts to connect, learn, take notice, get active, and give back to wildlife.

Every stop invites you to slow down, look closer, and see something new.

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Family Trail - starts at Madagascar Basecamp

Reconnect with nature, and each other, on a family-friendly trail full of sensory prompts, hidden clues and shared discovery.

Look out for letters along the way to uncover a hidden word, and enjoy the beauty and meaning in nature’s smallest details.

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Sensory Trail - across the zoo

Explore the zoo through every sense, not just sight. Feel textured animal models, hear rainforest sounds, and follow your nose through earthy, spicy and surprising smells.

From waterfalls to fluttering wings, each stop offers a new way to connect with nature and notice what’s around you.

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