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Blackpool Zoo & Dinosaur Safari

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 23 attractions in Blackpool
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: East Park Dr Blackpool FY3 8PP
England
Tel: 01253 830830
Fax: 01253 830800

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Reviews of Blackpool Zoo & Dinosaur Safari

( 1-9 of 9 )
5 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
Oct 6, 2008

Having read the reviews, we expected to be decidedly underwhelmed by Blackpool Zoo. But I have to say, we were very impressed. As nature lovers, we much prefer to see animals in the wild on safari, but zoos do play a part in making the case for conservation and switching people onto the issues. I was worried from some of... more

Mar 21, 2008

As a visitor to blackpool zoo i found the entrance great , it gives you the feel that the zoo will be simular but it is not so true. The zoo seams to be a bit old fashinoed with not much money being spent on the animals, this may have been due to the council running it. but now it... more

4 of 5 stars
Sheffield, England
Feb 18, 2008

A very nice zoo which has been updated. The animals now have natura;istic and spacious surroundings. Among them were the Elephants, tigers and lions who had a new enclosure. It is well-sized with lots of parrots, kangaroos sea lions monkey islands and orang-utans all of which are kept entertained. All the shows were infromative and mimiced natural behaviour with feeding... more

Jun 10, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I'm an animal lover myself and love to see animals happy and I just didnt experience it here, the elephants were made to line up as there was a talk going on and it was like they were in a circus animals shouldnt be made to do that they should be watched doing there natural thing, also they didnt have... more

2 of 5 stars
manchester
Apr 12, 2007
5/7 found this review helpful

It was easter bank hol Monday, we all was excited about going to b/pool zoo after reading the great reviews and visiting the website. I had a pleasant surprise when we entered the very modern entrance and we was quickly through the barriers to the zoo, The dinosour experience was very interesting but id recommend to check it out at... more

4 of 5 stars
Lancashire
Oct 8, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

I have just returned from a trip to Blackpool Zoo and was suitably impressed. There have been some major changes over the last few years, one being the 'Dinosaur Safari'. It is an extra charge but one that I felt was worth it. 'Amazonia', is a dome where you can walk through with little monkeys running free. You can also... more

Mar 11, 2006
18/18 found this review helpful

Me and my boyfriend went here last October for our 18th month together. I ave been to alot of zoos, but was very surprised when we pulled up. Te parking lot is not tarmacked, so you're parking on stones, however, when we parked up, we were totally gobsmacked, the entrance was amazing, it looked brand very, professional and clean -... more

Oct 4, 2005
5/33 found this review helpful

This zoo is the worst i have ever been to, the cages etc were to small for the animals that were in them and the state of them was terrible more

Sep 12, 2005
20/35 found this review helpful

This is the zoo to visit, trust me, you will NOT be dissapointed! You will come again and again.And its a good ticket price,(around £7.) more

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Blackpool Zoo & Dinosaur Safari Address

East Park Dr, Blackpool FY3 8PP, England
Tel: 01253 830830 Fax: 01253 830800