Coventry Zoo, Former zoological garden in Whitley, England
The seven-acre facility contained multiple animal enclosures, including spaces for large mammals and a geodesic dome that housed marine animals during its operation.
The Chipperfield circus family established this animal park in 1966, which attracted 8,000 visitors during the peak day of its first opening week.
The entrance featured a 35-foot tall fiberglass Zulu statue that became a symbol of the park until its closure in 1980.
The property operated daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offering visitors opportunities to observe various species including hippos, leopards, and dolphins.
The head of the entrance statue resurfaced in 2011 in a local garden, and in 2023 an antique shop owner acquired it for public display.
Address: East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Little Orton, Atherstone CV9 3PX, UK CV9 3PX CV9 3PX
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 10:00-17:00
Phone: +441827880250
Website: https://twycrosszoo.org
GPS coordinates: 52.38941,-1.49019
Latest update: March 19, 2025 21:48
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