Blackpool Zoo, Animal park in Blackpool, United Kingdom
Description
Blackpool Zoo is an animal park covering approximately 32 acres with over 1,000 creatures from diverse continents, including elephants, gorillas, and sea lions. The grounds are divided into specialized zones that allow visitors to see multiple species in a single visit.
History
The zoo was established in 1972 on the grounds of a former airfield, marking a new era for animal-based education in the region. Since opening, the park has undergone multiple expansions and modernizations to improve conditions for its inhabitants.
Culture
The park serves as a learning space where visitors encounter animals in themed zones designed to reflect their native habitats and behaviors.
Practical
Most pathways are designed for accessibility and visitors will find several cafés and restaurants scattered throughout for breaks. Good footwear is recommended as there is considerable walking involved and weather in northwest England can be changeable.
Did you know?
The Gorilla Mountain enclosure offers visitors a rare chance to watch western lowland gorillas through large glass panels that reveal their daily activities up close. This is the only location in northwest England where these primates can be seen.
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