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South Lakes Safari Zoo

Atracción | Ulverston | Inglaterra | Reino Unido

El South Lakes Safari Zoo en Ulverston, Inglaterra, es una atracción turística conocida en la región de Cumbria que atrae a visitantes con una combinación única de experiencias naturales y diversidad animal. El zoológico se extiende por aproximadamente 21 hectáreas y fue fundado en 1994 por David Gill. Se encuentra cerca del Lake District, pero pertenece completamente al Borough of Barrow-in-Furness y es conocido por su proximidad a la belleza salvaje de la región de los lagos del sur. El zoológico se enorgullece de ofrecer un viaje inmersivo al mundo animal, donde los visitantes tienen la oportunidad de acercarse a algunas de las especies más raras y amenazadas del mundo.

Una característica central del South Lakes Safari Zoo es su concepto de presentar animales en entornos lo más naturales posible. Los visitantes pueden pasear por extensas áreas donde animales como canguros, wallabys y emús deambulan libremente. También impresionantes son las aviarios accesibles, donde coloridas aves como loros y flamencos vuelan sobre las cabezas de los huéspedes. Entre los aspectos más destacados se incluyen experiencias interactivas como alimentar jirafas o observar pingüinos de cerca, lo que hace que el zoológico sea especialmente atractivo para las familias. Otro enfoque está en los grandes mamíferos, incluyendo rinocerontes de labio ancho, leones, tigres, osos, jaguares, lobos y tortugas gigantes, que están alojados en amplios recintos.

El zoológico se enorgullece de albergar más de 1,000 animales, incluyendo muchas especies en peligro de extinción como el tigre de Sumatra o el leopardo de las nieves. Además de los mamíferos, también hay una variedad de primates, incluidos gibones y babuinos, así como aves exóticas como cóndores andinos y buitres. Particularmente único es la oportunidad de participar en experiencias especiales, como ser cuidador por un día, lo que permite a los visitantes obtener una comprensión más profunda del cuidado y protección de los animales. El zoológico apoya diversos proyectos de conservación en todo el mundo, lo que destaca su compromiso con la preservación de especies.

Sin embargo, la historia del South Lakes Safari Zoo no está exenta de controversias. Bajo la dirección del fundador David Gill, el zoológico experimentó un rápido crecimiento y se convirtió en una de las atracciones turísticas más exitosas de Cumbria. Sin embargo, a lo largo de los años, ha habido críticas significativas sobre las condiciones de vida y la seguridad. Entre 2013 y 2017, varios incidentes salieron a la luz, incluida la muerte de una empleada por un ataque de tigre en 2013 y informes de numerosas muertes de animales debido a negligencia o cuidado insuficiente. Estos problemas llevaron a que en 2017, Gill perdiera su licencia y el zoológico fuera transferido a Cumbria Zoo Company Ltd., bajo cuya dirección comenzó una amplia reestructuración. Se construyeron nuevos recintos, se redujo el número de animales y se aumentó la transparencia hacia el público.

A pesar de los esfuerzos por mejorar, las controversias persistieron. Organizaciones de protección animal como Born Free continuaron criticando las condiciones, especialmente la alojamiento de grandes animales como rinocerontes, que a veces se mantenían en interiores durante largos períodos. Estos problemas continuos finalmente llevaron al anuncio de cierre del zoológico a fines de 2024, con la intención de trasladar los animales restantes a otras instalaciones. Esta decisión fue bien recibida por los defensores de los animales, que durante mucho tiempo habían luchado por mejorar las condiciones de vida o cerrar el zoológico.

En resumen, el South Lakes Safari Zoo fue un lugar que cautivó a los visitantes con su proximidad a animales exóticos y su ubicación pintoresca, pero también fue marcado por su historia tumultuosa y los desafíos en la protección animal. Ofreció una variedad de experiencias, desde encuentros interactivos con animales hasta perspicaces visiones sobre la conservación de especies, pero no pudo superar completamente las críticas sobre las condiciones de vida. Con su cierre, se cierra un capítulo para esta atracción turística, que será recordada tanto por sus ambiciones como por sus debilidades.

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Dirección
Melton Ter
Lindal in Furness
LA12 0LU Ulverston

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Horarios

Domingo9:00 - 16:00
Lunes9:00 - 16:00
Martes9:00 - 16:00
Miércoles9:00 - 16:00
Jueves9:00 - 16:00
Viernes9:00 - 16:00
Sábado9:00 - 16:00

Reseñas

6360 Reseñas

Connor Moore
20.02.2025

Was closed :(
Kayla Ferguson
09.12.2024

A day out at South Lakes Zoo. There was a bit of a queue to get in which is not great when the weather is bad. Entrance is a long pathway which is a bit muddy so obviously suitable footwear is a must. The Zoo is quite big so lots of walking around. There was a super long queue to feed the giraffes which you pay for in advance. The food available is terrible so taking your own food is advisable. There is also limited seating inside in bad weather and very basic seats nothing fancy at all. As expected there is a shop which is quite pricey. When we went it was very wet and there were huge puddles everywhere. It would be a different experience ( better) in summer months but I can’t imagine the queues to get in or for any food then. I wouldn’t return if I’m honest. We traveled from Newcastle and I couldn’t wait to leave but my Grandson loved it. The children’s play area was swamped and he fell in a huge muddy puddle. The animals seemed well cared for but I do think the whole place could do with an overhaul.
caitlin jolly
06.12.2024

Second time I've been this year, really enjoyed the feed experience with the lemurs, spider monkeys, baboons and kangaroos. Really appreciate the hard work that the zoo is doing in trying to protect endangered species, and save many species from being poached and exploited. All the animals seem happy and well cared for, staff very friendly and all in all a great experience. I look forward to visiting next year.
Wheelz Out and about
30.11.2024

Great place to visit when we were on holiday. Well worth a visit and have a brew in the cafe.
Oluseyi Oderinde
28.11.2024

Beautiful place to visit. Had lot of fun
Curtis Tomlin
23.11.2024

We brought tickets in advance as they were on a deal. It was a very nice little zoo, I would say 2-3 hours is enough, the exhibits were nice and the animals looked healthy and happy. The map was a little difficult to read but it was ok and we got around.
Annabelle Wellon
22.11.2024

It was very good considering it was a cold, snowy day, but we had booked to partake in a snow leopard experience for a special birthday treat so didn’t let the weather put us off. We’ve been here before numerous times and do enjoy our visits, it has a very unique offering of a walk through aviary and a all through animal section (which was sadly closed this time around) but honestly it is starting to look a little tired. The couple of staff we crossed paths with were friendly and knowledgeable, the animals we saw appeared happy and not fussed by the weather, the snow leopard experience was outstanding! I can’t help feel like the place gets a bad rep from a previous owner and bad management, we saw no issues when we were there other than it was very quiet, the place could do with a general tidy up and maybe offer more seasonal things like a Christmas themed scavenger hunt or something like that. We’ll be back for sure.
Abu Waheed
17.11.2024

Staff could be better but over all was good
The McPhersons
17.11.2024

Third visit of the year, second with prearranged encounters. This time we did the Sleepy Roo's tour/feed with Giraffe, lemur, otter and jaguar. The keeper running the tour was patient, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. Our second encounter was with the min bull rhino. An amazing 50minute experience where the keeper talked us through not only the rhinos at the zoo, but all about their lives, behaviours in great detail but in a way that our two daughters could understand and answered all of their questions. He showed us the enrichment and the process to release the rhinos out into the field which was really interesting. Our final encounter was with the primates and again a brilliant 40minutes feeding lots of apple to three different species, with a third brilliant keeper. We ate at the fish and chips restaurant, we have previously taken a picnic which we ate back at the car and re-entered but with it being mid-November we wanted something warm. Sausage and chips X2, chips beans and cheese, and fish bites and chips for £22.50 is a bargain at an attraction these days and all four of the s left full. We managed to also see all the big cats outside (tigers, lions, jaguars, lynx and snow leopard. As well as red panda, Andean bears, giraffe, maned wolf and everything in the walk through area where we used the food we bought on our way in. The staff on the feeds were incredible, the staff in the restaurant were very friendly and the staff in the shop were really helpful. Having done a lot of encounters at zoos all over the UK, these are some of the best. We have read the concerns about animal and staff welfare, but they are clearly good at hiding it, or things have definitely improved as we couldn't tell the difference between South Lakes and other parks/zoos we use.
Rupinder dehal
12.11.2024

Great value for money. Had a feeding experience and got uo and close with the animals. A lovely day out with the kids
Janice Rogers
09.11.2024

We went on a half term deal (£2 each, 3 adults, 1 child), if we'd had to pay full price it would have been just over £100. The place did not look well kept and there were very few animals out. Was very disappointed with what we saw. The signage was poor and could easily get disorientsted. We would not go back, would not recommend.
Paul Stephen
06.11.2024

Very poor. Rundown No staff Paid 2 pound for ticket on a offer. Not even worth 2 pounds.
osama alomar
02.11.2024

A very beautiful and safe place for children
Tanya Prestage
01.11.2024

Quite run down not a great selection of animals to be honest and a lot of the animals there was only a singular one of the species also didn't like how the rhino's were caged indoors and not free roaming outside in their paddock
Lorna Skelton
28.10.2024

Lovely day out with the grandkids, some enclosures were empty but it is October and they were probably hiding from the cold! Cafe a bit disappointing only 3 sandwiches to choose from and a lad using his hands to serve sausage rolls!
David B
28.10.2024

Lots of peacocks and other birds, Got the online £2 special entry and was well worth the money, Paid extra for the giraffe feeding and was good for the kids
Robert Osborn
28.10.2024

Spent week in cottage so had Zoo Tiger experience for my birthday which was included in price. Had a fantastic day keepers were very knowledgeable and great at their work, all animals looked very well kept and happy 😁. Well done to all the keepers 😁. We'll definitely have another visit in the future.
David Jordan
27.10.2024

No wolves or pygmy hippo and the vultures gone so not quite as good as last visit but lynx were new to me and the tiger wasn't happy when hand feeding stopped and put on a show. I like this zoo but it's a bit of a trapse from preston.
Peter Jackson
26.10.2024

Fantastic zoo lovely to see how open it is for the visitor to interact with the animals, A visit is truly recommended
abira aftab
25.10.2024

Great place, with good animal experience. Feeding sessions are great have less animals as compared to other zoos but definitely more one to one experience with animals.

 

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