A visit to Blackpool is not complete without a visit to the zoo. There has been a lot of redevelopment lately and it is now a great place to visit and is definitely worth a day out. I have actually bought an annual pass for £29 which is basically the cost of two visits and I can go as many times as I like. You do have to pay for parking on top of the admission cost which is a little unfair but apparently the money is reinvested in animal projects. The zoo is a little out of the way of Blackpool Town centre, near the De Vere Hotel but there are buses that will take you there. It is £14.50 for adults and £10.25 for children (over 3), under 3's go free and there are concessions for students, pensioners and people with disabilities and family passes. There are also online booking discounts. Inside the zoo there is 'The Children's zoo' which has its own area with donkeys, rabbits, pigs and many more. There is a large outdoor play area and picnic areas as well. The food from the cafeteria is very expensive so I would recommend taking your own if going for the day. If the weather gets really bad and you are on a day trip to the zoo, you can always take your little monkeys into the Playbarn which is next to the zoo. It is a large indoor play area for babies, toddlers and older children, I think it is about £3.00 entrance fee (free for under 1's). It is a good way of tiring the children out if you think they are not tired enough after your day at the zoo!!!!
Check out more of my photographs from the zoo on my Flickr.
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