First opened to paying visitors in 1847, the world famous attraction currently houses over 12,000 mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects, including a number of rare and endangered species and England's biggest penguin pool.
When
Jan-Jul 15, Sep 5-Oct 29, Mon-Sun 10am-5.30pm, Jul 16-Sep 4, Apr 22-25, 29 & 30, May 1 & 2, 28-30, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, Jan-Mar 31 2012, Oct 30-Dec 31, 10am-4pm, Jun, Fri 10am-5pm, closed Dec 25
Cost
winter £16.20, child £13.20, concs £14.70, under 3s free, Mid Season £17.60, child £13.70, concs £16.10, under 3s free, Peak season £18.60, child £14.50, concs £17.10, under 3s free