Take your monkeys to the safari park! (Knowsley Safari Park)

Member Name: stebiz

Product:	Knowsley Safari Park
Date:	19/01/09 (78 review reads)
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Advantages: Drive through, Prices reasonable, Something for everybody.

Disadvantages: None

Knowsley Safari Park is situated about 8 miles away from Liverpool City Centre and was opened in 1971. It is open all the year around. Knowsley Safari Park is open all year round (except Christmas Day). If the weather is very icy or snowy they are closed for safety reasons.

Their opening times are seasonal:

Summer Opening Times:
1st March to 31st Oct. 10.00am
Last entry to Safari Drive 4.00pm

Winter Opening Times:
1st November to 28th February 10.30am
Last entry to Safari Drive 3.00pm (2.00pm on Christmas Eve)

I have been to the Safari Park on many occasions. In fact at one time I actually had a season ticket. Living fairly close by it was a great way of getting the children out of the house. For those of you travelling from further afield and if you are using a SatNav enter L34 4AN.

When you first enter the park you will see a large Rhino outside. You then need to travel up a long windy road until you come to the entrance. There are about 6 drive throughs all with their own lane. Prices vary and it is a good idea to check the internet first as there are often vouchers aaavailable, which allow you to get in cheaper. You will also get given the opportunity at this stage to buy a map/booklet which gives you a free audio cd.

During your journey you will see many different species of animals. I would say the most popular are the lions and monkeys. When you enter the lions den, you actually drive through it. You get within a few feet of the lions. There is also a ranger in there in his jeep, in case anything was to go wrong! As for the monkeys. This also is very popular as they jump on your cars and ride along. It is like a numberplate and wiper graveyard as bits of cars are scattered everywhere. They will damage your cars, so for those who don't want their car damaged please make sure you go through the car friendly route.

At the end of the Safari Park there is a small fair (which is chargeable) along with a small animal farm and cafe. You can also go on some walks through the woods. There are so many other things you can see and do. This includes a sea lion show along with an aquarium.

This park comes highly recommended, I have always found the staff friendly as well as knowledgeable.

Summary: A great day out with safari, fairs and shows