Welsh Mountain Zoo (Welsh Mountain Zoo (Colwyn Bay))

Member Name: poppyash

Product:	Welsh Mountain Zoo (Colwyn Bay)
Date:	30/05/09 (38 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A great day out for all the family young and old.

Disadvantages: Hard with a double buggy to access some places.

As I live in Wales the Welsh Mountain Zoo has been a hot favourite day out for all the family. It is located in Colwyn Bay and is very easy to find because of all the signposts. It has a large car park and the car can be accessed throughout the day so you don't have to carry loads of things around with you. There are two cafes, although the one above the sealion enclosure is hard to get to with a double buggy and there is no room inside for buggies so they have to be left outside. I therefore take sandwiches and we tend to eat at one of the picnic tables or have a picnic. Also the access to the shop is also too narrow for a double buggy. Having said that the displays at the sea lion enclosure and the monkey house are definitely worth seeing. It is a lovely leisurely walk around the zoo and with the usual animals on show and all animals are easily seen by all family members of any age. The staff are very friendly and cooperative and are willing to answer questions on the animals. A great day out but superb if the weather is good because of the magnificant views.

The zoo is very easy to find, we just followed the A55 coast road towards Colwyn Bay, once near the Colwyn Bay turn off there are clear brown signs indicating where to go to get to the zoo. For Sat-Nav users the postcode is LL28 5UY.
The zoo is open all year round from March to October 9.30am to 5.00pm and November to February 9.30am to 4.00pm. It is only appears to be closed over Christmas.
Charges: Adults £7.75
Children 3 to under 16 £5.50
Children under 3 free
Senior Citizens £6.60
Family ticket £23.40 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Apart from the animals there are 2 play areas one is an adventure park with scramble nets and climbing frames etc the other is for smaller children and has swings and slides.
There are two sets of toilets, one by the car park and the other which has disabled access by the chimpanzee enclosure all are clearly signposted. There is also baby changing facilities next to the Trading Post. This is not signposted and I had to ask a park assistant where it was.

To summarize: its a great day out if the sun is shining, access to some areas is difficult due to the location. Not as many animals as Chester Zoo.

Summary: Well worth a visit.