Go wild in the west midlands (West Midland Safari and Leisure Park)

Member Name: superstar1212

Product:	West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
Date:	22/05/07 (564 review reads)
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Advantages: A fun packed day out with animals and rides

Disadvantages: Maybe prices but it is no more expensive than other days out

~West midlands safari park~


I have visited the safari park quite a few times. It is a fun day out and you won’t get bored as there is loads to see and do.
Don’t be put off if you have a nice car because there are not monkeys or animals that will destroy your window wipes or aerials. I would also recommend that you take a snack in the car for the drive around the park as sometimes it can take up to 2 hrs depending on how busy it is.
I live in Leicestershire so it is a bit of a drive to get there but well worth a visit especially if you have children.

West midlands safari park is located in Bewdley there are directions on the website and GPS co-ordinates.

West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
Spring Grove
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 1LF
Tel: 01299 402114
Fax: 01299 404519

www.wmsp.co.uk

**Prices**

Admission only (Rides extra) Adults - £9.50 Children - £9.50 (Under 4's free)

You pay while in your car at the entrance, prices may seem expensive but you do get a FREE return ticket for the next time you visit. Although you cannot use the return ticket or any other discount vouchers on bank holidays. They are also part of the Tesco club card deals so you can use your Tesco vouchers there too. After you have paid you will be offered the chance to by food to feed the animals which costs £2.75 and a safari park programme which gives you lots of details about the animals you’ll be seeing and costs £3.99.

Admission includes…..

~Drive-Through Safari ~
It consists of a 4 mile drive along a route which covers an area of over 100 acres. Make sure you fill your radiator with water as it is a slow drive round. It is very funny to count how many cars have over heated or broken down.
On the drive through you will see exotic and unusual animals which roam the reserves. No doubt you have heard that the safari has the African Big 5 you will get to these on the drive through. Get your cameras ready!!
There are Elephants, Buffalo Boma, Rhino, Giraffe, Lion, Wallaby, Tiger, Emu, Camel, Zebra, Gnu, Eland, Ankole Cattle, Yak, Przewalski’s Horse, Asian Buffalo, Wolf, Llama and all kinds of Antelope!

~Hippo Lakes ~ & ~Hippo Feeding Time ~
The Hippopotamus are located in the main park next to the children’s train ride and the is a viewing platform where you can safely stand to watch them. If you time it right you can watch the hippo’s at feeding time. They make some funny noises too they always make us laugh as they sometimes sound like a huge trump!


~Safari Express Train ~

This is a small train which is FREE to go on and takes you on a short tour of the grounds. Suitable for children and adults.

~Sea Lion Show ~ Sea Lion Encounter ~Seal Island Exhibit Pool ~ Twilight Cave Creepy Crawlies ~ SeaQuarium ~ Reptile House ~ Reptile Encounter ~Animal Encounter ~

These are all part of the discovery trail where you can learn about the animals. At Seal Island there is a large under water window where you can stand and watch them dance and often show off to there audience.
The Twilight Cave has free flying fruit bats I personally wait outside on that one as I’m not fond of things flying around near my head the children love it though.
In the SeaQuarium you get to see lots of different types of fish and sea creatures, both the Twilight cave and SeaQuarium have disabled access with is also useful for families with buggy’s.
As I am a wimp I have never been in the Reptile areas but I do know that you get the chance of holding creepy crawlies, snakes and spiders. Not my cup of tea!!

**Rides**

There is wonderful variety of 30 fun rides and attractions to suit the whole family, water rides, fast spinning rides, pirate ships and the dodgems to name just a few.
My favourite is the water rides on the log flume you get your picture taken which is a nice little way of remembering your fun day out.

New ‘Cubs Kingdom’ is a place where the fun never stops there are bouncy castles and small rides for smaller children it is a lot quieter down there too. You can also feed the goats and sheep in the little discovery area. Make sure you all wash your hands after any contact with the animals.

There are two ways in which you can buy access to the rides. Wristbands & Ticket Machines. Wristbands £9.25 per person and Tickets minimum payment £5.00 (three tickets) Some rides cost 2 tickets.

To be honest there is rarely a queue for rides so you can jump off and get straight back on again.

Some rides have height restrictions and some need an adult to accompany a child.

For people 1.4 and over there are 18 rides available

For people that are 1.2 to 1.4 there are 15 rides available

For people that are 1.0 to 1.2 there are 11 rides available

And finally for people 0.8 to 1.0 there are 11 rides available.

**Food and Gift shops**

~Congo Candy Sweet Shop~
Lots of sweets in here for the journey home.

~Port Livingstone Pizza ~
Variety of Pizza, Southern Fried Chicken, chips and drinks. Vegetarian option available. There can sometimes be a large queue.
Open weekends and main school holidays.

~Lost City Fun Foods ~
Located in the Lost City Plaza and quick stop off for all kinds of novelty food. Opens weekends and main school holidays.

~Oasis Licensed Bar & Coffee Shop~
Found inside the Explorers Café, in Discovery Trail, ideal for assorted baguettes, pasta dishes, ice cream, muffins, flapjacks and low-fat desserts.
Vegetarian options available. Open all season.

~Hot & Spicy ~
Located in the Amusement, the ideal place for jacket potatoes with a variety of fillings; hot dogs, spicy spiral fries, doughnuts, drinks and ice creams.
Vegetarian option available. Open weekends and main school holidays.

~Refreshment & Snack Houses~
May be found throughout the Park selling ice creams, sweets, drinks and a variety of snacks perfect to eat on the hoof. Open weekends and main school holidays.

~Explorers Cafe ~
Located opposite the Reptile House in Discovery Trail, this newly re-themed large family dining Café serves a variety of main meals ranging from traditional fish or sausage and chips, baked pies, pasta or quiche salads, ploughman's platters. Vegetarian options available. Open all season.

~Botswana Burger Co~
Found in the heart of the Amusement Area, visitors may choose whether to eat in or take away. Perfect for a selection of burgers, chicken nuggets and fries; hot and cold drinks. Vegetarian options available. Open all season.

Prices are reasonable compared to other places on a day out. I prefer to take my own picnic and sit in the picnic area.

There are 4 gift shops and most of the items are highly priced I brought my son a safari jeep and it cost £6.00 actually I suppose that isn’t that bad but the teddies are about £15 and above.



***Summary***

I think that west midlands safari park is a wonderful place and great for all ages. It gives children the chance to see and touch animals that are from other climates and are not usually found in this country.
All the animals look very healthy, happy and look well cared for with plenty of room to walk and run around. Compared to Alton Towers, Cadburys world or Warwick castle I think the safari park is much better and you could easily spend the whole day there and not get bored the time will fly by due to all the fun you will be having.

I have included some of our pictures of our day out hope you enjoy them and thank you for taking the time to read my review.

Summary: Excellent day out for all the family