Twycross Zoo - The World Primate Centre
Daily from 23 June 2009
Unforgettable family days out since 1963. Twycross Zoo opened in 1963 on a site in Leicestershire. Initially a comparatively modest collection, it has grown into one of the major British zoos, attracting over 450,000 visitors a year. It is famous for
Situated near the small village of Twycross, the zoo occupies over 40 acres and is set in open countryside. Despite its rural location, it is only four miles from the M42/A42 (which links the M1 and M6) making it readily accessible from anywhere in central England.
Throughout the year (we only close Christmas Day) the zoo plays host to a wide range of visitors from family groups on a day out to school children studying animals (our Education Department teaches over 15,000 pupils a year).
In 1972 the zoo became a charitable trust concentrating on conservation and education, and now takes part in many captive breeding programmes for endangered animals (about three quarters of the animals housed at Twycross are officially classed as endangered species).
Like most British zoos, Twycross receives no government funds and relies entirely on money spent by visitors to continue its work.
See conservation in action, and watch animals feeding.
Catering:
We have three large self-service cafeterias and a licensed bar. Special facilities are also offered for pre-booked groups. (Please note: We do not cater for pre-booked birthday parties).
Twycross Zoo - The World Primate Centre
Unforgettable family days out since 1963. Twycross Zoo opened in 1963 on a site in Leicestershire. Initially a comparatively modest collection, it has grown into one of the major British zoos, attracting over 450,000 visitors a year. It is famous for its collection of primates.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
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