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Proudly at the heart of conservation for over 60 years, Twycross Zoo is the perfect day out for the whole family. With over 500 animals to see, outdoor and indoor play areas, a splash pad, and The Gruffalo Discovery Land, you and your whole family have plenty to keep you entertained. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about Twycross Zoo, from prices and admissions to Twycross Zoo ticket discounts, places to stay nearby and much more.

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Twycross Zoo tickets and discounts

To secure the best deals for Twycross Zoo and guarantee your entry, book your tickets online and in advance. Prices start from just £19.75 per person, and children under 3 go free. If you book in advance, you’ll get 10% off, and you can visit for free for 12 months.

Members of the Camping and Caravanning Club can get further discounts off their tickets with Love to Visit. You’ll also get a free £5 voucher for every purchase. Not a member? Join the Club today to get brilliant offers and discounts on hundreds of attractions, retailers, and campsites.

Getting to Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo is located in the East Midlands near Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Whether you’re driving to the zoo or catching public transport, Twycross Zoo is super easy to get to.

How to get to Twycross Zoo by car?

To get to Twycross Zoo by car, use the postcode CV9 3PX. The zoo is located on the A444, which can be accessed via the A5 and the M42 junction 11. As you get closer to the zoo, there are plenty of brown tourist attraction signs which you can follow.

Estimated drive times:

• Birmingham: 28 minutes
• Nottingham: 35 minutes
• Sheffield: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Oxford: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Liverpool: 1 hour and 50 minutes
• London: 2 hours and 20 minutes
• Cardiff: 2 hours and 20 minutes
• Edinburgh: 5 hours

How to get to Twycross Zoo by public transport?

It’s super easy to get to Twycross Zoo using public transport. The two closest train stations to the zoo are Atherstone Station and Nuneaton Station. Using Atherstone Station, you can get the number 7 bus, which takes you directly to the zoo. This bus has one direct service daily that departs just after 10 am. You can also catch a taxi from the train station to the zoo, which will take roughly 10 minutes.

Alternatively, Nuneaton Station has a taxi rank which takes you directly to Twycross Zoo in less than 15 minutes. You can also catch the bus, adding 30 minutes to your train journey.

Places to stay near Twycross Zoo

If you’re looking for a great place to stay near Twycross Zoo, check out our incredible Conkers Club Site. Located just 12 minutes from the zoo, this campsite is the perfect escape for everyone.

Conkers Club Site is a quiet campsite nestled in the National Forest. It borders Staffordshire, Leicestershire, and Derbyshire, so you’ll be surrounded by the breathtaking British countryside, where you can enjoy relaxing walks, fishing, wildlife watching, horse riding and much more.

Our campsite is family friendly with family shower rooms, children’s play area and an area for ball games. Pets are also welcome; you’ll find designated dog walks near the campsite. Other great campsite facilities include washing machines, dishwashing facilities, an on-site shop and access to Wi-fi. Caravans, motorhomes, tents, and trailer tents are all allowed at the campsite, and there are multiple pitch types to suit your camping needs.

To get to Twycross Zoo from our Conkers Club Site, you can either drive for 12 minutes to the zoo or leave your belongings behind and catch a bus, which is less than a mile from our campsite entrance.

Things to do at Twycross Zoo

See the animals

Without a doubt, the first thing you must do when visiting Twycross Zoo is say hello to all the animals which call the place home. Here are some incredible creatures you’ll see on your day out.

• Chimpanzee
• Western Lowland Gorilla
• Bornean Orangutan
• Sumatran Tiger
• Amur and Snow Leopard
• Eastern Black Rhino
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Penguins
• Tortoise
• Flamingos

Bird lovers will be excited to know that there are also beautiful birds at the zoo, including the silvery cheeked hornbill, Australian zebra finch, Bengalese finch, red-crested turaco and vasa parrot.

Click here to see more animals at Twycross Zoo and learn interesting facts about them.

The Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo

Immerse yourself in the fun and interactive world of ‘The Gruffalo’. Based on the children’s bestselling book, Gruffalo Discovery Land is the perfect family-friendly activity park with plenty to do.

Journey through the enchanted woods, where you'll encounter real-life owls, snakes, butterflies, and more. Keep an eye out for the Gruffalo himself and greet all your favourite woodland characters.

As you walk through the park, explore the Animal Discovery Zone, where you'll learn fascinating facts about all the storybook animals. You can also join the Gruffalo Ranger quest, where you’ll collect stamps and learn how to protect the creatures that live in the deep, dark woods. Before heading off, dance and sing along with the book's characters in the live performances.

Twycross Zoo events

Throughout the year, Twycross Zoo puts on spectacular events. You’ll see incredible animal brick sculptures around the park in the Animal Bricktacular summertime event. If you’re visiting during October, stay alert as Halloween has spread around the zoo, and you’re in for a spook. You can also become part of the ‘Zoo Crew’ by completing challenges and missions and gaining badges.

Wet ‘n’ Wild Play Park

There’s nothing better than cooling down on a hot day by plunging into water. Sat near the penguin enclosure, children can splash around in the Wet ‘n’ Wild Play Park.

Soft Play Jungle

Let the kids run wild at Twycross Zoo's Soft Play Jungle. There are designated areas for different age groups to play in, including babies (between 1 and 2), toddlers (between 2 and 5) and juniors (between 5 and 12). While running around, parents can relax in the large seating area and enjoy a hot or cold drink and snacks from the café.

Nature Reserve

Get your steps in and walk through the nature reserve where you’ll see important native wetlands habitat. Learn about their importance to the planet and meet the animals in the reserve. You’ll find bats, birds, insects, and small mammals in the Twycross Zoo nature reserve.

Food and drinks at Twycross Zoo

Visiting animals and running around the play areas can leave you as hungry as a hippo. Thankfully, plenty of food kiosks, restaurants and cafes are scattered around the park. Check out what tasty food places are available at Twycross Zoo, or pack a picnic and enjoy your homemade meals in one of the designated picnic spaces around the park.

The Vine Café

Enjoy Fairtrade coffee and other hot and cold drinks at The Vine Café. If you’re feeling a little peckish, you can also enjoy a variety of sandwiches and cakes.

The Catch Fish Bar

You can’t go wrong with traditional fish and chips. The Catch Fish Bar prides itself on its locally sourced ingredients used to create delicious meals the whole family will love.

Oh Crumbs! Café

A new café which opened up in The Gruffalo Discover Land is Oh Crumbs! Café. You can get comfy and enjoy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, pastries, snacks, cakes and more.

The View Restaurant

Dine at The View Restaurant, where you can tuck into freshly made pizza or pasta.

The Grillshack BBQ

Whether you’re after a classic hot dog and juicy burger or you’re looking for a vegetarian and vegan alternative, The Grillshack BBQ is a tasty spot to find it all. This is only open during the May half-term and throughout the summer, but it depends on the weather.

Twycross Zoo Kiosks

With so much to do at Twycross Zoo, it’s completely understandable if you want to grab a snack and go. There are several kiosks scattered around the park where you can pick up a hot or cold drink, ice cream or sweet treat.

More information on Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo opening and closing times:

Twycross Zoo opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm, with the final entry being 4 pm. Times can vary depending on the season, so stay updated on the opening and closing times here.

Twycross Zoo rules on dogs:

Due to the distress that dogs can cause to the animals at Twycross Zoo, dogs are not allowed on the premises. Assistance dogs are permitted but must stay in certain zones.

Accessibility at Twycross Zoo:

Twycross Zoo has many access points for wheelchair or pushchair users, but there is no disabled access to the inside of the lemur house.

At Twycross Zoo, you’ll also find parking specifically for blue badge holders, disability-friendly toilets, and baby-changing facilities.

You can hire a mobility scooter or wheelchair from Twycross Zoo, but you must book in advance.

Click here for more information on accessibility at Twycross Zoo.