Near Bewdley, Worcestershire
West Midlands Safari Park
Mixed-habitat reserve
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6.1
Wildland
Full day
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
6.1A drive-through safari and walk-through wildlife attractions in the Worcestershire countryside, with a separate theme park for rides.
The appeal is the contrast between travelling through the safari drive in your own vehicle and then exploring animal habitats on foot, from Lemur Woods to Penguin Cove. It is a substantial family day out, though a managed attraction rather than a wild landscape.
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The experience
Plan around both parts of the visit: the safari drive and the walk-through attractions. The official itinerary provides a useful sequence, but check opening times and which experiences are operating on your date.
Things to do
Take the Safari Drive
Travel through the drive-through safari and observe animals from your vehicle. Confirm current access arrangements and timings before visiting.
Explore the Discovery Trail
The official itinerary names Penguin Cove, Twilight Cave, Reptile House, Red Panda Retreat and pygmy marmosets among its stops.
Walk the African Walking Trail
Look for giraffes, rhinos, elephants and cheetahs along this part of the park's suggested itinerary.
Visit Lemur Woods
The official itinerary describes this as a walk-through exhibit where lemurs roam freely.
Add the Theme Park
The official itinerary describes rides and attractions as an optional addition, with extra charges and seasonal operation. Check the current schedule.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Check current visit and opening details before setting aside time.
Quick Escape: Safari Drive
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Make the Safari Drive your main activity.
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Check the official site for current access arrangements and timings.
Half day · The official itinerary describes a sequence beginning at 10:00; allow time to explore and check current schedules.
Make a Half Day of It: Safari Walk
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Start on the Discovery Trail with Penguin Cove, Twilight Cave and Reptile House.
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Continue along the African Walking Trail to see giraffes, rhinos, elephants and cheetahs.
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Visit African Village and Lemur Woods.
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Check current opening times and availability before visiting.
Full Wildland day · Full day; check the current schedule.
The Full Wildland Day: Safari, Walk and Rides
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Begin with the Safari Drive or follow the official itinerary's Safari Walk-first order.
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Explore the Discovery Trail and African Walking Trail.
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Visit African Village and Lemur Woods.
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Take a break for food, then add Theme Park rides if they are operating. The official itinerary notes rides are charged extra and seasonal opening may apply.
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Check current opening times, seasonal operation and any extra charges before travelling.
Verified history
The supplied source row says the park was founded in 1973. The supplied official sources do not provide further history to verify here.
Hidden details
Look for the bats in Twilight Cave — The official itinerary identifies Twilight Cave as home to two species of free-flying bat.
Find the pygmy marmosets — Pygmy marmosets are one of the small animals specifically highlighted in the official itinerary.
When to go
· Check current opening times and the day's animal encounter schedule before choosing a start time.
The source row suggests spring and early summer for mild weather and active animals, and autumn for seasonal colour. The official source confirms that some attractions, including the Theme Park, operate seasonally; check current dates.
Check the forecast before travelling. Some of the visit is outdoors; the supplied sources do not specify weather-related operating arrangements.
What to look for
On the Safari Walk, look for Humboldt penguins at Penguin Cove, bats in Twilight Cave, and the animals along the African Walking Trail. In African Village, visit the free-roaming lemurs in Lemur Woods.
Best time to go
Spring and early summer are suggested in the source row; autumn is also described as appealing. Check current opening dates and seasonal schedules.
The source row suggests spring and early summer for mild weather and active animals, and autumn for seasonal colour and potentially fewer crowds. These are general suggestions, not a guarantee of animal activity or crowd levels.
How long to spend
Full day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers
Practical information
Opening & access
A paid visitor attraction with a drive-through safari and walk-through animal exhibits. Check the official site for current admission details, opening dates and times.
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Parking
The source row says on-site parking is available. Check before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
The source row describes multiple dining options; check current details before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row mentions wheelchair access and dedicated accessible parking, but this is not confirmed by the supplied official source. Check before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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Around West Midlands Safari Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances