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Knowsley Safari

📍 Prescot, Merseyside

★4.5(13,929 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļ3+

Five-mile drive-through safari in Prescot with tigers, lions, giraffes, and a notorious baboon zone. Walk-around foot safari with sea lion shows, animal talks, and rides. Age 3 and above.

✓ Amur tiger viewing✓ Sea lion show✓ Baboon zone warning✓ Drive-through safari✓ Book in advance
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★★★★★Featured review by Joanne Davey

Apart from my car been destroyed by the babooms we had a brilliant time. Lovely and quiet as it was the 2nd January but we saw everything and the rides were an added bonus. We watched the sea lion and bird of pray show and had a great time. Just waiting to see from Wilco how much my car is going to cost to be repaired after two babooms ripped my jet pipes off my wipers and brackets off my windscreen. Should have driven round the outside however we did have a laugh going through them. Also all the staff are super friendly and helpful. The guy at the end of the baboom enclosure had a good laugh at my car 😂

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 3 and above who want a high-impact safari drive and live animal shows in one visit. The Amur tiger enclosure — including visible cubs when in season — is a genuine highlight.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Decide before entry whether to drive through baboons or take the Baboon Bus — baboons cause real vehicle damage
⏰Book in advance for cheaper admission
đŸŽŸī¸Giraffes may be kept indoors in wet or icy conditions
🚗Catch the sea lion show — it consistently earns the highest praise from visitors

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
★★★★★

13,929 Google reviews

Tiger and cub viewing40%
Sea lion show35%
Baboon vehicle damage risk25%
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Joanne Davey

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Apart from my car been destroyed by the babooms we had a brilliant time. Lovely and quiet as it was the 2nd January but we saw everything and the rides were an added bonus. We watched the sea lion and bird of pray show and had a great time. Just waiting to see from Wilco how much my car is going to cost to be repaired after two babooms ripped my jet pipes off my wipers and brackets off my windscreen. Should have driven round the outside however we did have a laugh going through them. Also all the staff are super friendly and helpful. The guy at the end of the baboom enclosure had a good laugh at my car 😂”

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Kerry Pritchard

a month ago

★★★★★

“Lovely day despite the cold weather, the sea lion trainer is amazing, such a good show! We even got to see the baby tigers with mum, lots of animals out on the safari drive. All rides were open for the kids to enjoy and had a nice relaxing walk around the nature trail.”

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Alena

3 weeks ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful safari adventure! Definitely worth its price. If you want to save your car, choose monkey safe route”

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James Francis (FrAnCo)

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Great place to take kids. Don't take your car through the baboons if your not prepared to have your wipers, number plates and any other bits of trim pulled to bits. Tou can avoid the baboons but the kids love it. Also there is a bus you can take instead of going through in your own car.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Knowsley Safari features a five-mile Safari Drive through zones housing Amur tigers, lions, giraffes, camels, and the famous baboon section where animals climb on vehicles. The Foot Safari adds walking paths, sea lion performances, bird of prey displays, and interactive animal encounters. A separate amusements area with rides is included. Free parking. Baboon-safe route and dedicated Baboon Bus available as alternatives to driving through the primate zone.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:30
Tuesday10:00 – 16:30
Friday10:00 – 16:30
Saturday10:00 – 16:30
Sunday10:00 – 16:30

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