Welsh Mountain Zoo
Attraction Information
In Colwyn Bay, on the north coast of Wales overlooking the Irish Sea is the Welsh Mountain Zoo.
The National Zoo of Wales is an education and conservation charity, home to a wide range of rare and endangered animals, from brown bears to sea lions, red-faced spiders to snow leopards. The gardens around the zoo are awash with tropical and local plants, such as the Welsh Poppy, providing a diverse backdrop full of colour and life.
For children who want to practice their Tarzan antics, there’s the jungle adventure land suitable for all ages and the Tarzan trail! Stop for a snack on The Safari Restaurant balcony, which overlooks the tiger enclosure or, if you prefer, try The Penguin Café and dine with your flippered friends instead!
Accessibility Information
This attraction has its own car park.
There is space in the centre of the Zoo for disabled visitor parking.
The car park is concrete laid
The access from the car park into the zoo is level
The overflow car park is grass and features a slight gradient to the zoo some assistance may be required for those in a wheelchair.
Due to the nature of the site roughly  30% of the smaller exhibits, as well as a significant part of the undeveloped woodlands, are inaccessible to visitors with mobility constraints due to steps, sloped pathways and gravel surfaces.
There is a map at the entrance which shows the best paths suited to wheelchairs, avoiding steps but not slopes.
Free wheelchair loan available from the Zoo office.
There are a number of areas within the gardens that are only accessible by climbing/descending a number of steps.
Pathways within the garden are gravel based.
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This attraction has 2 disabled toilets located in the following areas:
- Under Penguin Cafe
- Behind the Zoovenirs Gift Shop
These toilet feature the following:
- Wash basin with lever style tap
- Handrails to the side of the toilet and wash basin
- Disposal Facilities
- Emergency Pull Cord
This attraction offers discounted concessions for disabled visitors and Carers accompanying them.
To be eligible for discounted entry you must present evidence in one of the following forms:
- DLA/PIP Letter,
- DWP Book,
- Blue/Orange badge,
- Letter from GP
This attraction offers Free Entry for wheelchair users.
Only 1 carer ticket may be purchased per disabled persons/wheelchair users ticket.
Opening Hours
1st February – 24th March
Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 17:00
25th March – 27th October
Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 18:00
28th October – 30th November
Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 17:00
1st December – 31st January
Monday to Sunday 09:30 – 16:30
Last Entry
1 hour before attraction closes
Pricing
Adult From £16.56
Carer From £9.23
Child From £12.47
Disabled From £9.23
Family (2ad&2ch or 1ad&3ch) From £51.93
Senior (60+ years) From £14.63
Student (Valid ID) From £12.47
Under 3 From £0.00
Wheelchair User From £0.00
Location
Old Highway,
Conwy,
Colwyn Bay,
Conwy,
LL28 5UY,
Wales