Knowsley Safari Ticket Portal

Important Information – Please Read 

Thank you for booking tickets to Knowsley Safari! We hope you have a wild day out.

We are open from 10:00am with the last entry on to the Safari Drive at 4pm. 

Arrival Time

Your booking is for your arrival time. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early for your time slot.

Weather Advisory: High Winds

For your safety, access to the baboon and lion enclosures may be restricted during periods of high winds.

Ticket Policy

• No refunds are available for online tickets.
• Tickets may be transferred to another date (within the same price bracket) up to 24 hours before your visit.
• Online tickets cannot be used with any other offer.
• For details on carers, concessions, and accessibility, please visit our website.

Opening Times

• Monday- Friday 10:00 - 17:00
• Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
• Last entry time is 3:30pm and last entry to the Safari Drive is 4:00pm

Please do not attempt to enter after the last entry time as you will be refused entry, so please plan your day accordingly.

Amusement Rides

Our amusement rides are open everyday, please check the website for more details. A limited number of rides operate during term time.

Ride pricing:
Tokens: £1.00 each
Wristbands: £14.00 for unlimited rides

Animal Viewing & Pricing

• All animals have access to shelter, so some may be less visible later in the day or during inclement periods of weather.
• Lions, giraffes, and rhinos may not be roaming or visible after 3:00 PM or in cold weather.
• We cannot guarantee which animals will be visible so plan your visit accordingly and book an early arrival time for the best experience and allow yourself more than one tour of the Safari Drive.

Essential Companions (Carers)

We have partnered with Nimbus Disability, operators of the Access Card scheme, to process all essential companion (carer) eligibility.

• Guests requiring an essential companion must apply for an Access Card online at least 7 days before visiting.
• This new process means you no longer need to bring confidential documents on the day.
• Same-day applications cannot be accepted.

For more details, visit our website.

Important Park Rules

Entering the Park:

• Entry is at your own risk, We are not responsible for damage to vehicles caused by our animals.
• Soft-top cars, convertibles, and cars with PVC skylights and Sunshine roofs must remain closed throughout the safari and caanot enter the Baboon or Lion enclosure and must take the car-friendly route.
• Vehicles with cracked windscreens are not permitted in the baboon and lion enclosure

Safety Around Animals:

• Do not feed the animals—it can harm them. Visitors breaking this rule will be asked to leave without a refund.
• Animals are wild and may not always be visible at specific times or locations.
• You can drive through the Safari as many times as you like before the last entry time.

Visitor Safety:

• Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
• Children must not sit on laps while driving.
• Follow the speed limit and all safety signs.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets & Assistance Dogs:

• Pets and dogs are not allowed in the park.
• Assistance dogs are permitted but may have restricted access to certain areas.
• Dogs are not allowed on the Safari Drive under any circumstances.

 For further details, visit our website. Have a fantastic day at Knowsley Safari!