How To Find Us
Based in West Yorkshire and home to over 100 animals, Ponderosa Zoo offers a great day out for animal lovers, where conservation, education and fun take centre stage.
How To Find Us
Planning a visit to Ponderosa Zoo? We're easy to find and welcome visitors from all over Yorkshire and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know to make your journey as smooth as possible.
The zoo is open daily:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (including bank holidays)
By Car
From Manchester
Come off the M62 at Junction 26 and turn right onto the A638
Follow this road through Cleckheaton and turn right at the clock tower in Heckmondwike centre
The zoo is signposted on the right
Turn down station lane, under the railway bridge, past Al Murad tiles and we are the next left
From Leeds
Turn off the M62 at Junction 27 and pick up the A62 towards Huddersfield
Drive through 6 sets of lights and turn left into Heckmondwike, then turn right at the clock tower in Heckmondwike centre
The zoo is signposted on the right
Turn down station lane, under the railway bridge, past Al Murad tiles and we are the next left
By Train
The closest train station to Ponderosa Zoo is located in Dewsbury
By Bus
The closest bus station to Ponderosa Zoo is located in Heckmondwike
Visit Us Today
Come visit Ponderosa Zoo today at Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN
Address
Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN
office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk
Founded in 1991, Ponderosa Zoo, is home to over 100 animals and remains committed to accessibility, education, conservation, and inspiring visitors of all ages through engaging zoo-led experiences.
Get In Touch
Zoo
Phone: 01924 235276
Email: office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk
Lakeside Restaurant
Phone: 01924 404604
Email: lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk
Day Care
Phone: 01924 404154
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