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2023 Highlights at Ponderosa Zoo With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our lovely customers, old and new, for your continued support. As 2023 comes to an end, we’re delighted to share our highlights with you all from the last 12Read more ⟶

Summer Holidays at Ponderosa Zoo Join us at Ponderosa Zoo this Summer as we invite some very special guests to keep your little ones entertained.  Monday’s at Ponderosa If the children are clowning around this summer and need to release some energy, join the Crafty Devilz for some summer fun and a circus workshop, everyRead more ⟶

May Half Term Events at Ponderosa Zoo Join us at Ponderosa Zoo during May Half Term as we invite some very special guests to keep you entertained.    Monday 30th May Crafty Devilz are back for your daily dose of circus fun, and Jimmy Jammy Joe’s Super Magic Show is back by popular demand! At selectedRead more ⟶

Introducing the BRAND NEW Lemur Bay Introducing our brand new Lemur Bay, an extension of our already well-loved beach. We have a brand new jumping pillow where you can bounce away for the whole day! All the jumping is sure to work up an appetite which is why a food hut will be right nextRead more ⟶

Easter at Ponderosa Zoo Join us at Ponderosa Zoo during the Easter school holidays as we invite some very special guests to keep you entertained.  Monday 11th April: Crafty Devilz are back for your daily dose of circus fun!  Tuesday 12th April: There’s a little bit of magic coming to Ponderosa. Join us at Lakeside Restaurant forRead more ⟶

Conservation at Ponderosa Zoo! Our mission is to inspire people of all ages and abilities through Zoo-led education and engaging experiences, helping to ensure the survival of species and biomes for future generations with the aim of contributing towards active conservation. We aim that all of our customers have a fantastic day out whilst learningRead more ⟶

2021 Highlights With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment say thank you to our loyal followers and visitors who’ve joined us at the zoo. 2021 has been a busy one for us here at Ponderosa Zoo and it seems like the perfect opportunity to reflect one of our busiest yearsRead more ⟶

Halloween at Ponderosa Zoo We have lots of spooky half term activities this Halloween! Tickets for this are limited so pre booking is essential. Join us for a Spook-tacular Halloween this half term!  All activities outlined below take place daily from 23rd October – 31st October!   Halloween Skeleton Trail(Included in admission price)  Follow the spine-chillingRead more ⟶

Keeper Talks Keeper Talks are back from this Saturday! Our fascinating keeper talks will be returning to Ponderosa Zoo this Saturday and will be running daily throughout the summer until September 5th and then every weekend until Christmas!  If you’re interested in learning even more about some of the species we have here at the zoo,Read more ⟶

Covid-19 Update: August 2021 Do I need to wear a face covering? Visitors are advised to wear face coverings in all enclosed buildings, including the Ticket Office / Gift Shop, Reptile House, Bunny Barn, Toilets, Coffee Shop, and Lakeside Restaurant. Under 11’s are exempt from this rule.   What precautions are in place to ensureRead more ⟶