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.

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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

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Come visit Ponderosa Zoo today at Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN

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Address

Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN

Email

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.

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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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