Wear your Wellies!
Twycross Zoo is an outdoor attraction so we recommend visitors dress appropriately. In light of recent weather a hat, scalf, waterproof jacket and wellies will ensure you can enjoy a fun filled day out at the Zoo.
Food & Drink
We offer great value for money food for both children and adults with a fantastic selection of delicious food including; jacket potatoes, sandwiches and cakes all from local producers. We also offer special facilities for pre-booked groups.
Car Parking
Parking is free and is normally within the zoo, so your vehicle is accessible at all times.
Disabled Facilities
Cafés, toilets and most animal houses are accessible by wheelchair. Seeing eye dogs are permitted at the zoo, although there is no access to the apes and elephants. There is no disabled access to the inside of the lemur house.
Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters are available for hire at £12.00 (to be booked in advance) from Guest Services. Identification should be produced on arrival.
Toilets
There are several toilet blocks within the zoo including disabled toilets and baby changing facilities. Do visit the Himalaya bathrooms to see the amazing leaf cutter ants!
Picnic Areas
There are several open grassy areas and picnic benches within the zoo which you are very welcome to picnic on.
Conferences
We have a wide range of conferencing facilities across the Zoo site, including Windows on the Wild, a stunning New England themed room overlooking a wading birds aviary. For more information on events at Twycross Zoo click here or call 0844 474 1777.
Retail Therapy
For all your shopping needs visit the shop in the Himalaya where we have an array of toys, gifts and souvenirs, plus near enough every species of animal in cuddly toy form. We also stock a range of "day out essentials", so if the weather suddenly changes we have umbrellas and sun cream to purchase.
As a zoo, we support ethical suppliers and stock a wide range of Fair Trade products from around the world. As a visitor, you too can make a real difference. Every purchase you make is important as 100% of the profits from our retail outlets are used to support the work of Twycross Zoo and worldwide conservation projects.
Gallery
Twycross Gallery, is an exciting new space for contemporary art, providing an extensive selection of fabulous paintings, limited edition prints, plus unique sculptures, ceramics and glass. The gallery is a fresh innovative concept, which will help to establish Twycross Zoo as an important part of the Midlands art world.