Opening Times

March 1st - October 31st 10:00am to last entry 4:00pm
November 1st - February 28th 10:30am to last entry 3:00pm
The park is closed on Christmas day and if weather conditions force closure

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Knowsley Safari Park is a great fun and educational day out enabling children to learn about animals and their habitats as well as being able to see some amazing and exotic animals in an environment where the visitors are in the cage (cars and coaches) and the animals are able to roam free.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Topics covered in the educational sessions range from an introduction to animals through to breeding and conservation, we also have a range of talks and activities for older students studying leisure.

What are the activities?

Five mile safari drive, large walk around exhibits, sea lion shows, bug house, children's farm and optional education sessions.

What is the age range of the activities?

From foundation stages to post graduate.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

The safari park guide book is advised for a guide to the animals in the park.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

optimal group size for educational sessions are 30 pupils, multiple time slots can be booked for large groups. The minimum group size is ten with no maximum group size, small groups are welcome but may not qualify for group rates.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

A guide to risk assessment is available to download from the teachers resource section of our website.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Once a trip is booked and confirmed we allow a teacher form each class a free visit to the site to complete their own assessments.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Restaurant facilities are available on site at a charge. Schools are welcome to bring packed lunches but be advised that we do not have a dedicate covered picnic area. The sea lion building can be opened on request during bad weather to be used as a covered eating area.

Is specific clothing required?

Clothing appropriate to the weather conditions is advised this is primarily an outdoor attraction.

Do you have first aid on site?

First aid available on site from the main office or information centre.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Visitors are welcome to take their own photographs while on site. Permission should be obtained to use any images or text from the parks website or guidebook.

Additional information.

Knowsley Safari