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West Midlands Safari Park (Bewdley) review

Embark on a Safari Adventure at West Midlands Safari Park

West Midlands Safari Park, nestled in the heart of the British countryside, is not just a destination; it’s an immersive journey into the wonders of the wild. As you approach the park, anticipation builds for the four-mile self-drive safari, a thrilling odyssey through African and Asian landscapes that promises encounters with some of the world’s most captivating and critically endangered animals.

The four-mile self-drive safari is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered animals. Split into African and Asian areas, almost all the animals are free-roaming and can literally walk straight past your car. For safety reasons at times you will have to close your windows. Don’t forget to buy your boxes of animal food at the gates for close up animal feeding encounters. 

The last three times we have visited have all varied with changes to the miles of drive-through safari routes occurring as the animals relocate and the lodges have been constructed. It does take about two hours to get around – even on a quiet day in the winter you want to stop to take pictures and enjoy the views. On busy days traffic can get backed up so it’s advisable to use the two lane system and pull over to one side if you wish to pause and allow traffic to pass. 

My advice here is to use the toilets before you embark on the safari. If you do not fancy driving around in your own vehicle then you can book and pay £7.50 for a minibus-guided safari tour bus. We really enjoyed this experience as our knowledgeable tour guide was fantastic with all the different animals. Even on our second time around on the same day we had an amazing experience. 

African and Asian Wonders

Your adventure begins in the African Plains, where the rolling landscapes house an array of captivating creatures. In the African Plains, you will experience some of Africa’s largest animals; from gentle giraffe to huge-horned Ankole cattle and curious Congo buffalo, to mesmerising zebra. There is also the chance to glimpse the new babies. From the gentle giraffes gracefully navigating the savannah to the majestic Ankole cattle with their impressive horns, every moment is a glimpse into the beauty of the animal kingdom. The curious Congo buffalo and mesmerizing zebras add to the enchantment, creating a scene straight from the heart of Africa.

As you traverse into Wild Asia and Asian Lowlands, the landscape transforms, offering face-to-face encounters with endangered deer, agile antelope. The stoic Bactrian camels have been relocated to the former elephant valley (I’m advised it’s because no other animals get along with them). Keep an eye out for the elusive Philippine spotted deer, a rare gem among the park’s inhabitants. The Indian rhinos, with their imposing presence, and the gentle banteng complete this immersive exploration into the diverse habitats of Asia.

The Carnivores section is home to some of the world’s greatest hunters. Marvel at the magnificent tigers and rare painted dogs. Watch the beautiful dhole playing in Wild Woods and go off-road to get closer to the king of beasts in Realm of the Lions. The African lion enclosure has an off road path which sometimes gets you a really up close view as they lounge in patches of sunlight.

In Elephant Valley, you will find our African elephants. Female, Five, came from an elephant orphanage in Kruger National Park and is famous for birthing the Park’s first baby elephant, Sutton, who has recently moved to another zoo. One of the latest additions to the park is her new friend Coco. Their paddock is temporarily separated so that they become acquainted but the plan is for this land in front of the elephant lodges to be joined up eventually so they can become firm friends.

African Walking Trail

New for 2022 was the African Walking Trail, offering guests to see some of the safari animal on foot for the first time in the Park’s history. This pedestrianised trail offers views of the giraffes, rhinos and elephants, as well as antelope, zebras and buffalo. From here you can also get a close up glimpse of the luxurious lodges. There are two different directions to take, it’s not a round route so you do have to retrace your steps and it does include a hill climb. The view at the top is worth it even on a grey day. 

Discovery Trail

The walk-through Discovery Trail is a fantastic all-weather attraction, hosting several animal exhibits, a variety of encounters, talks and shows and a virtual reality river ride. Observe the Humboldt penguins in Penguin Cove, as they ‘fly’ effortlessly through the water, or see how many bats and douroucouli (night monkeys) you can spot in the Twilight Cave. Face your phobias in Creepy Crawlies or find the colourful fish in the Aquarium. We usually visit this area of the first as it’s quieter first thing as most people head to the drive through. A new time slot booking system is hoping to change this to make it smoother to get around. Also check out the feeding and animal talks as well as the sea lion theatre times to plan out your day.

At Red Panda Retreat, you will be able to spot Mei Lin and Sanka, as they explore their habitat or have a snooze. Reptile World is home to some of the largest and most deadly reptiles on the planet. See the giant green anacondas, shy pancake tortoises and brightly coloured dart frogs.

In Lorikeet Landing, you can get up close to the amazing flock of rainbow lorikeets in their specially designed, heated enclosure. For a small charge, you can purchase a pot of nectar and marvel at these beautiful birds up close, as they perch and eat from your hand. This is usually a highlight of the day and you’re guaranteed to have a memorable moment with these cheeky birds. In addition to all the exhibits, there are daily feeds, talks and encounters, including the fantastic Sea Lion Show, where the fabulous California sea lions show off their amazing behaviours, both in and out of the water. There is also the chance to meet one of the Park’s small, friendly animals, or learn more about life in cold blood at the reptile talks.

Land of the Living Dinosaurs

Step back in time as you come face to face with some of the largest, most unusual and fearsome animals to ever roam the planet. Land of the Living Dinosaurs features over 40 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, making it the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK. Life-like grunts, squawks and mighty roars emit from the prehistoric beasts and along with themed planting, geyser and swamps, the immersive experience makes you feel as if the story of the dinosaurs is unfolding in front of you. See friendly stegosaurus, ginormous Argentinosaurus and the terrifying T-rex as you journey through the four different time periods, starting with the Permian and ending with the Cretaceous. There is even a chance to dig for fossils in the Dino Dig. We love this area – it’s at the top of our list for dinosaur days out.  

Continue the prehistoric adventure and journey into the UK’s largest Ice Age exhibit. Ice Age is an immersive, multi-sensory experience, allowing guests to step back in time and walk amongst the magnificent creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. The project features an enormous volcano and huge atmospheric ice cave, both of which can be walked through by explorers. The captivating exhibit begins at the start of the Cenozoic Era, nearly 65 million years ago and features over 20 life-sized species of mammals, the majority of which are animatronic. These moving, breathing and roaring creatures include a giant ground sloth, menacing hell pig and a herd of ginormous mammoth.

African Village

The African Village, located just past the Adventure Theme Park, is themed like a traditional East African village. It houses the lemurs and meerkats, plus a walk-through area where you can feed the friendly sheep and goats. On the way to the Village, make sure you look out for our pod of wallowing hippos. WMSP has the largest pod in the UK and there is a chance to feed them and learn all about their different personalities at the daily Hippo Encounters.

Meerkat Mayhem is home to three mobs of inquisitive, cheeky meerkats. Be immersed in the middle of a true meerkat manor as you watch them socialise, play and forage. You can even feed them in daily talks. Walk with lemurs in Lemur Woods – the largest walk-through lemur wood in the UK. Two species of lemurs jump, swing and play around you, as you stroll through the woodland. Keep an eye out for the playful ring-tailed lemurs and fluffy, red-bellied lemurs. There are also daily lemur talks, where you can find out more about these amazing primates. They sometimes come up really close, jumping across paths right in front of you which is a delight for younger children.

Tiger Tropics

In September 2022, Tiger Tropics opened, allowing guests to see the Park’s amazing Sumatran tigers on foot, for the first time, in their brand-new habitat. Our favourite ‘spot’ this winter season has been the new baby sumatran tiger cub Lestari. Mom Dourga can be heard roaring from their new enclosure which is accessible to view on foot near the TIger Lodges. There is a bench and a viewing window so it’s worth pausing here and waiting patiently whilst you take a little rest to see if you can catch a glimpse. It’s an area just between the hippos and the play park. 

Adventure Theme Park

If a whole host of animal attractions wasn’t enough, the safari park also has a theme park to make your day even more exciting. The Adventure Theme Park is open daily from during the summer season and has a variety of rides, suitable for all of the family. From traditional rides showcasing ‘all the fun of the fair’, to water rides and rollercoasters, there is something for everyone. Test your skills on the dodgems, plummet 30m towards the earth on Venom Tower Drop, or soar above the ground on Kong. Some of the rides are definitely not for the faint-hearted! As well as the rides, the Adventure Theme Park hosts various games stands, and an arcade full of your favourite amusement machines. Ride wristbands are available to purchase as well as tickets/tokens. There are height restrictions but there is a really clear display of these right by the ticket office so that you can work out the best value for your party based on the rides they can go on. 

Boj’s Giggly Park Play Area

Boj’s Giggly Park opened in 2017 and is an immersive, multi-sensory and themed children’s play area, located next to the Park’s African Village. Here, children will be able to find CBeebies and S4C favourite ‘Boj’ and his friends whilst they explore and play in the five interactive zones, designed specifically for younger visitors. The £850,000 project features different zones with characters from the show, such as Mia, Mr Cloppity and Denzil and has different activities and objects to explore, such as musical play, an adventure playground and Boj’s Burrow. 

This area is often a surprise to many who do not venture right to the back of the park but it really is a lovely quiet space to explore with the whole family. There are toilets and refreshments available here too. 

Safari Academy

Opened in 2017, the Safari Academy is an outstanding, sustainably built facility, designed specifically for visiting schools. The modern, state-of-the-art building features five classrooms to provide interactive education for groups of all ages, from pre-schools and nurseries to university groups and adult learners. Groups can take part in a variety of activities to enhance in-school learning, including curriculum-linked guided tours, hands-on Discovery Sessions and workshops. The Academy is also home to accredited Animal Care courses and Teacher Open Days. Information on the Safari Academy can be found on the website: www.safariacademy.co.uk

Safari Venues

Not only does West Midland Safari Park provide an excellent day out, they also play host to a variety of events throughout the year. Whatever the event, they have the setting. With three fabulous venues to choose from, you can be sure that we will make your event entertaining and memorable. Spring Grove House is an elegant Georgian manor house with stunning interiors, perfect for weddings and grand occasions. The African-inspired Treetops Pavilion has vast proportions and an amazing capacity to hold excellent corporate entertainment — brilliant for product launches and large parties. If you are looking for something a bit more intimate, Cellarz is a luxurious wine and cocktail bar, set in the vaulted brick cellars of Spring Grove House. From weddings to corporate fun days, business meetings to product launches, WMSP can cater for intimate dinners or larger events for up to 1,000 guests. There is even an option to hire exclusive use of the whole Park. For further information, visit www.safarivenues.co.uk.

Safari Lodges

New for 2021 were eight exclusive, luxury lodges and two premium cottages, designed to give guests an up-close and immersive overnight wildlife experience, like no other. The lodges are integrated into the newly updated safari, with spectacular views overlooking the African elephant or cheetah habitats. The two cottages are nestled into the walk-through Discovery Trail and have been expertly refurbished with Nepalese design influences.

In April 2022, giraffe and rhino lodges were added, giving breath-taking views of the white rhinos and allowing you to come eye-to-eye with giraffes. Then in September, four Tiger Lodges opened, allowing you to sleep a whisker away from critically endangered Sumatran tigers. Bookings are currently open for new Lodges, due to open in 2024.

Safari Lodges short breaks include breakfast and dinner, spectacular views of the animals, admission to the Park during the day and Theme Park wristbands, during the summer season. They do seem expensive to me but for a luxurious treat it promises to be an unrivalled experience. 

General Prices and Information  

Summer Season Opening Times: Open daily until November from 10:00am. Note: For events such as Summer Safari, Spooky Spectacular, Santa Safari and Bank Holidays, opening hours may be extended. Admission Prices 2024 (when booking online in advance): Adult Admission (16-64yrs) and child admission  – From £29.00 Under 3s – Free Concessions – From £19.00 Theme Park Prices 2024* (only when booking online in advance): Adult and child wristband – £12.00 Concessions – £10.00 Little Penguin wristband (0.8m-1m) – £7.00

*opens 10th Feb 2024  Online Savings Purchase tickets online and save money for selected dates. We have group discounts, accept Tesco vouchers and work with the Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service. Annual Passes and VIP experiences are also available. See the website for full details. Paid-for general admission also includes a Free Return Code which is valid for 6 months from the date of your visit, when booking in advance online. Terms & Conditions: Concession admission applies to Senior Citizens. Essential companions will be admitted free of charge when accompanying a guest with disabilities, who has applied and be approved by our partner Nimbus Disabilities. All applications must be made online, at least 7 days prior to visit. Full Ts and Cs here: www.wmsp.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Park Calendar: www.wmsp.co.uk/calendar/

*T+Cs apply

Arlo had an absolutely wonderful day and it felt, dare I say it “normal?” I have to praise the staff, who were all really friendly and acknowledged Arlo as he greeted everyone he encountered. He fell asleep in the car on the way home and just like that our first day out of lockdown was over. I’ll be renewing my annual pass so that we can visit regularly.

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SAFARI PARK'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EVENT IS BACK

From 25 November and running daily until Christmas Eve, guests will have the chance to see Santa during the day, or on selected dates, visit Santa in his grotto during the evening’s Lantern Festival event.

Ahead of the month-long celebration, Santa had a good look around the Park’s Discovery Trail, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with over 400 Christmas trees, lights, baubles, new photo points and even thick layers of ‘snow’.

Additionally, the Park has installed two amazing winter lantern scenes, which look incredible during the day, but really come to life when the sun sets.

Bethan Davis, PR & Events Officer, said, “We are so excited to welcome guests to this year’s Santa Safari, as the Park has never looked this magical. Our team of ‘elves’ have been working really hard to make sure everything is perfect for Santa’s arrival, with not a garland, tree or bauble out of place!

“This year, we’ve installed a whole host of brand-new features, including a gigantic Christmas tree, two photo points for children, animated characters in the grotto and our outdoor sleigh has been transformed. Children will be able to experience falling ‘snow’ and write a letter to Santa too, which they can post in our cheeky talking post-box. Santa has given everything his seal of approval, so has now retired to his cosy grotto, ready to meet families from Friday. We hope everyone has a magical and festive time with us.”

Guests to the grotto will be greeted by Santa’s team of friendly elves who will magically transport families to the North Pole on Santa’s sleigh, captained by a new welcoming owl.

Disembarking the sleigh, they will follow a path through a magical winter wonderland, busy elf workshop and reindeer stables, finally reaching the grotto to pay a visit to the big man himself.

Children will receive a memento of their day by having a picture taken of themselves with Santa which they can then take home, alongside being able to choose their very own present from the elves’ workshop.

Also included in the package is a visit to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, where children can enjoy a drink and cookie, whilst adults are treated to a hot drink and mince pie.

There is also the chance for guests to win a Family Annual Pass, by entering the ‘Letters to Santa’ competition, where children can write a letter to Santa and post it in his magical talking post box.

Additionally, guests visiting this winter can experience a virtual reality sleigh ride – a magical 4D adventure to the North Pole, helping Santa to test out his sleigh before his big journey on Christmas Eve.

As Santa Safari coincides with the Park’s Lantern Festival event, a variety of ticketing options are available, including an evening ticket which includes lanterns and an ‘Ultimate Winter Ticket’, which includes a day visit to Santa Safari, all the animal attractions, talks and shows, then Lantern Festival on the evening.

Tickets can be booked in advance via the Park’s website, where guests can also see the calendar of events: www.wmsp.co.uk/tickets .

Santa Safari runs from 25 November until Christmas Eve, and the charge is £33.00 for adults and children aged 3-64, £13.00 for under 3s and £30.00 for concessions. Adventure Theme Park rides are not open during the winter season.

Further information about West Midland Safari Park is available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari .  

West Midland Safari Park is an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to a variety of all-weather attractions, including four miles of drive-through safari, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK and a theme park. With acres of versatile outdoor space, easy access from the M5 and free parking, WMSP is the perfect venue.

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Experience Overview

Meet and feed our incredible pride of lions!

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available. Phone 01299 406461 or Email  [email protected]

£175.00 per person (aged 6+ years. Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult).

What's Included

• Meeting and feeding our lions
• Admission to the Safari Park
• Box of animal food
• Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
• A Free Return Code, allowing you to visit the Park again within 6 months
• Arrive at WMSP, turn right at the island on the drive and enter through the black gates.
• Follow the signs for the Safari drive-through and then Park in the tarmac bays near the Main Reception. Your VIP Guide will meet you here.
• Arrive at our African Lion House. Your VIP guide will give you a tour behind the scenes. You will see the lions in their outdoor compound and have an opportunity to feed them. Afterwards, some of the other pride  members will be released onto the Safari.
• You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the Safari Park.
• Don’t forget to call in at Reception to pick up your memory stick and Free Return Ticket.

Important Information

• Minimum age for participants is 6 years.
• This Experience is available on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays during our Summer Season, and Saturdays and Sundays during our Winter Season, subject to availability.
• Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult
• VIP Experiences can either be booked for a specific date or on an open-dated basis valid for the season. Whilst we will always try to accommodate changes in date, this is subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
• Once an experience has been purchased refunds will not be considered.

WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK REVEALS NEW LOOK…

West Midlands Safari Park has announced it will be having a new look this year, by teasing a brand-new logo, with the help of some of its resident animals.

The award-winning tourist attraction celebrated its 50 th anniversary last year, so the Park felt like it was the right time to embark on a rebrand and truly mark the start of a new era.

Since being taken over by the Looping Group in 2018, the Park has grown substantially, with the addition of unique onsite accommodation, upgraded animal habitats and brand-new attractions.

The Park’s logo has had a complete revamp, with a new, fun font, vibrant colours and the addition of a giraffe icon, which reflects the attraction’s exciting offering of up-close animal experiences.

Head of Marketing, Rochelle Zare, explained, “ We have grown so much as an organisation, especially in the last four years, so we felt that we needed a new logo and brand identity, that can grow with us into the future.

“After thorough research, in which we invited feedback from various stakeholders, including regular guests to the Park and prospective customers, we gained valuable insight into why people love our attraction and why guests want to visit. This showed we have one of the best, immersive animal experiences in the country, so we wanted our new brand identity to reflect that, hence the addition of a giraffe icon.”

She continued, “ As a family attraction we wanted to get the seal of approval from our core audience, so we tested the new logo with hundreds of local school children, aged 4-11 and it was a big hit! We hope all our guests love it as much as we do.”

Ahead of unveiling the new logo to the public, the Park gained important feedback from some of its esteemed judges – the animals!

It was a hit with the lemurs, with the whole troop running straight over to investigate, whereas Rhianna, the reticulated python, was a bit slower to approach, but quickly gave it the ‘ssssssseal’ of approval by using it as a resting stop.

The new logo’s ambassadors showed appreciation the only way giraffes can – with prolonged staring, although Henry did give it a big lick!

Finally, the logo was presented to the family of Sumatran tigers and first to approach was dad, Nakal, who took a big swipe at it, knocked it over, then sat on it, fiercely protecting it with snarls and growls.

When he finally moved on, mum, Dourga approached with baby, Lestari. The logo was such a hit with Dourga, she picked it up and dragged it into her sleeping quarters, expertly navigating it through the entrance hatch.

When keepers managed to retrieve the logo, it was left with the memento of four magnificent tiger teeth impressions!

Alongside the logo, the Park will adopt a new brand identity and although their name is not largely changing, they have added the ‘s’ back into Midlands (it was West Midland Safari Park for 50 years)!

From next month, guests can expect to see the logo change across the Park’s signage and digital channels, including a brand-new website, shortly followed by the release of a range of new retail products as well as staff uniforms.

As well as the rebrand, the Park has announced new attractions and events for 2024, including a family ride called Jungle Jeeps, a refresh of its playground, the chance to see cheetahs on foot in an extension of the Park’s African Walking Trail as well as new hippo and wild dog lodges.

There will also be the chance to see the Park’s latest arrivals, including tiger cub, Lestari, month-old rhino calf Malaika and a troop of tiny pygmy marmosets, who will be venturing outside for the first time this Spring.

Managing Director for West Midlands Safari Park, Chris Kelly, added, “ This is an exciting time for all of us here at the Park and we’re delighted to be sharing our new look after months of hard work behind the scenes. This definitely signifies a new chapter and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all our guests, past and present for supporting us. Without them, we couldn’t continue to take the best care of the animals who call the Park home and all the conservation efforts we support for their counterparts in the wild .”  

MEET BLUEY AT WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK THIS HALF TERM…

West Midland Safari Park is excited to announce that popular children’s character Bluey, will be entertaining guests during February half term.

Bluey will be making personal appearances with her sister Bingo, at intervals throughout the day from 12 to 16 February.

Fans will be able to take part in ticketed ‘Meet and Greet’ sessions, at selected times in the Safari Academy, in the pedestrianised area of the Park.

PR & Events Officer, Bethan Davis, said, “ We’re really excited that Bluey and Bingo are returning for five days this half term. Bluey is a favourite for both children and parents and it’s great that we can allow guests to meet the characters, included as part of their day out.

“Bluey and Bingo will be making five appearances throughout the day for ‘meet and greets’, where families will have the opportunity to interact and take photos. Due to this event being so popular last year, we have introduced a ticketing system, so guests can guarantee meeting Bluey and Bingo.”

As well as the opportunity to see Bluey this half term, the Park will be opening daily again for its summer season, including the Adventure Theme Park.

There will also be the chance to see the newest arrivals, including some tiny pygmy marmosets and the latest babies.

Bluey appearances, the four-mile safari, walk-through exhibits, animal talks and encounters, are all included in the admission charge.

Guests are encouraged to book online in advance for the best prices, and a pre-booked time slot for the meet and greet sessions is essential.

WATCH THE MOMENT A RARE BABY RHINO IS BORN ON CCTV…

The amazing moment a rare baby southern white rhino was born at West Midland Safari Park, has been caught on CCTV.

Keepers watching the live footage behind-the-scenes, saw the female calf arrive at 1:48am on 11 January 2024, following a tricky breach birth, for 15-year-old mum, Keyah.

After a few attempts, keepers noticed that the calf was struggling to get to her feet, so stepped in quickly to get her standing, enabling her to tentatively walk to her mum to have her first feed.

Now at a week old, the calf is doing really well and has been given the African name Malaika, meaning ‘angel’.

Head Keeper of Ungulates, Lisa Watkins, said, “ The team are absolutely over the moon with the safe arrival of a female white rhino calf. After a long wait, having had two male calves born in 2021, a female was a very welcome addition to the crash. Mum, Keyah, is doing a fantastic job of caring for the newborn with older brother Jumani eager to meet his little sister.

“I am really proud of the team for all their daily hard work and dedication, to allow this calf to arrive safe and healthy. We all look forward to showing the new arrival off in the near future, but for now, both mum and calf are spending some important time bonding in the warmth and comfort of their house.”

Malaika is the sixth baby white rhino to be born at the Park in the last eight years, marking another success for the Park’s involvement in a collaborative European breeding programme, conserving threatened species.

Katie McDonald, Research and Conservation Officer, said “Like all wildlife attractions, we believe it is extremely important for us to contribute to the conservation of the species we hold. White rhinos are one of the species for which there is a European-wide breeding programme and WMSP has been a strong contributor. This is the sixth white rhino calf born since 2016.” 

She continued , “Having safe and healthy populations in zoos and parks is extremely valuable when the situation in the animal’s natural habitat is precarious. White rhinos are threatened in the wild by poachers, who kill them so they can sell rhino horn on the black market. 

“Through our amazing conservation partner, Save the Rhino International, we actively support rhino conservation by helping to fund anti-poaching activities in uMkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, where dedicated ranger teams work every day to monitor and protect rhinos across the reserve.”

Southern white rhinos are classed as ‘near threatened’ by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), with around 16,000 remaining individuals.

The population of white rhinos has recovered greatly since almost becoming extinct in the early 1900s, but despite being somewhat of a conservation success story, they are the subspecies of rhinos most threatened by poaching.

Malaika will be kept in the warmth of the house while she settles in, then will slowly be introduced to the rest of the herd, including brother Jumani, half-brothers Granville and Jambo and dad, Barney.

She brings the number of white rhinos at the Park to nine, who can be seen on the safari drive-through.

BOOKINGS OPEN FOR SAFARI PARK’S WILD NEW LODGES…

Bookings are now being taken for West Midland Safari Park’s brand-new luxury lodges, which include overnight stays with views of hippos and African wild dogs.

Following planning being granted last month, work has now started on the development, which will see the instalment of eight lodges, alongside new habitats for the animals.

First of its kind in Europe, four lodges will offer incredible views of African wild dogs, whereas four more lodges will be the only place in the UK where you can stay overlooking hippopotamus.

The African Wild Dog Lodges will be single-storey and can sleep up to six guests, offering incredible views into the dogs’ habitat through the huge windows spanning the bedrooms, living spaces and outside decking area.

The Hippo Lodges will be two-storey, with open-plan living spaces, covered outdoor viewing areas, spacious balconies and two bedrooms, sleeping either five or six people.

Two of the Hippo Lodges will be accessible for wheelchair users, with a double or twin singles downstairs, as well as a wet room, wide doorways and car parking outside the lodge.

Neil James, Project Manager, said, “ As with all our lodges, we take influence from the animals themselves when it comes to the designs and the interiors. For the African wild dog lodges, we wanted to create a different style to represent the world’s most prolific land predator. These animals are perfectly designed to cope with the harsh African environment and these lodges will feel like they are born from the earth, but with a chic finish.

“Overlooking the pool and natural landscape, the tones throughout the Hippo Lodges will really complement our group of hippopotamuses. We have blended a natural and neutral palette with African textures and patterns. These lodges are warm, welcoming and stylish and the perfect place to sit back and relax whilst watching the charismatic animals.”

Guests will be able to watch the UK’s largest pod of hippopotamus, from the comfort of their lodges, as the four animals explore their new environment, which will be upgraded with 24-hour access to both their indoor and extended outdoor habitats.

The new hippo house will also be suitable for future breeding programmes, with an indoor pool, mud wallows and evening pools which offer close access viewing for guests from their lodge balconies.

The wild dogs’ habitat will be expansive, allowing the pack of four dogs to explore, socialise and play, with integrated enrichment points to stimulate natural behaviours.

Both habitats will integrate into the Park’s pedestrianised African Walking Trail, which will allow day guests to view the wild dogs from a split-level viewing point, with additional viewing along the trail for the hippos.

This will be the first time in the Park’s history, that guests will be able to see the African wild dogs on foot.

African wild dogs are classified as ‘endangered’ and common hippos ‘vulnerable’, by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), with both species facing threats in the wild such as poaching and habitat loss.

Both species are part of an EEP (EAZA Ex-situ Programme), a breeding programme supporting the conservation of their wild counterparts by creating a reserve population. The new facilities will enable the Park to continue its important work with the EEP.

Safari Lodges short breaks include breakfast and dinner, spectacular views of the animals, admission to the Park for two days and Theme Park wristbands, during the summer season.

Guests can now book their Hippo Lodge or African Wild Dog Lodge stay, via the Safari Lodges website, where they can choose dates from 19 July to 30 September 2024. Prices will start from £515 per night, based on two guests.

TREE-MENDOUS TREAT FOR CUB’S FIRST CHRISTMAS…

A Sumatran tiger cub at West Midland Safari Park has been involved in the festive celebrations by being given her very first Christmas tree.

Five-month-old Lestari will be experiencing her first Christmas at the Park and will be spending it with her mum, Dourga and her keepers, who at this time of year are often using seasonal items as forms of enrichment, for the animals in their care.

This may be stockings full of hay for the rhinos, bauble pits for the meerkats, or in this case, offering the textures and scents of a small, tiger cub-sized Christmas tree, donated by the Park’s events team.

Head Keeper of Carnivores, Chris Hodgkins, said, “ As it’s Lestari’s first Christmas, to make it extra special she was given a Christmas tree as enrichment. Enrichment is important for all our animals, as it gives them something to explore and encourages natural behaviours.

“Lestari loved the tree and it didn’t take her long to realise she could play with it, especially after her mum had pulled it out the ground! We loved watching her stalk and pounce on it, then drag it around her habitat. I think it’s safe to say she has been a good girl this year and will be getting a nice present from Santa! The keepers are thrilled to see how much she has grown and developed her own little personality! ”

At this time of year, there are over 300 trees at the Park, being using as decorations for the Park’s Santa Safari and Safari Skating events.

In the new year, the trees will either be donated as enrichment for the animals or recycled as part of a ‘treecycling’ campaign for the Park’s partnership with local charity, the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.

Volunteers, including staff members from the Park, will be collecting used Christmas trees from people’s homes and dropping them at the Park where the trees will be chipped on site to be used as bedding for some of the animals.

Donations from the treecycling service will support children and their families in the area, fighting childhood cancer. More information can be found here: www.gkcct.org/treecycle

The Park will be open daily over the Christmas period until 7 January 2024, closing only for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Guests can see the animals on a winter safari, or on foot in the Park’s pedestrianised areas, including Lestari and Dourga in Tiger Tropics.

SAFARI PARK PRESENTS TO PARLIAMENT…

A member of staff at West Midland Safari Park has had the honour of presenting to members of parliament, about the amazing work the Education Team do at the tourist attraction.

Chloe Walton-Stenson, Senior Education Officer, was invited to speak at the All-Party Parliamentary Group, on behalf of BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and chaired by Labour MP, Sarah Champion.

Peers and MPs listened to how the Education Team at the Park, actively engage learners of different ages, why there is a need for age-diverse education within zoos, with the example of Chloe’s award-winning Amateur Zoologist Club.

Chloe’s award came from BIAZA for the Education Team’s Amateur Zoologist Club, which was set up in 2022, working with the Park’s local ‘University of the 3 rd Age’, providing members with chances to learn a variety of zoological topics and get closer to nature.

Chloe said, “Being invited to share the fantastic work we do as part of education at West Midland Safari Park, with members of parliament was an honour and a very exciting opportunity. Bringing conservation education to learners of all ages, but especially mature learners, is one of my favourite parts of my job role, so it was incredibly special to share this with a new audience. It is vitally important that zoos value everyone who wants to learn about biodiversity, as we can all play in part in protecting the natural world.”

Alongside Chloe, there were presentations from Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm on their fantastic work, improving accessibility at their site and Dr Jo Judge, CEO of BIAZA, lead discussions on behalf of the zoo members present.

Dr Jo Judge said, “ The extinction and climate crisis means it’s more important than ever our politicians are thinking about how to empower people of all ages to take action. Chloe did a fantastic job representing the work of good zoos and aquariums, to inspire people to take care of the natural world and then help them to take action to protect the planet. BIAZA members such as West Midland Safari Park are committed to creating a better world through conservation and education .”

As well as the Education Team’s involvement with mature learners, Chloe also talked about the Park’s commitment to supporting local schools and charities, and opportunities for the Park’s animal care students, who take part in courses onsite at the Park’s Safari Academy.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group was held at Portcullis House, a government office for Parliamentary staff, in London, on 5 December.

SAFARI PARK’S SANTA AND SKATING SPECTACLE UNVEILED…

West Midland Safari Park is pleased to announce that its popular Christmas event starts tomorrow and this year there is an exciting new feature – Safari Skating. 

From 24 November and running daily until Christmas Eve, guests will have the chance to see Santa in his magical grotto during the day, or on selected dates, visit Santa during the evening. 

Alongside seeing the big man himself, the Park is inviting guests to try out their skating skills on its brand-new Glice® rink, which is open until 7 January 2024.

This eco-friendly ice rink alternative is suitable for all the family and doesn’t require any water or energy, meaning it’s more sustainable (and not a soggy bottom in sight!). 

Ahead of opening, who better to test the new feature than Santa, who grabbed his Head Elf (and a stability aid), then was seen zooming around the rink and enjoying the frequent ‘snow’ flurries.

Head of Marketing, Rochelle Zare, said, “ Christmas is one of the best times of the year to visit West Midland Safari Park, and this year is no exception. After the tremendous amount of work that’s been put into this year’s event, the team here cannot wait to see the faces of families entering the Park, seeing the beautiful winter wonderland we’ve created, and experiencing our magical grotto and new Glice ® rink. ”

Guests looking for some extra festive fun, can choose to purchase a skating only ticket or add Safari Skating on to their Santa Safari or winter visit to the Park.

There will also be the opportunity to purchase some winter gifts or some festive food and drinks, at the new outlets next to the rink.

For the Christmas season, the Park has been magically transformed into a winter wonderland, with over 300 Christmas trees, new illuminated characters, lights, baubles, photo points and even thick layers of ‘snow’. 

Guests to the grotto will be greeted by Santa’s team of friendly elves who will magically transport families to the North Pole on Santa’s newly refurbished sleigh featuring a talking owl and enchanting northern lights.

Disembarking the sleigh, they will follow a path through a magical winter wonderland, busy elf workshop and reindeer stables, finally reaching the grotto to pay a visit to the big man himself. 

Children will receive a memento of their day by having a picture taken of themselves with Santa which they can then take home, alongside being able to choose their very own present from the elves’ workshop. 

Also included in the package is a visit to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, where children can enjoy a drink and cookie, whilst adults are treated to a hot drink and festive treat. 

There will be a chance for children to write their letters to Santa and post them in his friendly talking postbox, with a chance of winning a family annual pass. 

Additionally, guests visiting this winter can add on a virtual reality sleigh ride – a magical 4D adventure to the North Pole, helping Santa to test out his sleigh before his big journey on Christmas Eve. 

PAW-SOME PUMPKIN PLAY FOR PARK’S BABIES…

Something spooky is in the air at West Midland Safari Park, as the animal keepers have been treating the Park’s newest cubs and pups to their own pumpkins.

For Sumatran tiger cub, Lestari, red panda cub, Lushan and meerkat pup, Lily, this is the first time they have experienced pumpkins and there were mixed reactions to the large, seasonal fruits!

Lushan and Lestari seemed to be very wary to start with, approaching the pumpkins with extreme caution and then retreating hastily, leaving their mothers to enjoy them instead.

Lily the meerkat pup however, had her paws straight on the prize, led by the rest of the mob, who were very excited to see this novel form of enrichment and frantically started to scratch and nibble at the tasty, orange flesh.

Katie McDonald, Research and Conservation Officer, explained, “ We use enrichment to allow our animals to exhibit natural behaviours. This might be to give the animals different foraging opportunities, or sometimes it exercises muscles they might not always use. It may also increase exploration of the environment by using interesting scent trails. 

“Novel objects such as pumpkins allow our animals to investigate something that looks, smells and feels different. Some species, like our meerkats can use their cognitive skills to find food inside them, whilst other animals such as our tigers, like to stalk and capture them! Enrichment is very important for our young, developing animals. They need varied environments to develop their movement and thinking skills, just like human babies, so it was great to see how each one reacted.”

For the red pandas, keepers hollowed out their pumpkin and filled it with bamboo, which was enjoyed by Lushan’s mum, Mei Lin, whereas the meerkats’ was filled with wriggly meal worms.

As the Park is currently themed with hundreds of pumpkins for their Spooky Spectacular Halloween event, any surplus are donated to the animals, so the tiger keepers also offered Lestari a complete, uncarved pumpkin.

Presented in this way was an instant hit and the four-month-old cub ‘stalked’ the pumpkin before pouncing on it and attacking it with her tiny claws, teeth and feet!

She was also seen fiercely protecting her precious plaything from her mum, Dourga, who was warned off with a few playful pats to the face.

Guests to the Park may spot pumpkins in some of the other animal habitats, on the safari and in the pedestrianised areas, some of which make up spooky photo points for guests to snap a picture.

During Spooky Spectacular (running until 5 November), guests can take part in a trail to win a tasty treat, enter a competition to win a Rhino Lodge stay, meet Patch the pumpkin-headed scarecrow, or take part in a brand-new ‘silly science show’ with new mascot, Mitzy Monster (from 28 October).

Lestari, Lushan and Lily can be seen in the walk-through areas of the Park and along with Spooky Spectacular activities, are included in the admission charge.

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WORK STARTED ON SAFARI PARK’S SECOND PHASE OF LUXURY LODGES…

Work has started at West Midland Safari Park for their second phase of luxury accommodation, including overnight stays with giraffes and white rhinos.

Following planning being granted last week, the Park can now go ahead with building eight two-storey lodges, integrated into the white rhino and giraffe habitats, giving guests a truly unforgettable and immersive experience.

The white rhino lodges will sleep four people and will be the only experience of its kind in the UK. The ground floor will provide an open-plan living space with a balcony offering ground-level views of the rhinos. Two bedrooms and a bathroom will be located on the first floor, along with a balcony providing panoramic views of the rhinos and Safari.

In the giraffe lodges, guests will be able to come eye-to-eye with the Park’s charismatic tower of eight giraffes from the balcony on the first floor, which is where the living room, kitchenette and dining room are situated. A bathroom and two bedrooms will be downstairs, providing accommodation for four people.

The introduction of the new lodges also enables the Park to update and improve the habitats of the animals, giving them 24-hour access to both their indoor and outdoor environments.

Managing Director, Chris Kelly said, “ We’re thrilled that planning has been granted for the next stage of our development. This will see new habitats, housing and facilities being built for our giraffes and white rhinos, enabling our brilliant team of wildlife keepers to continue the high standard of care they provide for our animals.

“Alongside the new animal facilities, we will be installing eight new lodges, four of which will offer spectacular views of the white rhinos, with the other half bringing you face-to-face with our beautiful giraffes, from the second-storey balconies. 

“We’re hoping that we have the same guest reaction for the new lodges as we had for our elephant and cheetah lodges and our Red Panda Cottages, which has been outstanding. We look forward to releasing more information on booking and an opening date, later in the year.”

White rhino and Rothschild’s giraffe are classified as “Near Threatened” by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), with both species facing threats in the wild such as poaching and habitat loss.

The Park’s white rhino and Rothschild’s giraffe are both part of an EEP (European Endangered Species Programme), a breeding programme, supporting the conservation of their wild counterparts by creating a reserve population. The new facilities will enable the Park to continue their important work with the EEP.

As well as the new accommodation and habitats for the animals, the Park will also be installing pathways so that day guests can go to see the giraffes and African elephants on foot – a first for the Park in its 44-year history. These will be accessible from the Park’s current walk-through areas.

The new lodges will be integrated into the four-mile Safari and will sit alongside the elephant and cheetah lodges which opened earlier this year and quickly sold out. More recently, the Park opened two Red Panda Cottages, which still have some dates available for 2022.

Bookings for the new lodges will hopefully be available at the end of the year, but guests can book the Red Panda Cottages and find further information on the Safari Lodges website: www.safari-lodges.co.uk .

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Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park

Santa Safari is returning to West Midlands Safari Park for 2023

Join us from 24th Nov – 24th Dec for a magical festive day out for the whole family, combining a four-mile winter Safari and a visit to Santa in his Grotto…

Santa’s grotto.

With an allocated time to see Santa, you will be greeted in the Discovery Trail by one of his helpful Elves who will show you to the sleigh where you will be magically transported to the North Pole & into  Santa’s Grotto !

Santa’s Grotto is a wonderfully decorated log cabin with its own Christmas tree, festive fireplace and of course Santa himself! You can tell him what’s on the top of your Christmas wish list and a helpful Elf will take a picture of you together!

After meeting Santa, you will make your way to the  Elves’ Workshop  where children can  pick their own present . With a wide selection of gifts to choose from, the children will be spoiled for choice!

Santa’s Grotto Admission Prices 2023

All tickets include access to the Safari Drive-through and walk-through exhibits.

Adults (16yrs +) – Fom £26.00 (Includes a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a hot drink, festive treat, and entry to Safari Drive-through and walk-through areas throughout the daytime.)

Children (3-15yrs) – Fom £26.00 (Includes a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a photo with Santa to take home, own choice of present from the Elves’ Workshop, a drink and a cookie, plus entry to Safari Drive-through and walk-through areas throughout the daytime.)

Under 3’s – From £13.00 (Includes a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a photo with Santa, own choice of gift, a drink & cookie, plus access to the Safari Drive-through & walk-through areas during the day.)

Babies 0-12 months can visit Santa ‘free of charge’ however, they will not receive a gift, photograph or drink & cookie.

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Please note: The Adventure Theme Park rides will be closed  throughout winter.

Alternatively, this year you can book a Twilight Ticket to see Santa on an evening! (From 5pm);

Adults (16yrs +) – Fom £14.00 (Includes a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a hot drink and festive treat. Add on a 45-minute Safari Skating session on the checkout page when booking!)

Children (3-15yrs) – Fom £26.00 (Includes a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a photo with Santa to take home, own choice of present from the Elves’ Workshop, a drink and a cookie.)

Under 3’s – From £13.00 (Includes a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a photo with Santa to take home, own choice of present from the Elves’ Workshop, a drink and a cookie.)

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Virtual Reality (VR) Santa Sleigh Ride – A magical 4D adventure to the North Pole!

While visiting us this winter you can experience our Virtual Reality (VR) Santa Sleigh Ride experience! This extra special feature enables you and your family to help Santa test out his sleigh led by D.A.S.H. You’ll be transported across the globe to give the sleigh a trial flight before Christmas Eve exploring all the wintery wonderland. Hold on to your hats and antlers everyone, this could be a bumpy ride!

To enjoy this fully immersive 4D experience all you need to do is add how many people you would like to go on this sleigh ride in the  extras  section when booking tickets online. Tickets are priced at £4.00 per person. The full experience lasts five minutes, giving you and your family an unforgettable magical Christmas treat! 

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– All children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. – Children 3 years and under cannot wear the VR Headsets, but they will see a video on the screen at the front of the ride. We advise adults responsible for these children to also not wear the VR Headsets. – All guests must be seated correctly whilst on the ride. Children must be able to sit upright by themselves on the sleigh, unaided. – We advise you not to wear the VR Headsets if you suffer from dizziness, epilepsy, headaches, motion sickness or are pregnant. – Please be aware you can remove the VR Headset at any point if you feel necessary. – Guests will be seated in groups, up to a maximum of 8 people. – VR Headsets will be disinfected after every use.

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Drive through four miles of awe-inspiring habitats, spotting majestic lions, giraffes, rhinos, tigers, and more. Explore walk-through areas featuring penguins, hippos, lemurs, sea lions, lorikeets, and meerkats. Don't miss the African Walking Trail for a close encounter with elephants, giraffes, and rhinos! Step into Tiger Tropics and Lion Ridge to meet nature's magnificent big cats. Explore the Land of the Living Dinosaurs exhibit and enjoy daily feeds and talks. 

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This fantastic offer entitles the vehicle and online pre-paying occupants to an admission-only return visit to West Midlands Safari Park, within six months. Date restrictions apply. Find out more on our Free Return Ticket  page.

* Free Return Codes are ONLY sent to guests booking online in advance and are not included in the discounted group and school prices, Combi Tickets or special evening event tickets.

ESSENTIAL  COMPANIONS

West Midlands Safari Park has teamed up with Nimbus Disability, the administrators of the Access Card scheme, to oversee essential companion tickets and easy access eligibility.

To benefit, you must apply online through Nimbus Disability at least 7 days before your planned visit.

Successful applicants with a +1 qualify for a free Essential Companion Ticket, which can be booked online.

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Tesco vouchers can be used to purchase Admission tickets, at the Ticket Office on the day only. Please exchange your points for a voucher for West Midlands Safari Park and arrive with this voucher code to purchase tickets on the day.

Tesco Vouchers are not valid against any extras: animal food, guidebooks, ride wristbands, minibus tours, annual passes, or anywhere else in the Park. Tesco Vouchers are not valid against special events such as Santa Safari; upgrade fees apply to see Santa, subject to availability.

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