Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales

Enter the Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales and experience a world of natural wonder.

Journey high above Colwyn Bay to meet animals from the world over, behold stunning panoramic views and explore the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens that this caring and award-winning conservation Zoo calls home.
Roam the wooded pathways, relax on the grassy slopes, and spend an exciting day learning about many rare and endangered species from Britain and around the world.

From Snow Leopards to Chimpanzees, Humboldt Penguins to Meerkats book your tickets today to experience a wild day at the Welsh Mountain Zoo. Where conservation comes to life!

Go North Wales Service to Tourism Award 2023 – Winner
Go North Wales Attraction of the Year 2023 - Finalist

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Transport:

Access By Car - Just 3 minutes drive from the A55 Expressway – exit at Rhos-on-Sea interchange
(Junction 20) – the Zoo is signposted from this junction.

Bangor 30 mins
Caernarfon 40 mins
Wrexham 60 mins
Chester 60 mins
Liverpool 80 mins
Manchester 90 mins

Access By Bus - The number 12 bus (Rhyl - Llandudno) has the closest stop to the Zoo. Alight at West
End Colwyn Bay. From here, we'd recommend hopping a 2 minute taxi up to our entrance gates.
If you plan on getting to the Welsh Mountain Zoo by bus, please click the following link for detailed
routes and times, throughout the year. http://www.arrivabus.co.uk

Access By Train - The nearest train station is: Colwyn Bay
From here, we'd recommend hopping a 5 minute taxi up to our entrance gates.

Food: 
Enjoy a range of delicious food and drink at our Safari Restaurant and Penguin Café, with snacks and
sweet treats available at our Zoolicious Sweet Shop!

Opening Times: (April - October) 

Mon: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tue: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Wed: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Thu: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Fri: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sun: 9:30am – 6:00pm

Opening Times: (November to March) 

Mon: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Sat: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Sun: 9:30am – 5:00pm