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Ponderosa Zoo

๐Ÿ“ Liversedge, Yorkshire

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โ˜…4.4(3,252 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐยฃ8.50๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Family zoo in Liversedge with 100+ animals including lemurs, meerkats, reindeer, and otters. Features a walkthrough lemur enclosure, nocturnal house, keeper talks, outdoor play areas, and pram-friendly paths throughout.

โœ“ Lemur walkthroughโœ“ Nocturnal houseโœ“ Keeper talksโœ“ Toddler friendlyโœ“ Compact zooโœ“ Free parking

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children under 10 seeking an intimate zoo experience without the scale or crowds of major wildlife parks. The lemur walkthrough and keeper talks provide genuine close-up animal time. Plan for 2-3 hours rather than a full day.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กCheck ahead whether the lemur walkthrough is open - it occasionally closes for maintenance
โฐThe pizza shed only operates during school holidays - bring packed lunch outside term time
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธPicnic spots are available across the site if you want to eat your own food
๐Ÿš—Keeper talks are informal and conversational - arrive a few minutes early to get close

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Hannah Bloomfield

8 months ago

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โ€œGreat little zoo with some cool and unusual animals. We were lucky enough to get to spend some time with just us and the limas which was really cool, the keeper was really friendly and informative and told us lots about them. Entry price was reasonable and the staff were all really friendly and the animals seemed happy and well cared for. It was good to read before hand that the zoo is involved in conservation work and holds good certifications. It's a small place but we spent a couple of hours there, there are some good picnic spots and nice areas to sit. Would definitely recommend ๐Ÿ™‚โ€

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Josie Mellor

9 months ago

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โ€œIncredible zoo! Much smaller than most zoos we visit but we still spent the whole day there. The nocturnal house was a favourite for us for sure. Everyone looked so well looked after and youโ€

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Heather Hancock

a year ago

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โ€œWe have been coming here for over 10 years and love it. Very good pricing for entry, food and drinks. Well laid out with plenty of play parks and seating along the way. Hand wash stations dotted around and toilets too. All the staff are super friendly and helpful. Looking forward to more visits over the next 10 years.โ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Play areas

318 reviews

Lemurs

131 reviews

Picnic areas

78 reviews

Lemur walk through

71 reviews

Small zoo

62 reviews

Overview

Ponderosa Zoo houses over 100 animals across a compact, well-laid-out site in West Yorkshire. The lemur walkthrough allows close contact, and the nocturnal house is a consistent visitor favourite. Keeper talks run regularly and hand wash stations are distributed across the site. Outdoor play areas and picnic spots are available. The pizza shed operates during school holidays only. Free parking throughout.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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