Name: Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Rating: 5.0

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Hale, Milnthorpe, UK

1-90 Years

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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a small but vibrant zoo located in Cumbria, just inside the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Home to over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates, it offers a mix of close-up animal encounters and engaging exhibits. With indoor tropical halls and outdoor enclosures, it’s a fun and educational visit in any weather.

Visitors can explore the Tropical Hall, Aquarium, and Butterfly Hall, as well as meet animals in African Drylands, the Small Mammals House, and free-ranging outdoor areas. Families can enjoy a play area, keeper talks, and hands-on animal-keeper experiences. Seasonal features and the onsite Wild Café add to the day out.

Admission prices are: Adult £13.20, Child (3–15) £10.85, Concession £11.85, Family (2A+2C) £42.70, Family (2A+3C) £53.55. Birthday parties are available from £17 per child, including admission, lunch, party room, and optional zoo-themed cake.

Overall, Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a perfect blend of wildlife discovery, learning, and play. It’s ideal for families, school trips, and animal lovers looking for a charming and accessible zoo experience.

Features

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Tropical Hall: The tropical hall is home to a wide range of animal species, from amphibians and reptiles through to birds and mammals - as well as a variety of tropical plants. Amphibian species include green and black poison arrow frogs, cane toads and black knobby newts. Reptiles are represented by snakes, such as royal pythons and Jamaican boa, as well as red-footed tortoises, skinks and panther chameleons.
Aquarium: The aquarium houses an interesting collection of fish, including blind cave fish, lake Malawi cichlids, suckermouth catfish - plus the very unusual marbled lungfish. This strange fish can survive times of drought by burrowing into mud, slowing its metabolism and breathing air, and has been known to survive in this hibernation-like state for up to seven years!
Butterfly Hall: During the summer months you may see several species of tropical butterfly flying in the butterfly hall - and if you are particularly lucky might even see one emerge from its chrysalis, in our on-display pupation enclosure. The hall's other inhabitants can be seen all year round, including our visitor-favourite leaf cutter ant colony, stick and leaf insects, giant African millipedes, tarantulas and more.
African Drylands: Brand new African Drylands exhibit features a large aviary containing bird species such as Von der Decken's hornbills. The mixed enclosure also includes an outdoor paddock area for mammal species such as Kirk's dik-dik, a small antelope. Dik-diks are so named because of the trumpet-like "zik-zik" calls they emit when threatened.
Free Ranging animals: A number of bird species are left to range freely throughout the outdoor section of the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, including Demoiselle cranes.
Small Mammals House: The small mammal house is home to our family of curious and active cotton-eared marmosets, as well as Emperor tamarins, armadillos and agouti. As well as their heated indoor area, the marmosets have access to outdoor enclosures via a series of overhead runs.
Play Area: Our wood chip play area features a climbing frame with monkey bars, ideal for any active younger visitors eager to practice the new moves they have just picked up from watching our lemurs or marmosets.
Animal-keeper experiences & talks: A chance to work one-on-one with one of our animal keepers looking after a range of exotic animals, many of which you can go into the enclosures with – a truly unforgettable experience! They schedule animal-keeper talks, giving our visitors an opportunity to quiz and question our dedicated staff. Please note that the daily animal-keeper talk schedule is liable to change.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Delicious, wholesome food is available every day from the Wild Café.
Parking: Free parking available. An electric car charging point is available.
Picnic areas: Several picnic benches are available for visitors who choose to bring their own food.
Baby changing: Toilets and baby changing facilities available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Price without gift aid:

Adult: £13.20
Child (3-15): £10.85
Concession: £11.85
Family(2A+2C): £42.70
Family(2A+3C): £53.55

Pricing URL: https://www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk/visit/info#anchor-admission-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

They are taking bookings for Birthday Parties for ten or more children at a cost of £17 per child, which includes:

Zoo admission (with 1 free adult per 5 children)
Party room
Hot or cold lunch

You are welcome to bring your own cake, or buy a home-made, zoo themed 12" cake for £35

Visit the website for more information.

Open every day from 10am to 5pm, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Address: Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Hale, Milnthorpe, UK

Post Code: LA7 7FE

Council: Westmorland and Furn

County: Cumbria

By Bus: There are several buses available, including the stagecoach 555 and 755 services. Most of these services can drop you within a pleasant walking distance of the zoo (up to 1/2 hour).
By Car: 5 minutes from M6 Junction 35. Simply take the A6 towards Milnthorpe (northbound) or Carnforth (southbound).