INDIAN RHINO KEEPER FOR THE DAY

Experience Overview

This fantastic experience will enable you to meet, feed and generally care for our three Indian rhinos. Travel to the Indian Rhino House and help with morning routines and training sessions. You will also go out on patrol with the Keepers and be able to see other animals on the Asiatic section.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

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Price

£175.00 per person (aged 16+ years).

What's Included

Meeting, feeding and looking after our Indian rhino
Admission to the Safari Park
A keeper for the Day Certificate
Lunch in Dino Diner
Ride wristbands to use in the Adventure Theme Park
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

8.40am – Arrive at WMSP main drive and pull over on the left-hand side. Please remain in your vehicle and you will be greeted by your Safari Guide. You will park in the main car park and then embark in our special Safari vehicle.

9.00am – First stop is the Indian Rhino House. This is the time of day that the rhinos are still in their house so you will be able to meet the rhinos and help with morning routines, feeds, and training sessions.

9.30am – A photo opportunity with the rhinos will take place. You will be able to get up very close and feed some bananas to the rhinos.

10.00am – Time for the rhinos to go into their reserve. You will help prepare the paddocks, put out the feed and release the rhinos, all under the guidance of the Keepers.

10.30am – Now it is time to clean out the Rhino House, remove the muck, and turn the bark – so we hope you are prepared for hard work!

12.00pm – You will go out on patrol with the Keepers and be able to see the other animals on the Asiatic section, and there will be time to collect some browse for the rhinos too.

1.30pm – Lunch in Dino Diner. One of the Keepers will join you for lunch and will be able to tell you about the other animals at the Park too. The Keeper will also give you a guidebook.

2.30pm – The rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish at your leisure in the Safari Drive-through, Discovery Trail and African Village. You can use your ride wristband for unlimited rides in the Adventure Theme Park or take a tour around the Safari in your own car.

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 16 years.
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.
Only available during our Summer Season.
Once an experience has been purchased refunds will not be considered.

GUEST INFORMATION

Update: 5th January 2021

Due to the Government’s latest announcement, our gates are once again temporarily closed until further notice. Guests with pre-booked tickets will be contacted in the coming days.

All Annual Pass holders will automatically receive an extension for the period of time we are closed.

LION FEED

Experience Overview

You’ll receive an exclusive tour behind the scenes of our state-of-the-art African Lion House while meeting and feeding our pride of lions, including our youngest additions!

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£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 with a visit to their state-of-the-art house
Admission to the Safari Park
Mid-morning snack & drink
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change. Timings may be earlier during the school holidays.

9.20am – Arrive at WMSP and pull over on the left-hand side of the main drive. Please remain in your vehicle and your Safari Guide will greet you. They will escort you to the main car park and then embark on our special Safari vehicle.

9.50am – 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 into the reserves.

10.30am – Time for a refreshment in Dino Diner.

11.00am – You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure in the Safari Drive-through, Discovery Trail, and African Village.

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 Saturdays and Sundays from 18^th January – 9^th February 2020, and on Thursdays, Sundays and selected Saturdays during our Summer 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.

SEA LION & PENGUIN KEEPER FOR THE DAY

Experience Overview

This fantastic experience will get you to get up close with our Humboldt penguins and Californian sea lions. Spend your day with our Discovery Trail Keepers helping them with feeds, shows and enrichment.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£155.00 per person (aged 16+ years).

What's Included

Meeting, feeding and looking after our sea lions and penguins
Admission to the Safari Park
A keeper for the Day Certificate
Lunch in Dino Diner
Ride wristbands to use in the Adventure Theme Park
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change. Timings on certain dates will run an hour earlier.

9.30am – Arrive at WMSP main drive and pull over on the left-hand side. Please remain in your vehicle and your Safari Guide will meet you. They will then direct you to park in the main car park and then embark on our special Safari vehicle.

9.35am – First stop will be at our Penguin Exhibit where you will meet the penguins, help to rake the sand in their exhibit, clean the glass and put out the enrichment for the penguins.

11.00am – Time for a quick break for a well-deserved cup of tea!

11.15am – Assist with preparation for the penguin feed.

11.30am – Clean out the penguin house and pools.

12.30pm – Now it’s time to help the keeper present the Penguin Feed.

1.00pm – Get ready for the Sea Lion Show and watch a training session.

1.30pm – Sea Lion Show time! You will be introduced to the audience as a VIP keeper.

2.00pm – Lunch in Dino Diner with one of our keepers. They will be able to answer any of your questions and tell you about the other animals at the Park too.

2.30pm – The rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish. You can use your VIP wristband for unlimited rides in the Adventure Theme Park, explore the rest of the Discovery Trail or take a tour around the Safari in your own car.

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 16 years.
Only one person per day.
Only available during our Summer Season.
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.

LEMUR & MEERKAT KEEPER FOR THE DAY

Experience Overview

This fantastic experience will enable you to meet, feed and generally care for our starts in the African Village, an unforgettable close encounter with these friendly little creatures.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£155.00 per person (aged 16+ years).

What's Included

Meeting, feeding and looking after our meerkats and lemurs
Admission to the Safari Park
A keeper for the Day Certificate
Lunch in Dino Diner
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Ride wristband to use in the Adventure Theme Park
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

8.40am – Arrive at WMSP. If you are arriving in a vehicle, pull over on the left-hand side of the driveway. Please remain in your vehicle; your Safari Guide will come and greet you. They will then escort you to the main car park before embarking in our VIP Safari Jeep. If you are arriving on foot, please make your way to main Reception instead.

9.00am – First stop will be at our Meerkat House. At this time of day, the meerkats are still inside so you will be able to meet them and help with morning routines.

10.00am – Time to meet the lemurs. You will get to give them their breakfast and let them out into their fantastic woodland exhibit.

10.30am – Now it is time to clean out the Lemur House. This means removing the muck and replacing all the bedding. We hope you are prepared for some hard work!

11.30am – You will go out into the Lemur Woods and help to clean the area. This will give you chance to watch the lemurs going about their daily activities. You will also help to feed the goats and sheep in African Village.

1.00pm – Last task before lunch! Time for the Lemur Talk. You will join the keeper to help present the talk by giving the lemurs a snack for their lunch. This will be a photo opportunity too.

1.30pm – Lunch in Dino Diner. One of the keepers will join you; this will give you opportunity to ask any final questions. Our keeper will be happy to tell you about the other animals at the Park too.

2.30pm – The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. You can use your VIP Wristband for unlimited rides in the Adventure Theme Park, wander through the Discovery Trail or take a tour around the Safari Drive-through. Don’t forget the other talks and shows throughout the day: timings can be found on your map.

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 16 years.
Only one person per day.
Only available during our Summer Season.
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.

JUNIOR KEEPER FOR THE DAY

Experience Overview

Young keepers will get to meet our Asian rhinos, lorikeets, meerkats and lemurs as well as tours around the Reptile House and Safari Drive-through. They’ll spend the morning experiencing the life of a Keeper and the duties this entails!

This is suitable for children between the ages of 12-15 years.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£155.00 per person (aged between 12-15 years).

What's Included

Meeting, feeding and helping to care for animals like rhinos, lemurs, meerkats and more.
Admission to the Safari Park
A keeper for the Day Certificate
Mid-morning snack & drink
Lunch in Dino Diner
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Ride wristband to use in the Adventure Theme Park
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

9.00am – Arrive at WMSP. You will be met by your VIP guide, and the rules for the experience will be explained.
9.10am – First stop of the day is the Asian Rhino House. Here you will help to weigh the feeds, feed the rhinos, help with some cleaning and sweeping and watch the training.
10.10am – Next, Lemur Woods and the African village. In our lemur enclosure, you will help to weigh the feeds, let out the lemurs and clean the night pens. Then over to see the meerkats where you will clean the glass and help to feed them. Finally, back out into Lemur Woods to spot the lemurs.
11.35am – A short toilet break, then a snack and drink in Dino Diner.
11.50am – A walk around Mark O’Shea’s Reptile World to learn about some of our reptiles.
12.00pm – Then on to Lorikeet Landing to help put out some fruit on skewers and have photos whilst feeding the lorikeets.
12.15pm – Back into one of our jeeps for a tour around the Safari to see more of our animals.
13.30pm – Lunch in Dino Diner
14.00pm – Time to meet up with your parents or guardians. You now have the rest of the day to spend as you wish. You can make use of your Adventure Theme Park ride wristband, which provides you with unlimited use of the rides, or visit the animals in the Discovery Trail and African Village at your leisure. You could even revisit the reserves in your own vehicle!

Don’t forget to call in at Reception to pick up your memory stick and Free Return Ticket.

Important Information

Suitable for children between the ages of 12-15 years.
Maximum two children per day.
Only available during our Summer Season.
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.

VIP TOUR EXPERIENCE

Experience Overview

Our VIP Tours are a unique treat for anyone who is an animal lover and would like to see a little of what goes on behind the scenes at the Safari Park!

You will get the chance to travel through the Safari Drive-through in an authentic safari vehicle before we open to the general public. Your guide will give you fascinating facts and insight into everyday life for the keepers and animals. You will be able to get up close and personal to our rhinos, giraffes, sea lions and even some of our new arrivals.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£185.00 per person (6+ years).

Book exclusive use of the whole jeep for only £925.00 (seats up to six people).

What's Included

Tour of the Safari in one of our jeeps
A chance to feed a number of our animals
Mid-morning snack & drink
Admission to the Safari Park
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Ride wristband to use in the Adventure Theme Park
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

8.40am – Arrive at WMSP main drive and pull over on the left-hand side. Please remain in your vehicle and your Safari Guide will meet you. They will then direct you to park in the main car park and then embark on our special Safari vehicle.
9.00am – First stop is the Asian Rhino House. This is the time of day that their house is being cleaned out so you will be able to meet the rhino keepers and some of their charges.
9.15am – A photo opportunity with one of our giraffes while you will feed them some bananas.
9.25am – Meet the white rhinos.
9.30am – Head off into the Safari Drive-through for a special tour before the Park opens to the general public. You will get the chance to go off-road and see any new arrivals from the safety of the vehicle. The dholes, wild dogs, lions, and cheetahs will all be coming out of their houses and some of them may be having their chunks of meat.
11.00am – Stop at Dino Diner for a hot drink and a cake.
11.30am – Meet our sea lions and help with a scatter feed.
11.45am – Visit Lorikeet Landing and meet our lorikeets where you will have another photo opportunity while you feed them.
12.00pm – Have a guided tour around the Reptile House and other areas of the Discovery Trail.
12.40pm – Wander to African Village to see Meerkat Mayhem and Lemur Woods and meet the lemurs.
1.00pm – Lunch in Dino Diner.
2.00pm – You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure in the Safari Drive-through, Discovery Trail, and African Village and you will be given a wristband to use in the Theme 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. 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.

LION CAGE FEED

Experience Overview

This experience gives you the chance to experience a feeding encounter with our lions in a specially-designed cage. Step into your cage and be driven into the lion enclosure where our big cats will be waiting! Your 30-minute encounter includes the opportunity to meet with our highly experienced Carnivore Keepers who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£260.00 per person (aged 16+ years.)

What's Included

Meeting and feeding our lions from a specially-designed feeding cage
Admission to the Safari Park
Mid-morning snack & drink
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

8.45am – Arrive at WMSP main drive and pull over on the left-hand side. Please remain in your vehicle and your Safari Guide will meet you. They will then direct you to park in the main car park and then embark on our special Safari vehicle.

9.00am – Enter the Safari with your Safari Guide, where you will be met by our experienced carnivore keepers. You will embark into our specially designed lion-feeding cage for the experience of a lifetime. You will be driven into the midst of our Lion Reserve, now comes the opportunity to feed the lions! Your Safari Guide will take photographs, which we will put on a memory stick for you to take home.

10.00am – Your guide will take you Dino Diner for a hot drink and a snack.

10.30am – You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure in the Safari Drive-through, Discovery Trail, and African Village.

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 16 years.
Maximum of 4 people per booking.
This experience is only available on Tuesdays during our Summer Season.
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.

TIGER FEED

Experience Overview

This experience gives you the chance to meet and participate in the feeding of our tigers before the Park is open to the general public. You will be driven in a Safari vehicle to the tigers where your 30-minute encounter will begin. You will then have the opportunity to meet with our highly experienced Carnivore Keepers who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£130.00 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 tigers
Admission to the Safari Park
Mid-morning snack & drink
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

9.15am – Arrive at WMSP and pull over on the left-hand side of the main drive. Please remain in your vehicle and your Safari Guide will greet you. They will then direct you to park in the main car park where you will transfer vehicles and receive the safety briefing.

9.25am – Arrive at Tiger Ridge. You will meet the tigers and will have the opportunity to feed one. Your Safari Guide will take photos.

10.00am – Your guide will take you to Dino Diner for a hot drink and a snack.

10.30am – You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

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.
Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Only available during our Summer Season.
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.

PENGUIN FEED

Experience Overview

This experience provides access to Penguin Cove and a chance to get up close to our Humboldt penguins. During this 20-minute encounter, you will get to learn all about the penguins whilst offering enrichment and feeding them fishy treats.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£65.00 per person (aged 6+ years.)

Admission and ride wristbands are NOT included in the Penguin Feed Experience.

What's Included

Meeting and feeding our penguins
Mid-morning snack & drink
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

Arrive at WMSP in good time before your experience. Please be aware that during the holidays and summer months, it can take longer to get through the front gates. You will need to proceed through the admission kiosks and park your vehicle.

10.55am – Make your way down to the Experiences Kiosk, located at the front of the Lost City Plaza, where you will be greeted by your Safari Guide.

11.00am – Arrive at Penguin Cove where you will be met by our experienced Penguin Keepers. You will get to go up onto the beach to meet the penguins and learn lots of interesting facts about them as well as feeding them some fishy treats. Your Safari Guide will take photographs throughout the experience, which we will put on a memory stick for you to take home.

11.30am – Your Safari Guide will take you to the Dino Diner for a snack and drink. After this, you are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure in the Safari Drive-through, Discovery Trail, and African Village. Don’t forget to watch the Sea Lion Shows at 1.30pm or 3.30pm.

Important Information

Minimum age for participants is 6 years.
Available Saturdays, Sundays and Thursdays, subject to availability.
Admission and ride wristbands are NOT included in the Penguin Feed Experience – you will need to purchase these separately.
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.

GIRAFFE FEED

Experience Overview

Come face-to-face with our herd of giraffe and participate in their morning feed before the Park is open to the general public. Throughout your 30-minute encounter, you will be accompanied by a personal Safari Guide who will teach you fascinating facts about the giraffes and answer any questions you may have.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE

Price

£100.00 per person (aged 6+ years.).

What's Included

Meeting and feeding our herd of giraffe
Admission to the Safari Park
Mid-morning snack & drink
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change. Timings will be earlier during the main school holidays.

9.15am – Arrive at WMSP main drive and pull over on the left-hand side. Please remain in your vehicle and your Safari Guide will meet you. They will then direct you to park in the main car park and then embark on our special Safari vehicle.

9.25am – Arrive at the Giraffe House, where you will be met by one of our experienced Hoof Stock Keepers. You will meet the giraffes and help to feed them. Your Safari Guide will take photographs, which we will put on a memory stick for you to take home.

10.00am – Your guide will take you to Dino Diner for a hot drink and a snack.

10.30am – You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

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.
Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Only available during our Summer Season.
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.

CHEETAH FEED

Experience Overview

This experience gives you the chance to meet and participate in the feeding of our cheetahs before the Park is open to the general public. You will be driven in a Safari vehicle to the Cheetah Plains where your 30-minute encounter will begin. You will then have the opportunity to meet with our highly experienced Carnivore Keepers who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Book Now

Speak to our Experiences Team regarding what dates and times are available.
Phone 01299 406461 or Email experiences@wmsp.co.uk

Price

£100.00 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 cheetah
Admission to the Safari Park
Mid-morning snack & drink
Box of animal food
Guidebook
Pictures from your day on a memory stick, taken by your guide
A Free Return Ticket, allowing you to visit the Park again any time before the end of the current season

Itinerary

Please note that timings are subject to change.

9.15am – Arrive at WMSP main drive and pull over on the left-hand side. Please remain in your vehicle and you will be greeted by your Safari Guide. They will escort you to the main car park to park your vehicle before heading off into the Safari Drive-through.

9.25am – Arrive at Cheetah Plains. You will meet the cheetahs and help to feed them. Photos will be taken during this time.

10.00am – Your guide will take you to Dino Diner for your refreshment break.

10.30am – You are now free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure in the Safari Drive-through, Discovery Trail, and African Village. You could also purchase a ride wristband and enjoy our Adventure Theme 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.
Children aged 6-15 years must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Only available during our Summer Season.
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.

Our two exquisite, five-star cheetah lodges offer an exclusive and immersive stay, which cannot be experienced anywhere else in the UK.

The authentically-themed, detached lodges offer a large living space for up to six people, with dining area, bathroom and WC.

Panoramic views of the cheetahs’ new habitat can be witnessed through the large windows that span one side of the lodge.

In the separate bedroom, guests will find a king-size bed with twin single bunkbeds above, perfect for young adults or children.

The bedroom also includes a floor-to-ceiling window, offering a stunning view of the cheetahs – you could be waking up with one at the foot of your bed!

Additionally, there is a veranda, offering comfortable seating and spectacular views.

Breakfast and evening meal are included, cooked onsite by our experienced chef and served in our onsite restaurant, Cellarz.

A SPOOKY SURPRISE FOR SAFARI PARK’S NEWEST ARRIVAL…

West Midland Safari Park has been celebrating the spookiest of seasons, with some pumpkin treats for their latest arrival, Indian rhino calf, Inesh.

Following his birth seven weeks ago, Inesh is the first Indian rhino to be born on site and is one of four Indian rhinos residing at the Park. Keepers got into the Halloween spirit over half term, adding two surprise pumpkins into the Indian rhino’s large grassy paddock, which Inesh has been venturing out to for the first time this week, as he starts to explore more of the Safari alongside his mother.

Although carrots and apples are usually the first choice for treats, the Park is currently abundant with pumpkins – part of the theming for the annual Spooky Spectacular event, which is running until Sunday 1^st November. With over 1,100 pumpkins used as part of this year’s Spook-tastic event, and to save them going to waste, keepers often swap to pumpkins for a range of animals at the Park, encouraging some interactive enrichment and good old-fashioned fun for everyone.

Senior Ungulate Keeper, Sarah Cartwright said, “The rhinos love investigating new things so as we only have pumpkins over Halloween, it means they really enjoy them. Inesh had never seen one before so he was very interested in what it was. Once mum Seto had given the ‘all clear’ and squashed it slightly by standing on it, the pumpkin was suddenly an even better treat. The rhinos like to stand on them as it squishes them into bite-sized pieces.

“Inesh and Seto are doing really well together. She is a fantastic first-time mum, and he sticks very close by her. In the evenings, he will lay under a hay rack whilst she eats so he can have a snooze with her watching over him.

“Guests seem to be really enjoying having a rhino calf bouncing around the place and he creates quite a crowd when he’s zooming around the paddocks! Although Inesh will never fully understand how important he is to the future of their species, we really hope that our guests get to understand just know just how special he is, and we can continue to build even more awareness of rhino conservation.”

Since his birth, Inesh has made quite the impact on the Park and visitors have been keen to come and see him out on Safari where he can be spotted close to his mum as they venture around the reserve. Now weighing approx. 95 kilograms, Inesh has been growing well and is alternating between his two paddocks, where he enjoys a run around under the watchful eye of mum, Seto.

To celebrate the spookiest of seasons, the Park will be themed with plenty of pumpkins and 55 illuminated scarecrows, which guests will be able to see in all their glory when they are illuminated after dark during the Park’s extended opening hours during half term. Brave guests will also be able to experience the Adventure Theme Park and Land of the Living Dinosaurs in the dark!

The Park is also running a competition throughout the event, where visitors have the chance to win an Annual Family Pass. Participants must simply take their picture at one of the Park’s spooky locations and upload to Instagram or the Park’s Facebook page, tagging #WMSP. Guests are also encouraged to attend in Halloween fancy dress to join in with the frightful fun.

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02 - Indian rhino calf, Inesh and mother Seto, enjoy a spooky treat at West Midland Safari Park.

01 - Indian rhino calf, Inesh, enjoys a spooky treat at West Midland Safari Park.

INDIAN RHINO MUM 'TAKES CHARGE' IN NAMING HER FIRST CALF...

After a very exciting fortnight, following the birth of their FIRST Indian rhino calf, West Midland Safari Park is thrilled to reveal that new-mum Seto has, herself, officially chosen the calf’s name – Inesh!

At the time of his birth, the Park confirmed that the calf’s name would begin with the letter ‘I’, mirroring the naming of all other animals born on-site in 2020. After much deliberation, Keepers narrowed it down to two suggestions that would then be shared with Seto for her final decision.

For Seto to choose, two identical, brightly patterned boxes, each marked with a name, were placed into her paddock. Some tasty treats were positioned in equal amounts inside each box to coax Seto over whilst Keepers waited to see which name she would choose. After a quick investigation of both boxes, Seto made it clear with a hearty nudge of her nose that the box marked ‘Inesh’ was her winner.

Deputy Head Keeper of Ungulates, Shelley Tudor, said “We are so happy that Seto was able to choose the name for her calf. The keepers created a shortlist of their favourite names and we felt it was a brilliant opportunity to mix giving some enrichment to Seto to assist us in making the final decision.”

Born on Tuesday 8 September to eleven-year-old female Seto, and twelve-year-old male Rap, Inesh has been venturing out with his mother into the Park’s Rhino House paddock, where guests have been able to spot him trotting around and even doing a spot of sunbathing in the last of the summer sunshine.

He will eventually join his mum, roaming the plains together in the Wild Asia section of the reserve here at the Park where guests will be able to watch him grow and settle into his new home.

The Park is home to two types of rhinos – six southern white rhinos and three Indian rhinos. Both species face threats in the wild such as poaching and habitat loss and are classed as ‘near threatened’ (white rhino) and ‘vulnerable’ (Indian rhino), by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

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SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF THE PUMPKIN THIEF THIS HALLOWEEN...

West Midland Safari Park is getting ready for a pumpkin-packed celebration this Halloween season with its annual Spooky Spectacular event, and there is a mystery a-foot!

Beginning on 10 October, the three-week long event includes ‘Mystery of the Pumpkin Thief’, a brand-new interactive trail where children must help Grenith the Witch and her family members find out which critters are stealing their prized pumpkins from the Park’s new Pumpkin Patch.

Children will be given a scratchcard upon entering the park as part of the ‘COVID-friendly’ activity; and with Grenith’s magical enchantment, it will lead them all around the Discovery Trail in their quest to track down all the pumpkin thieves. Once completed the card, they will receive a magical sweet treat for their efforts.

As well as encountering some mysterious creatures along the way, witches and wizards from Grenith’s family are also joining the search and can be spotted around the trail interacting with guests tracking down the thieves.

Head of Marketing Vikki Green said, “We are super excited for this year’s Spooky Spectacular! Not only can guests see our incredible animals out on Safari enjoying the Halloween season including our new Indian rhino calf, they can also meet our favourite family of witches and wizards, The Grimleys, who have taken over the Discovery Trail.

“2020 also sees the addition of the Park’s very first pumpkin patch installation, which will likely become an iconic photo point this Halloween for guests. The Discovery Stage has also been transformed so visitors can take a socially distanced selfie with the Park’s witches and wizards.”

To celebrate the spookiest of seasons, the Park will be themed with over 1100 pumpkins and 55 illuminated scarecrows, which guests will be able to see in all their glory when they are illuminated after dark during the Park’s extended opening hours on weekends and half term. Brave guests will also be able to experience the Adventure Theme Park and Land of the Living Dinosaurs in the dark!

The Park is also running a competition throughout the event, where visitors have the chance to win a family Annual Pass. Participants must simply take their picture at one of the Park’s spooky locations and upload the post to Instagram or Facebook, tagging #WMSP. Guests are also encouraged to attend in Halloween fancy dress to join in with the frightful fun.

WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK ANNOUNCES HISTORIC BIRTH OF THEIR FIRST EVER INDIAN RHINO CALF

West Midland Safari Park are thrilled to announce the birth of their first Indian rhinoceros calf. Arriving on Tuesday 8th September at 2:29pm, the male calf. is the first Indian rhino to be born on site in the Park’s forty-seven-year history.

Deputy Head Keeper of Ungulates, Shelley Tudor, said “We are absolutely delighted and have been waiting a long time for this moment. After holding this species of rhino for over ten years, this is our first calf to be born at the Park.”

“We acquired Seto and Rap as youngsters and have been able to watch them grow and mature over time; which makes it even more momentous to see them produce their own calf. He is a very special addition to the Asian rhino House, and we look forward to watching him develop, and maybe go on to produce his own little rhinos in the future!”

The rhino calf’s parents, eleven-year-old Seto and twelve-year-old Rap, can often be spotted by guests at the Asiatic section of the drive-through Safari, near to the state-of-the-art Indian rhino House built at the Park in 2009. Both Seto and her calf are bonding well together in a private area where keepers can observe them at a safe distance as they settle in.

Also known as the Greater One Horned rhinoceros, Indian rhinos are placid animals who are often recognised for their armoured and prehistoric appearance. The new arrival is not currently available for viewing, but he will eventually join his family at the Wild Asia section of the reserve where guests will be able to spot him roaming the plains and having lots of fun, likely covered in mud!

The Park is home to two types of rhinos – six Southern White rhinos and three Asian rhinos. Both species face threats in the wild such as poaching and habitat loss and are classed as ‘near threatened’ (white rhino) and ‘vulnerable’ (Asian rhino), by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

The calf is currently un-named, but the Park can reveal it will begin with the letter ‘I’ mirroring the naming of all other animals born on-site in 2020. It’s clear to see already that he will have a lasting impact on West Midland Safari Park, in supporting their efforts in raising awareness of the vital preservation of this fantastic species.

PAWSOME FIRST BIRTHDAY FOR PARK'S LIONS…

Staff at West Midland Safari Park have thrown a big, ‘king-of-the-jungle-sized’ birthday party for their seven lion cubs, who are all celebrating their first birthday this year.

The youngsters, born on 27 August and 17 September 2019, have been a popular sight at the Worcestershire attraction over the last year and although are still referred to as ‘cubs’ by their team of keepers, they are more like adventurous teens.

To celebrate the occasion, keepers created a range of giant eye-catching, animal themed gift boxes, which were filled with tasty treats and placed inside the lion reserve. As soon as the cubs left their sleeping quarters, they were instantly drawn to the mysterious parcels and spent the morning feasting, playing and having a ‘roar-some’ time together. Even the adult lions couldn’t resist joining in the fun, rolling around with the cubs and showing age is just a number!

Kate Atkinson, Senior Carnivore Keeper, said, “All of the cubs have grown in confidence over the past year and it’s been great to observe them as they mature and develop. The cubs love to have fun destroying things, and all types enrichment – boxes, paper bags or even trees in the reserve – are regularly chewed and ripped apart as part of their play.

“The cubs all interact really well together, and we have been able to see their range of different personalities come out, which has been brilliant. For example, Hercules and Hunter are both very placid boys who really enjoy exploring and seeing what the keepers are up to, but then on the other hand we have Havoc, a playful soul that likes nothing more than fooling around with his older relatives and even trying to push the buttons of his Grandmother, Kayli. Our females are also flourishing, with Hira bringing the ‘sass’ to the pack and Natty showing her maternal side with her mother Scar.”

The two litters of cubs were born to ten-year-old female Scar (mother to Hunter, Hercules, and Hernatty) and seven-year-old female Amber (mother to Harabi, Hodge, Havoc and Hira), within three weeks of each other and are all half brothers and sisters.

The seven cubs, made up of five boys and two girls, were first introduced to visitors back in February and have had endless fun settling into their new home throughout the year. The male cubs can expect their distinctive manes to start to grow in when they reach the age of two, making them very easy for guests to recognise.

Over the coming year, guests will be able to see the cubs on Safari as they continue to grow and thrive as part of the park’s ‘fearsome’ African lion pride.

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African Big Apple Coaster (if accompanied)

Desert Convoy

Flying Lion Kings

Jumbo Parade (if accompanied)

Pirate Ship (if accompanied)

Rhino Rollercoaster (if accompanied)

Shark Island (if accompanied)

Wild River Rafting (if accompanied by an adult)

Congo Carousel (if accompanied)

Dr. Umboto’s Catacombs

Hurtling Hippos (if accompanied)

Jungle Cat Dodgems (if accompanied)

Rescue Fire Rangers

Serengeti Gallopers

Slippery Snake Slide (if accompanied)

Zambezi Water Splash (if accompanied by an adult)

Rides available for 1.4m+

African Big Apple Coaster

Desert Convoy

Flying Lion Kings

Jumbo Parade

Jungle Swings

Pirate Ship

Rhino Rollercoaster

Shark Island

Wild River Rafting

Venom Tower Drop

Black Fly

Congo Carousel

Dr. Umboto’s Catacombs

Hurtling Hippos

Jungle Cat Dodgems

Kong

Rescue Fire Rangers

Serengeti Gallopers

Slippery Snake Slide

Zambezi Water Splash

Monkey Mayhem