Zoos, safari parks and outdoor attractions have all been given the green light to reopen under step two of the lockdown road map from Monday, April 12th.
And with families keen to arrange trips to the regions biggest animal parks, there’s a raft of new rules and ticket information that you need to take into account.
Longleat and Cotswold Wildlife Park that advanced ticket sales open on their websites and visitors are reminded they will see a number of safety measures implemented at both parks with indoor attractions remaining closed until at least May 17 when the next stage of lockdown easing is due to be announced.
The parks will also have social distancing measures in force and will also be applying the rule of six which means groups of six or up to two households can attend together.
Naturally, anyone with any COVID symptoms, however mild, are asked to stay at home.
Here are the individual rules you’ll need to know at each park, plus updated ticket information.
In line with Government guidance (Step 2), the following restrictions will be in place when the park initially reopens:
- All indoor exhibits will remain closed to visitors (Reptile House, Invertebrate House, Tropical House, ‘Madagascar’, Bat House, Little Africa, Giraffe House and the Goat petting area in the Children’s Farmyard). The Park reserves the right to review which attractions will be accessible to the public.
- There will be a reduced hot food and drink menu being served from the kiosks. Cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are also available. You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy at the Park.
- Daily Keeper talks have been cancelled to avoid people gathering in one area.
- The Adventure Playground ‘Skymaze’ will be open. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times and use of playground equipment is at your own risk. Current Government advice on social spacing applies.
- The train is currently closed.
We expect all of our guests to follow the most up to date government guidelines, inclusive of the ‘rule of 6’.
- In order to remain open safely, we have implemented a daily limit to the number of guests we can welcome per day. We recommend tickets are pre-booked online, but a small number of walk-up tickets will be available to purchase upon arrival. This is subject to availability and entry is not guaranteed without a pre-booking.
- We are currently only accepting debit card/credit card/smartphone payments across the Park.
- Due to COVID-19 some attractions are not open. This includes Longleat House, Lorikeet hand feeding, Soft Play and some of the indoor areas of Animal Adventure.
- Only travel to Longleat if you and your party are symptom free. If you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19; such as a new cough, fever, or loss of taste or smell, please do not visit Longleat and follow government instructions to self-isolate and seek a test.
