West Midlands Safari Park

I went with my family, my parents and my partner so as 4 adults. It was really great, I have always heard of such good things about this safari park and have been excited to visit for a long time, and it was really impressive and lived up to expectations. I have visited both Knowsley and Longleat before, and they were both impressive in their own right. What West Midlands Safari Park did best that made them different, was the lack of queues, the way the routes in the enclosures we laid out so you could get really close to the animals whilst the animals remained safe, some of their enclosures were huge and i absolutely loved just how much the park had to offer with all of these extra events, shows, talks and the walking part - we didn’t quite realise just how much the park would have to explore and adventure and we wish we had arrived earlier to truly experience it all. The staff were amazing, at every point they were kind, informative, friendly and helpful, a few initiated some small talk which really showed they cared, that they were passionate about the animals and their work, it made my day and really cheered me up just how nice everyone was. I will definitely be visiting again, considering just how much there is to enjoy the price is worth it. I really loved just how up close and personal we could get with the animals and my only complaint would be I wish there were more signage, it was confusing where we needed to go at certain points and we nearly missed the tigers during the drive thru and would’ve been great if they had their own dedicated space without having to look through bars or the plastic viewing points, and we sadly didn’t get to see the cheetah however I’m aware they are very shy animals so I can’t blame them! The animals we did get to see were amazing, I loved feeding the giraffes, I loved the sea lion show and how passionate the staff were, I loved seeing both the tiger on the drive thru feeding and the lions on the walk ripping at bones. I feel like we were very lucky with everything we got to see, and I love that there’s Dholes, I have never seen a Dhole in person before and I don’t know any other parks that have them, I found them the most exciting part of my trip just because I’ve always wanted to see a Dhole and I didn’t realise they were here :) I would love more merchandise specifically tailored and made for the park! Such as artwork, and anything to do with the Dholes c: I loved all the recycled plushies however and we got one of each thing that had been branded by West Midlands Safari park, we like to get souvenirs as memories specifically tailored to each park we have visited, and it’s our way of supporting the park. Update - Me and my Partner went again, we got to see the Cheetah’s up close!!!! We were very fortune with the timing and got to see them being fed early in the morning, great fun seeing them be silly! This safari is definitely worth visiting multiple times, every occasion I’ve got to be up close with different animals, of course the way they interact with us and each other is different everytime, it’s just so magical being able to watch them from so close, I don’t think anything will be so special, I can’t wait to go again :)

Really enjoyable day. We went for the Santa safari; there was loads to do, food stands and amusement games to play. The sea lion show was very good and informative. Mrs Claus story time was lovely and she got all the kids interacting. Our day was topped off with a visit to Santa via the magic elevator, he took the time to have a good chat to our little girl and she left happy. Overall a wonderful day and experience

We went there for my son's 12th birthday and we had best of the times specifically at Lions sightseeing. The lion came to us and my kids were over the moon seeing it so close. It's good to see improved security checks. We had a good time.

Visited West Midland Safari Park with my family and absolutely loved it! The day flew by so quickly, and we honestly didn’t have enough time to enjoy all the attractions and areas of the park. The safari drive was incredibly impressive — the animals come right up to the cars, and the kids were thrilled. The walking areas are also huge and very interesting — aquariums, reptiles, the dinosaur zone, rides… there’s so much to see that one visit isn’t enough. We’ll definitely come back to explore everything we missed. A fantastic place for a family day out!

We visited West Midlands Safari Park this year after about eight years, and it's still a good experience. Because it was winter, many animals were staying in their shelters, so you don't see as many as you would in warmer months. The drive-through circuit also feels a bit shorter now due to the new lodges, and if you want to see all the animals, you will need to do some walking (worth keeping in mind). Santa's Grotto was a brilliant spot for families, and the Sea Lion show was amazing. . Eight years ago, the dinosaur area was our favourite part of the park. This time, it was the most disappointing. It really needs some attention, as several of the dinosaurs are starting to come apart. Overall, I still think the park is best enjoyed in spring or summer if you want to see everything, but as a winter family day out, it's definitely a good choice.