Northumberland College Zoo Map (2024)
Planning a visit to Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens?
Northumberland College Zoo is an educational zoo located at Kirkley Hall Campus in Northumberland, England. It houses over 200 animals from 50 species, including lemurs, reptiles, and wallabies. The zoo emphasizes animal care training, conservation education, and hands-on learning for students and visitors.
The most up-to-date Northumberland College Zoo Map makes it easy to find standout features like the Lemur Walkthrough, the Nocturnal House, and the Meerkat Mountain. Stroll through landscaped enclosures, then relax at the Courtyard Café.
Whether you’re heading straight for the reptiles or saving time for the animal encounters zone, this map helps you make the most of every minute on-site.
Northumberland College Zoo Map 2024
Northumberland College Zoo Map 2024 updates include enhanced signage and downloadable maps for easier navigation, improved accessibility features such as a 360 VR Accessibility Tour, and expanded animal encounter experiences like walk-throughs with wallabies and interactive sessions with reptiles. The zoo now highlights over 150 species and offers new educational displays and activity zones for families. Visitors are encouraged to check posters on-site for daily events and use the updated map to plan their visit.
Printable Northumberland College Zoo Map PDF 2024
FAQ
What animals are at Northumberland Zoo?
Northumberland Zoo is home to over 80 species, including snow leopards, Canadian lynx, arctic foxes, meerkats, capybaras, otters, wallabies, owls, raccoons, porcupines, tapirs, lemurs, monkeys, parrots, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and a variety of farm animals such as goats, pigs, and donkeys.
Is Northumberland Zoo worth visiting?
Northumberland Zoo is considered a great family-friendly attraction, praised for its diverse animal collection, clean and well-maintained facilities, educational focus, and interactive animal experiences. Many visitors highlight the zoo’s welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and unique opportunities to see rare animals like snow leopards and Livingstone’s fruit bats.
Can you pet the animals at Northumberland Zoo?
Visitors are not allowed to pet or handle most animals at Northumberland Zoo due to strict animal welfare, health, and safety regulations. However, interactive experiences are available with certain farm animals and through pre-booked animal encounters, where you may help feed or get close to animals under staff supervision, but direct petting is generally not permitted.
Can you just turn up at Northumberland Zoo?
You can visit Northumberland Zoo without pre-booking, as tickets are available for purchase on the day at the entrance. However, booking online in advance is recommended to secure your entry and save on admission prices, especially during busy periods.
