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A great  day out  for the whole family.

Get ready for an unforgettable day out that’ll have the whole family roaring with excitement!

Take a journey through our four-mile Safari Drive-through, where you can see majestic lions, towering giraffes, playful rhinos, fierce tigers, and enormous elephants, to name but a few.

There's more to explore in our walk-through areas, including penguins, hippos, lemurs, sea lions, lorikeets, and meerkats. Make sure to wander through our newer areas, such as the African Walking Trail, where you can see elephants, giraffes and rhino on foot!

Feeling brave? Dare to venture into Tiger Tropics and Lion Ridge, where you’ll come face to face with some of nature’s most stunning big cats. Or, take a journey back in time as you explore the Ice Age exhibit and discover the prehistoric wonders of the Land of the Living Dinosaurs.

Additionally, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of wildlife with daily feeds and talks. It’s a day packed with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories for the whole family!

Day Tickets

• Safari Drive-through

Walk-through areas

• Save up to 30% in advance
• Free Return included*

Pre-book - from £22.00

On the day - £32.00

Under 3s - Free

Ride Wristbands

• A variety of rides in our Adventure Theme Park
• Height restrictions apply

Pre-book – £10.00

On the day- £12.00

Little Penguin Wristband on the day – £7.00 (child between 0.8m-1.0m in height)

Annual Passes

Valid for up to 12 months

Exclusive discounts in shops and restaurants

Unlimited trips around the Safari on the day you visit

From £99.00

Free return offer...

This fantastic offer entitles the vehicle and online pre-paying occupants to an admission-only return visit to West Midlands Safari Park, within six months. Date restrictions apply. Find out more on our Free Return Ticket  page.

* Free Return Codes are ONLY sent to guests booking online in advance and are not included in the discounted group and school prices, Combi Tickets or special evening event tickets.

ESSENTIAL  COMPANIONS

West Midlands Safari Park has teamed up with Nimbus Disability, the administrators of the Access Card scheme, to oversee essential companion tickets and easy access eligibility.

To benefit, you must apply online through Nimbus Disability at least 7 days before your planned visit.

Successful applicants with a +1 qualify for a free Essential Companion Ticket, which can be booked online.

Tesco Vouchers

Tesco vouchers can be used to purchase Admission tickets, at the Ticket Office on the day only. Please exchange your points for a voucher for West Midlands Safari Park and arrive with this voucher code to purchase tickets on the day.

Tesco Vouchers are not valid against any extras: animal food, guidebooks, ride wristbands, minibus tours, annual passes, or anywhere else in the Park. Tesco Vouchers are not valid against special events such as Santa Safari; upgrade fees apply to see Santa, subject to availability.

Tesco vouchers do not qualify for our free return offer.

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Up-close animal experiences

Give your friends and family a gift they’ll really remember with a voucher for one of our up-close animal experiences. If you know someone who’s always wanted to meet a meerkat, give a rhino a scratch, fly a vulture or feed lunch to a giraffe, then this is for you. We guarantee it’ll be a day they’ll never forget.  Our members also receive a handy 10% discount on all our animal experiences!

Animal Experiences

Mini-Keeper Experience

Do you have a budding animal lover in your life? Then this experience is perfect for you! During our Mini-Keeper Experience, you and your little ones will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of our cutest residents. You’ll get to meet our guinea pigs, brush our Cameroon sheep, and feed our pygmy goats. It’s a lovely, gentle introduction to the world of animal care.

• Thirty-minute experience
• Includes full-day admission to the Safari Park
• Minimum age 3 years, but there must be at least one participating adult in your booking.

To purchase a voucher for our Mini-Keeper experience, please click here .

Bird of Prey Experience

Fancy getting up close and personal with the star of our flying displays, Kevin the hooded vulture?  If the answer is yes, then this experience is perfect for you! You’ll get the exciting chance to fly Kevin in one of our captivating demonstrations. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with our dedicated keepers and enjoy a guided tour of our Bird of Prey centre.

• Forty-five minute experience
• Includes full day admission to the Safari Park
• Minimum age 16 years

To buy a Bird of Prey Experience voucher, please click here .

Keeper for the Day

Our wildest experience, this one is only for the grown-ups. A great opportunity to learn more about what it takes to be a keeper and get a behind-the-scenes look at your favourite animals, including giraffes, rhinos, elephant, lions, and lemurs.

• 6.5 hour experience that runs from 9:00am until 3:30pm
• Lunch and refreshments included

To buy a Keeper for a Day Experience voucher, please click here .

Giraffe Experiences

This one’s a great experience for families or individuals   Get to know our giraffe herd and even do some hand-feeding. No ladder required!

• 30 minute experience
• Family experience for ages 8+, but there must be at least one participating adult in your family booking

Meerkat Experiences

Meet our cheeky meerkat mob. They love to make new friends and play. Can be booked individually or as a family group.

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You can purchase all our experiences online and vouchers are valid for 12 months.   All bookings include a full day’s entry to the safari park.

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Dino Safari Park

Live experiences : kids books : virtual reality : tv : education portal : live educational tour :.

Dino Safari Park is a multi platform Immersive Experience that takes you on a prehistoric journey like never before.

Join us on a Jurassic drive-through LIVE EXPERIENCE at Dino Safari Park, for the ultimate immersive prehistoric experience as you come face to face with living dinosaurs!

That’s just part of the excitement ! Did you know that Dino Safari Park fans can join the adventure from anywhere at any time thanks to our Interactive Zone. Find out more and get FREE access to it below!

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In our Interactive Zone you can experience Dino Safair Park and it’s wonders from wherever you are.  You can read about it below or click HERE to visit the Interactive Zone .

In 2020 we release our first two books in the Dino Safari Park range. These fun educational story books will take our younger visitors on an amazing adventure to excite and engage little ones as they go on a Dino adventure.

Virtual Reality

Our Virtual Reality experiences will continue to be released on the Interactive Zone and allow visitors of all ages to leap into our experiences and explore the Dinosaur paddocks, Science labs and other areas of Dino Safari Park.

In 2020 we release our TV shows. With ones for little learners to more family and adult focused TV, prepare for some really exctiting content. For little ones, the Dino Safari Park Interactive Zone has engaging fun TV that is also hugely educational. This means that while they are having some quiet time watching on a phone, tablet or larger screen, they are also learning. It’s really great for the whole family!

Education Portal

The Education Portal sits in the Interactive Zone and will help little learners increase their Dinosaur and other knowledge.  With fun tasks that teaches them not only about Dinosaurs but also about the animals they have all around them and about the science of past and current worlds, they will engage in learning and have so much fun!

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Dino safari park – live experience.

Get up close and personal with living Dinosaurs at our world exclusive, Jurassic drive-through experience. Prepare for the most amazing, immersive experience on earth! The Dino Safari Park is open to all ages however children must be accompanied by an adult. There are Dinosaurs that are free to roam the land and our rangers work hard to keep them in check.

Our team of Safari Park Rangers look after our dinosaurs 24 hours a day and will be your guides on this prehistoric adventure. As a visitor you will enjoy everything the Dino Safari Park has to offer and you can even become a Trainee Ranger .

Tickets to the Dino Safari Park will be available again soon, so sign up to to get Ticket Notification now to avoid disappointment. Our prehistoric park is only open to the public at limited times.

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We have a small but exciting range of amazing Dino Safari Park books available and more coming soon. Take a look below and choose which is right for you.

Character Colouring Book – Book 1:

In this Colouring Book you can colour in the Dino Safari Park ‘Little Dino’ characters as they explore some of the Dino Safari Park world. This 15 page Character colouring book is fun for the family to do together or as a task for little learners and Trainee Rangers to do! You can print this or download the book to your phone or computer. On your phone you can colour them in, on your apps like Draw, Snapseed or Paint.  From your phone or computer you can also print them, they are set to A4 print size, so it couldn’t be easier.

Interactive Story Book – Book 1

The Interactive Story Book takes a leap forward with entertainment for kids that are interested in arts, crafts and story telling. This story book has everything you need to create your own stories. Inside the book you will find the Cut Out pages which have characters, speech bubbles and other elements for you to cut out and place into the backgrounds and create your very own story.

Educational Tour

We offer an amazing Educational Tour that is as packed full of fun and facts. Our educational content has been created with teachers to ensure its pedogological value, by our award winning producers. We have a range of Educational options, covering a number of subjects.  Find out more HERE .

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Arrive on site at the time specified on your booking. When you buy your ticket it will tell to arrive before, this is normally 30 minutes before your actual ticket time.  This is to allow you to be checked in in time. Once you are checked in with our Ranger team , head over to the Raptor Barn and find out about the problems we’ve had with Raptors and visitor safety. Go in to the viewing area and see the Raptors in their enclosure while you await your tour.

Tour buses arrive – all aboard for the tour, please ensure all children are with you and not left near the Raptor Barn. The Raptors are very cunning. Please follow the directions of the Dinosaur Rangers at all times. Safety of our guests is paramount.

With everyone on board the Dino Safari Park buses, the tour will begin. As the vehicles move through the park, keep an eye out for all the dinosaurs. On the tour you are likely to see several species including Brachiosaurus, Triceratops and even the fearsome Tyrannosaurs Rex. Have your cameras at the ready!

Once main tour is over the Tour Buses will return to the visitor centre where you can take part other activities such as, The Fossil Dig, a talk with a Scientist and even meet some of the Baby Dinosaurs and hatchlings.

You are welcome to stay as long as you like and re visit the Fossil Dig, Baby Dinosaurs and Cafe as much as you like, however the Bus Tour is only valid for one ride per ticket.

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12 BEST Safari Parks in the UK

From guided tours and drive through safaris, to wallaby walkthroughs and big cats roaming, here are the best safari parks in the uk..

Forget going to the zoo, this post is all about going on safari in the UK!

Did you know that the UK offers some of the best safari park experiences in Europe? It’s true! And it means you don’t need to spend big bucks when seeing the big 5.

Whether you’re looking for a drive through experience or to get up close and personal with the animals, we’ve compiled a list of the best safari parks in the UK. These are the best ones in England , Scotland and Wales .

From drive-through experiences at Longleat, to walkthrough experiences such as the foot safari at Woburn Safari Park, there are so many options to choose from. And all of them are guaranteed good days out!

If you prefer a guided tour with zoo experts, West Midland Safari Park offers fantastic mini bus tours. Or maybe you’d prefer to walk with the wallabies at Manor Wildlife Park? 

We absolutely love watching the monkeys climb on top of the cars at Blair Drummond – be warned because they are very cheeky! Will you choose to sleep with the animals, ride a safari, or hand feed parakeets?

Find out all of this and more in our list of the best UK safari parks.

Best Safari Parks in the UK

Longleat safari park.

Check out the UK’s Number 1 safari park at Longleat, Wiltshire! Discover big cats, elephants, wolves and more at the drive-through safari experience.

Wind up your windows for the safari of a lifetime as you pass through Tiger Territory, Cheetah Kingdom and The Big Game Park, where you can see a herd of Southern white rhinos.

Don’t forget to check out our favourite part – Monkey Mayhem. The troupe of macaques are known for causing mischief (just watch out for your windscreen wipers!)

Jump out at the African Village and Walking Safari as you journey across the African reserve and discover giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and ostriches. 

• Address: Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
• Website: https://www.longleat.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your Longleat tickets here

West Midland Safari Park

Whether you’re driving yourself or jumping on a guided minibus tour, the safari experience at West Midland Safari Park can be enjoyed by everyone.

Animal fanatics can book onto a guided minibus safari tour where the knowledgeable staff will teach you all about the different animals. Can you spot the rhinos, lions, camels and elephants across the 5 different zones? You can even take your own car if you’d prefer to experience the safari at your own pace.

View the animals up close on the African Walking Trail. Watch out for the elephants roaming their new habitat, or the giraffes grazing on the trees.

• Address: West Midland Safari Park. Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF
• Website: https://www.wmsp.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your WMSP tickets here

Chessington Safari Resort

For a unique type of safari experience, check out Chessington Safari Resort. With a range of themed rooms, you can see animals whilst you sleep.

Choose between exquisitely themed rooms with views over the enclosures of your favourite animals. The giraffe room, tiger room, penguin room and monkey mayhem room overlook the Wanyama reserve.

Many of the rooms include access to the savannah splash pool and hotel entertainment. To finish off your trip, check Chessington World of Adventure for a day full of thrill rides and zoo fun. 

• Address: Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Rd, Chessington. KT9 2NE
• Website: https://www.chessington.com/
• Tickets: Get your Chessington World of Adventures tickets here

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo is one of the biggest zoos in England with over 10,000 animals. As part of the Zoological Society London , Whipsnade is dedicated to conservation, sustainability, and science. 

Whipsnade Zoo has many incredible animals you won’t see elsewhere, like brown bears and wolverines. This year an endangered baby Asian elephant was born at the zoo! Grab tickets for the Elephant Cafe where you will be able to see mum and baby.

Why not try one of the many experiences at the zoo? Become a keeper for the day and you can work with the rhinos, giraffes and elephants. 

• Address: Whipsnade, Dunstable. LU6 2LF
• Website: https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
• Tickets: Get your Whipsnade tickets here

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

Scottish readers are definitely going to want to visit Blair Drummond Park to get their animal fix. From lions and macaques, to deer and antelope, there’s so much to see. 

Venture through the African animals, Asian animals, the lions and the macaque reserve in your own car for a day of family fun. Will you spot the rhino in the grass or hear the lion roar? The cheeky monkeys love to jump on cars as they pass so don’t forget to lock your doors!

Once you’ve had your drive-through fun you can check out the 300 species at Blair Drummond. I’m a big fan of the wallabies!

• Address: Blair Drummond, Stirling. FK9 4UR
• Website: https://www.blairdrummond.com/
• Tickets: Get your Blair Drummond tickets here

Manor Wildlife Park

If you like to get up close and personal with the wildlife, Manor Wildlife Park in Wales is the safari park for you. With several walkthrough safari experiences, there are so many animals to spot.

Start off your day in the Wallaby Walkthrough, where visitors can see young Joey’s hop into their mother’s pouch. I love to look for my favourite animal, the red panda, through the forest canopy. 

Don’t forget to visit the Lemurs in their Madagascan home where you can watch them jump and climb. If you’re lucky they might even sit next to you!

• Address: Manor Wildlife Park, St Florence, Tenby. SA70 8RJ
• Website: https://www.manorwildlifepark.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your Manor Wildlife Park tickets here

Port Lympne Safari Park

Come face to face with rare and endangered animals at Port Lympne Safari Park. Head to Kent to experience hundreds of acres of savannah. 

Port Lympne offers three unique safari experiences for you to choose from. On the AAA safari, an expert ranger takes you on a guided tour to see Savannah animals, like the giraffe, zebra, ostrich and wildebeest. Can you spot the black rhino?

Perhaps you’d prefer to jump on the rhino and giraffe safari, or the rangers tour, where you’ll journey through the Asian and African exhibits. 

• Address: Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe. CT21 4LR
• Website: https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/
• Tickets: Get your Pork Lympne tickets here

Knowsley Safari Park

Did you know that Knowsley Safari Park is actually the biggest safari park in the UK?

This 550 acre safari park is home to animals from across the globe. Journey through Eastern and Southern Asia, where you can see yaks and deer, or check out the African Savannah zone which is home to one of the largest white rhinos in the UK. Hop on the baboon bus for a car-friendly view of the baboons as they swing off the ropes.

Finish off your day with a walk through the Amur Tiger trail where you can get nose to nose with the two tigers.

• Address: Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot. L34 4AN
• Website: https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your Knowsley Safari Park tickets here

Woburn Safari Park

Check out over 300 acres of drive-through safari nestled amongst the Bedfordshire landscape at Woburn Safari Park. You can have a whole day of fun with the drive-through and walk-through safari experiences.

Drive through the vast nature reserves to spot the animals lurking within. From bison and rhinos, to bears and tigers, there are so many incredible animals across 5 zones. I’d recommend the Kingdom of the Carnivores, where you can see tigers, lions, bears and wolves!

End your experience with the foot safari, where you can explore small mammals and birds. With lemurs, penguins, birds of prey, otters, wallabies, and more, this is not one to be missed.

• Address: Woburn Safari Park, Crawley Rd, Woburn, Ridgmont, Bedford. MK43 0TU
• Website: https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your Woburn Safari Park tickets here

Knepp Wildlife Safari

If you’re looking for something different, check out the safari experiences at Knepp Safari. Encounter local wildlife, such as ponies, deer, and pigs, on one of the many vehicle and walking safaris at Knepp.

Hop on the all terrain vehicle and enjoy the half-day safari to discover British wildlife. You will see free-roaming herds of cattle, ponies, pigs and deer on your journey.

You’ll get to stop at the wildlife ‘refugia’ and spot small animals, such as grass snakes, toads and voles. There’s even a cafe stop so you can enjoy delicious local brownies.

Why not try a themed safari, such as the autumn safari, where you can spot red deer stags, or the bats and moths safari, where you can see nocturnal creatures.

• Address: Knepp Wildland Safaris, New Barn Farm, Swallows Ln, Dial Post, Horsham. RH13 8NN
• Website: https://www.kneppsafaris.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your Knepp Wildlife Safari tickets here

South Lakes Safari Zoo

Home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered species across the globe, South Lakes Safari Zoo is the perfect place to get up close and personal with the animals.

From Africa and Madagascar, to Australia and South America, there’s so much to see. Check out the jaguars and snow leopards or head to the lemurs and arctic wolves. South Lakes Safari Zoo is committed to conservation so you can view the animals in their natural environment. 

Why not book an animal encounter to learn all about your favourite animal? I’d love to prepare Stanley the sloth his favourite snacks!

• Address: South Lakes Safari Zoo, Melton Ter, Lindal in Furness, Ulverston. LA12 0LU
• Website: https://www.southlakessafarizoo.com/
• Tickets: Get your South Lakes Safari Zoo tickets here

Peak Wildlife Park

Peak Wildlife Park offers fantastic walk through experiences for all the family. Whether you decide to explore the African village or walk with the penguins, there’s something for everyone.

Have you ever wanted to walk with the lemurs or wallabies? I certainly have! Watch the lemurs leap through the canopies and listen to their distinct calls, or check out wallaby wonderland where the friendly animals will munch on branches out of your hands.

Head to the African village where you can spot meerkats, chickens, and Pygmy goats. Don’t forget to give their horns a good scratch!

• Address: Peak Wildlife Park, Winkhill, Leek. ST13 7QR
• Website: https://www.peakwildlifepark.co.uk/
• Tickets: Get your Peak Wildlife Park tickets here

Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo prides itself on being at the heart of conservation. With several walkthrough enclosures and a brand new The Gruffalo Discovery Land, this is a fantastic choice for little ones. 

Walk among the flutters of colourful wings in the Butterfly Paradise or hand feed the birds at Lorikeet Landing. Head to the goat walkthrough where your little ones (and the biggest members of the family!) can stroke the farmyard animals. 

Check out the lemurs as they weave in and out of your feet. You can even watch the tigers roam above you in the glass visitor tunnel. 

• Address: Twycross Zoo, East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Atherstone. CV9 3PX
• Website: https://twycrosszoo.org/
• Tickets: Get your Twycross Zoo tickets here

That concludes our list of the best UK safari parks. Which one will you be visiting on your next day out with the family? If you have any questions at all, you can let us know in the comments below!

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5-mile safari drive

The uk's longest safari drive.

Our 550-acre Safari Drive is home to many animals from around the world. From Bactrian Camels and White Rhino to Baboons and African Lions, you can see them all as you drive around the grounds. The route is split into different continental zones where you’ll drive through many habitats and see our collection of animals along the way. Once you’ve finished your roar-some experience, you can head down to our Foot Safari - both experiences are included in your ticket!

Your adventure begins in Eastern Asia where you’ll meet our herd of Bactrian Camels whose coat sheds throughout the year, and lots of Yaks, Eastern Kiang and Père David’s Deer roaming around. In the Southern Asia area, you’ll find the Axis Deer and Eld’s Deer as well as Nilgai and Blackbuck. 

Our African Savannah zone is home to one of the largest White Rhino crashes in the UK. Watch out for the world’s largest bird too, the Ostrich, as they love to come over and say hello! Can you spot the distinct markings on the Roan Antelope or the short pointed horns of the Waterbuck? Whilst driving through the African woodland, keep your eyes peeled for the Sitatunga too.

Dare to enter the monkey jungle? The most anticipated area of the Safari Drive. Hold on to your seatbelts as our Baboons steal the show. They’ll come right up to your car so, if you’d prefer, our car-friendly route will allow you to watch from afar. If you still want the full mischievous experience, why not book the Baboon Bus?

African Lions

Our Safari Drive takes you through Lion Country, allowing you to watch the pride without a fence between them and your vehicle!

White Rhino

White Rhino are one of the most endangered animals on the planet. They are often hunted for their horn.

European Bison

Bison can be found in North America and Northern Europe. The European Bison were once extinct in the wild.

In the wild, a Baboon troop can number between 20 and 100! Their ranges vary considerably depending on food availability.

A real highlight of the Safari Drive is meeting the Pride of Knowsley in the lion enclosure where our pride of African Lions roam around. See for yourself!

The beauty of the Safari Drive is that it's different every time you drive through and the best part is, you can go around as many times as you like!

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Animal talks & displays.

Dare to get up close to a bird of prey or get splashed by a sea lion?

After you’ve finished the Safari Drive, why not go round again or explore the Foot Safari? See the Sea Lions up close, watch displays of our Birds of Prey and so much more. Both are included in your ticket so why not make the most of your wild adventure?

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It's important to us that our guests and animals stay safe so we ask all guests to follow our rules of entry. Our animals behave as close to the wild as possible and can be unpredictable, so you should stay inside your car at all times. If you break down while on the safari drive it is important that all passengers stay within the car, you should sound your horn and wait for a patrol vehicle to come to your assistance.

Our safari drive is full of wild animals who can act unpredictably at times and we are not able to accept any responsibility for damage caused by our baboons within their enclosure. If you would prefer not to take this risk then why not take our car-friendly route or even hop on our Baboon Bus.

Guests are strictly prohibited from feeding the animals – that’s our job! If you are seen feeding the animals from your vehicle you will be asked to leave.

Dogs are not allowed in any areas of Knowsley Safari. This includes both the Safari Drive and also the pedestrian areas of the Foot Safari.

We do however provide basic accommodation for your dog should you wish to bring them on your trip.

Our kennels provide basic accommodation for your pet. Drinking water is available but we do not provide water bowls or blankets. Please feel free to bring with you any items that will make your pet as comfortable as possible. A £5.00 refundable padlock is available at reception on arrival.

We are famous for our drive-through Baboon enclosure but did you know that you can watch their antics from a safe distance if you’re not quite brave enough to venture in? You can take our car-friendly route which still gives you fantastic views of our cheeky residents.

If you fancy the thrill of the Baboons without any of the risk then try our baboon bus. You can book your seats online and you’ll be driven the whole way round the safari as well as through the baboon enclosure.

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