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Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy,
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  Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.
  
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  With so much to discover and see, we always recommend viewing our interactive zoo map so you can make the most of your visit.
  
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  Explore the zoo from our extraordinary 360 camera to get the most out of your visit.
  
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  Upcoming Events
  
  Conservation Christmas at the Welsh Mountain Zoo!
  7 December 2024
  
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Animals
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  Children's Farm →
  Underneath their soft, furry coats hides one of the planet's most ferocious group of animals.
  
  Snow Leopard
  Panthera uncia
  
  Margay
  Leopardus wiedii
  
  Sumatran Tiger
  Panthera tigris sumatrae
  
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  Primates are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom and it’s easy to spot the similarities.
  
  Chimpanzee
  Pan troglodytes
  
  Ring Tailed Lemur
  Lemur catta
  
  Lar Gibbon
  Hylobates lar
  
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  Our warm blooded mammals come in all shapes and sizes!
  
  Eurasian Brown Bear
  Ursus arctos
  
  California Sea Lion
  Zalophus californianus
  
  Bactrian Camel
  Camelus bactrianus
  
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  Birds are an incredibly diverse range of species but do share some common features, they’re all are all warm-blooded, covered in feathers and lay eggs.
  
  Macaw
  Ara sp.
  
  Chilean Flamingo
  Phoenicopterus chilensis
  
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  Our weird and wonderful collection of reptiles and amphibians make up some of the earths most interesting species.
  
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  Our wonderful Children’s Farm lets’ our littlest visitors experience our super cute group of fun and furry animals. Guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and rabbits live at our farm, housed in spacious enclosures where they can run, hop, strut and swim.
  
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Experiences
- Animal Encounters →
  
  Ever fancied feeding fish to a Penguin, making mischief with a Meerkat or having lunch with a big cat? Then make your day even more special and step inside an animal encounter. Get to know and understand your favourite Zoo animal in a very special way.
  
  California Sea Lion Experience
  
  Primate Experience
  
  Humboldt Penguin Experience
  
  Meerkat Experience
  
  Keeper for a day →
  
  Are you ready for a real adventure? Become a Zoo keeper for the day! For a whole day you’ll take a step inside the shoes of a Zoo keeper, you’ll do and experience everything that our Keepers do on a daily basis.
  
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  Birthday Parties
  
  WILD Photography Courses!
  
  WILD Photography Courses
Conservation
- Conservation →
  
  Many animal species are endangered, often as a direct result of human interference. We pride ourselves on our captive breeding programmes, and contribution towards in situ conservation projects, which work to create insurance populations and conserve natural habitats.
  
  Introduction
  
  Breeding Programmes
  
  Animal Adoption
  
  Conservation Projects
  
  Donations & Support
  
  Corporate Support & Sponsorship
  
  Daily Conservation Talks
  
  Commemorative Bench Seats
Education
- Education →
  
  The Welsh Mountain Zoo is part of the National Zoological Society of Wales, a non-profit making organisation. Its aim is to inform and educate people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds about wildlife and conservation.
  
  Group & School Prices
  
  Educational Sessions
  
  Research Students
  
  Group & Educational Enquiry
  
  Outreach Sessions
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