| Admission Prices | Online Price | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+ years) | £14.39 | £15.87* | £15.15 | £16.70* |
| Child (3-15 years) | Student (valid ID) | £10.83 | £11.92* | £11.40 | £12.55* |
| Seniors (60+ years) | £12.73 | £14.01* | £13.40 | £14.75* |
| Family (2 ad & 2 ch or 1 ad & 3 ch) | £45.26 | £49.83* | £47.65 | £52.45* |
| Under 3 | Wheelchair Users ** | FREE | FREE |
| Disabled*** | Carer**** | £8.03 | £8.45 |
* Price including Gift Aid donation. More pricing information can be found here
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Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy,
North Wales, LL28 5UY
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The Common Ostrich is the world’s largest bird. A flightless bird, an Ostriches' incredibly powerful legs have the capability of killing the most ferocious of predators, including a lion or a human. The Common Ostrich can run at speeds of up to 70 kph covering up to five metres with a single stride.
Native Range → |
Central and Southern Africa |
Natural Habitat → |
Open woodland or semi-arid plains (desert and savannah) |
Diet → |
Herbivorous but can eat small lizards, snakes and insects |
Life Expectancy → |
Unknown in the wild. 30-40 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
7-10 eggs from a 42-46 day incubation |
Group Name → |
Wobble |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, hunting, egg collecting |
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