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Includes a 10%+ donation to support the zoo. UK taxpayers can opt into Gift Aid, adding 25p per £1 at no extra cost.
Book Tickets
Save up to 15%* when booking online
*15% saving is for booking at least 2 days in advance
Includes a 10%+ donation to support the zoo. UK taxpayers can opt into Gift Aid, adding 25p per £1 at no extra cost.
Ticket Pricing
Adult
Peak Time: £25
Off Peak: £22
Child
Peak Time: £20
Off Peak: £18
Infant
(Under 3)
Peak Time: £5
Off Peak: £3
Senior/Student
Peak Time: £22
Off Peak: £20
Concession
Peak Time: £17.50
Off Peak: £15.40
(Accessible Concession Ticket: This ticket is available for visitors who feel that the zoo’s steep and uneven terrain may limit access to some areas. Visitors with disabilities are welcome to bring one essential companion free of charge, where valid supporting documentation is provided.)
Carer
Free
(Must be accompanying a visitor with one of the following documents: DLA or PIP letter, Blue or Orange Badge, DWP benefit book, PIWS card, Nimbus Access Card, or a letter from a GP.)
Ticket Pricing
Adult
Peak Time: £25
Off Peak: £22
Child
Peak Time: £20
Off Peak: £18
Infant
Peak Time: £5
Off Peak: £3
Senior/Student
Peak Time: £22
Off Peak: £20
Concession
Peak Time: £17.50
Off Peak: £15.40
(Accessible Concession Ticket: This ticket is available for visitors who feel that the zoo’s steep and uneven terrain may limit access to some areas. Visitors with disabilities are welcome to bring one essential companion free of charge, where valid supporting documentation is provided.)
Carer
Free
(Must be accompanying a visitor with one of the following documents: DLA or PIP letter, Blue or Orange Badge, DWP benefit book, PIWS card, Nimbus Access Card, or a letter from a GP.)
Opening Times
We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Date
2nd February – 2nd October 2026
Times
10am – 5pm (Last Admission: 3.50pm)
Date
3rd October 2026 – 1st February 2027
Times
10am – 4pm (Last Admission: 3pm)
Date
Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year Eve and New Year Day (closed Christmas Day)
Times
10am – 3.30pm (Last Admission: 2.30pm)
Opening Times at
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Journey high above Colwyn Bay for a wild adventure! Meet incredible animals from around the world, take in breath-taking views and explore the stunning Flagstaff Gardens.
Our award-winning conservation zoo is packed with excitement, discovery and unforgettable moments. Get ready for a fantastic day out!
Your Guide to a Wild Day Out!
We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
| Dates | Times | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd February - 2nd October 2026 | 10:00am - 5pm | 3.50pm |
| 3rd October 2026 - 1st February 2027 | 10:00am - 4pm | 3pm |
| Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year Eve & New Year Day | 10:00am - 3.30pm | 2.30pm |
Getting Here
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is located in the stunning mountain setting of Colwyn Bay, North Wales and is easily accessible by car and public transport.
By Car
The Zoo is just off the A55 expressway. From the A55, exit at the Rhos-on-Sea interchange (Junction 20) – and follow the signs to the Zoo.
From Bangor 35 mins
Caernarfon 40 mins
Wrexham 60 mins
Chester 60 mins
Liverpool 80 mins
Manchester 90 mins
By Train
The nearest train station is Colwyn Bay, approximately 1.5 miles from the Zoo. You can catch a bus or 5-minute taxi from the station to reach us.
If you plan on getting the train to the Welsh Mountain Zoo, please click here for detailed routes and times, throughout the year.
Please note our free Zoo mini bus has been suspended for the foreseeable future. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
By Bus
Several local buses serve the area, with stops near the Zoo. Check local bus timetables for routes and schedules.
If you plan on getting to the Welsh Mountain Zoo by bus, please click here for detailed routes and times, throughout the year.
The number 12 bus (Rhyl – Llandudno) has the closest stop to the Zoo. Alight at West End Colwyn Bay. From here, we’d recommend hopping a 2-minute taxi up to our entrance gates.
Find Us
Our Address
The Welsh Mountain Zoo,
Flagstaff Gardens,
Colwyn Bay,
LL28 5UY