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Knowsley Safari
Prescot, Merseyside
A 5-mile drive-through safari past rhinos, lions, giraffes and baboons, plus a foot safari, animal talks and play areas.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Take the car-friendly route if you don't want baboons on your car.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily 10am-5pm; safari drive until 4pm
- How long to allow
- Half to full day
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings when animals are most active
- Accessibility
- Drive-through is ideal for limited mobility
Getting there
- Address
- Prescot, L34 4AN
- Parking
- Free parking
- Nearest station
- Prescot or Rainhill, then taxi
- Other ways
- Baboon Bus at weekends/school holidays for car-free visitors
Places to stay near Knowsley Safari
Village LiverpoolWhiston · ££ · 1.7 km awayPremier Inn Liverpool Tarbock hotelLiverpool · £££ · 2.1 km awayRainhill Hall HotelRainhill · £££ · 2.4 km awayPremier Inn Liverpool Rainhill hotelRainhill · £££ · 2.4 km awayPremier Inn St Helens South hotelLea Green · £££ · 3.3 km awayPremier Inn Liverpool Roby hotelHuyton · £££ · 4.7 km away More to do nearby
SportAnfield Stadium Tour & LFC MuseumLiverpool, Merseyside · 12 km awayAdults from £25
FreeCathedral & religiousLiverpool CathedralLiverpool, Merseyside · 12 km awayFree entry
FreeMuseumWorld Museum LiverpoolLiverpool, Merseyside · 13 km awayFree entry
FreeHistoric city & landmarksRoyal Albert DockLiverpool, Merseyside · 14 km awayFree entry Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
