Ponderosa Zoo — Zoo in Kirklees
Ponderosa Zoo and its collection
Ponderosa Zoo is a zoo in Heckmondwike, United Kingdom.
The site began in 1991 as a therapeutic centre in a rural setting, and was granted a licence to operate as a zoo in 2004.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include reindeer, lemurs, tortoises, lizards and meerkats.
Things to do
Things to do include otter experience and Breakfast with Santa.
What the venue says
- Breakfast with Santa
- Virtually the entire site is designed to be wheelchair and pushchair friendly, featuring smooth tarmac walkways, a dedicated disabled car park, accessible entrances, and baby changing facilities.
Images of Ponderosa Zoo
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TheArmchairSoldier, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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TheArmchairSoldier, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Neil Turner, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 9.50 GBP |
| Child | 8.50 GBP |
| Senior | 8.50 GBP |
Facilities
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Animal encounter
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Ponderosa Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
- BIAZA member (source)
Location & map
West YorkshireHeckmondwike
United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Ponderosa Zoo.
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reindeer -
lemurs -
tortoises -
lizards -
meerkats -
otter
Exhibits
- Lemur Lookout