There’s something thrilling about a safari where wild animals roam beside your car, mixed with walk-through habitats, keeper talks, and playful zones. Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire gives you all that and more. Whether you’re with family, friends, or nature lovers, it’s perfect for spending a full, fun, wildlife-packed day.
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What to See & Do
Here are the main attractions and experiences to look out for:
- Road Safari Drive through large reserves with animals like rhinos, giraffes, lions, bears, elephants, zebras, and more. You can make unlimited circuits of the Road Safari during your visit.
- Foot Safari (Walking Trails / Habitats) After or before the drive-through, get out and explore on foot. There are many walk-through habitats for smaller mammals and birds, plus enclosures for things like penguins, sea lions, otters, red pandas. New addition: Giraffe Meadow offers a grandstand view over the Rothschild’s giraffe herd, with keeper talks on weekends and school holidays (e.g. at 1:30pm) so you can sit, relax and enjoy.
- Keeper Talks / Demonstrations The park runs a daily programme of talks and demonstrations with many of the animals (sea lions, penguins, birds of prey, etc). These are often highlights that bring the animals to life.
- Play & Leisure Areas For families especially, there are lots of extras: play zones, indoor soft play, the Great Woburn Railway, Tiny Tots safari trails, etc. Makes it easier to balance adult, child pace.
- Special Experiences If available, there are VIP / ranger-guided experiences (e.g. off-road drives) to get closer to some animals. These usually need to be booked in advance.
Getting There & Practical Info
- Woburn Safari Park is located in Bedfordshire, Postcode MK43 0TU via Ridgmont village gate.
- Opening times: Park opens daily at 10:00. Last entry is 5:00pm; park closes at 6:00pm.
- Tickets: You can book in advance online or pay at the gate. Timed arrival slots are used especially in busy periods but arriving late (within reason) is usually okay if it’s before closing.
- What’s included: The standard ticket gives access to the Road Safari, Foot Safari (walking trails and habitats), and all the play and leisure areas.
- Vehicles & restrictions: You need your own vehicle to do the Road Safari. Some vehicle restrictions apply (e.g. soft-top or convertible cars may be restricted in certain “dangerous” zones like carnivore enclosures.
