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During your visit

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no elephant keeper talk this weekend, we apologise for the inconvenience. The capybaras are not currently visible to visitors due to essential maintenance. 

OPEN Thursday to Sunday only from 11th November to Thursday 18th December. Open from 9.30am to 3pm (last entry), closing at 4pm.
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Book tickets online or pay on arrival at the gate. If you plan to arrive
after 1.30pm, standard day tickets are available on arrival.

Enter in your own vehicle and enjoy unlimited circuits of the Road Safari. The re-entry route can be found through the concrete car park, past Elephant Meadow.
 
 
 

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Get ready for your big safari day out - download a safari park map, the visitor information leaflet and a timetable of keeper talks to get the most out of your day!

Two ostriches grazing on grass in grassy reserve with rhinos, antelope and trees in the background

During your visit

You'll have your safest day out at Woburn Safari Park when you plan your day  and follow the important rules of the park.

Thank you for helping us keep you safe!

Download Visitor Information Leaflet
Important information for ALL guests
  • There is a strict 15mph speed limit throughout the park. Please keep moving slowly through the Road Safari, and do not block any gates.
  • You MUST stay in your vehicle AT ALL TIMES throughout the Road Safari - if you get into difficulty or need help please turn on your hazard lightssound your horn and wait for assistance
  • There is strictly NO FEEDING or touching the animals in the Road Safari. This is for your safety, and the safety of the animals - food that is not given by Keepers as part of a carefully managed nutritional plan can make the animals incredibly sick. Anyone caught feeding the animals will be asked to leave the Park immediately and no refund will be given
  • It is ESSENTIAL for your safety to KEEP WINDOWS, DOORS AND SUN ROOFS CLOSED throughout the Kingdom of Carnivores and African Forest for your safety
  • You MUST keep to the surfaced roads, and follow all safety signage whilst in the Road Safari, or ask a member of staff if you are unsure about the safety precautions and measures to keep everyone safe
  • Visitors enter at their own risk. The company does not accept any liability for damage to vehicles unless negligent practices are proven. A bypass is provided in the Road Safari, so you can choose to avoid the carnivore or monkey sections
  • The Road Safari closes one hour before the park closes, and all vehicles must exit the park by closing time
Please also note...

Patrol vehicles will be situated throughout the drive-through route to help monitor guest and animal safety, and provide assistance to help guide guests through the Road Safari safely. Patrol vehicle are equipped with tannoy systems, and Keepers have the authority to give safety instructions to anyone in the Park as necessary. You MUST follow all safety instructions given to you by a member of staff whilst on site.

Due to guest safety, under no circumstances can we allow soft top or convertible cars into the Kingdom of Carnivores or African Forest (monkeys) drive through reserves for your safety. For the full list of vehicle restrictions see our FAQs.

Important information for ALL guests
  • There is no smoking in the Foot Safari
  • There is strictly no feeding the animals in the Foot Safari, unless supervised by a member of the Woburn Safari Park team as part of a controlled experience. This is for your safety, and the safety of the animals - food that is not given by Keepers as part of a carefully managed nutritional plan can make the animals incredibly sick. Anyone caught feeding the animals without supervision will be asked to leave the Park immediately and no refund will be given
  • You MUST not touch the animals in the Foot Safari (with the exception of the animals in the Farmyard Friends walk-through enclosure) unless accompanied by a member of the Woburn Safari Park team as part of a controlled experience. This is for your safety, and the health and welfare of the animals. Please wash your hands after any supervised contact with the animals. Hand washing points are situated throughout the Foot Safari
  • There are areas of the Foot Safari that have uneven ground, steps and open water. We offer each car entering the Park a free of charge map, and strongly recommend that guests use this to plan their journey around the Foot Safari.
  • Some of the animal enclosures have fences of varying height and material. All guests - including children - MUST not hang over, sit or stand on the fences or walls around the enclosures. This could compromise the structural integrity of the enclosures, and put you, other guests and the animals at risk.
  • There are a number of high-contact points throughout the Foot Safari (gates, railings, viewing windows etc.) - we strongly recommend washing your hands regularly throughout the day. Hand washing points are situated throughout the Foot Safari
  • There are a number of walk-through enclosures in the Foot Safari. You MUST keep to marked pathways, and follow all safety signage whilst in the Foot Safari, or ask a member of staff if you are unsure about the safety precautions and measures to keep everyone safe
  • Visitors enter at their own risk. The company does not accept any liability for damage to personal belongings unless negligent practices are proven
  • The Foot Safari closes one hour after the last admission time, and all guests must exit the park by closing time.

Keepers will be roaming throughout the Foot Safari to help monitor guest and animal safety, and provide assistance to help guide guests through the Foot Safari safely. Keepers have the authority to give safety instructions to anyone in the Park as necessary. You MUST follow all safety instructions given to you by a member of staff whilst on site.

Please also note...

Guests who are pregnant or immunosuppressed might be at an increased risk of zoonoses (an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to humans). Pregnant guests or immunosuppressed individuals are advised to avoid close contact with certain species and/or their by-products.

It is recommend that contact be avoided with...:

  • PRIMATES AND REPTILES - due to the potential risk of salmonella and other enteric pathogens (Land of Lemurs walk-through; The Dissscovery Zone)
  • PREGNANT SHEEP - due to the potential risk of listeria (Farmyard Friends walk-though)
  • LIVESTOCK - due to the potential risk of E.coli (Farmyard Friends walk-though)

It is advised that additional care should be taken around BIRDS (Rainbow Landings; Birds in Action; Birds of Prey) due to an increased risk for salmonella and chlamydia - Woburn Safari Park do reguraly test for these diseases, and should tests prove positive at any time will adhere to veterinary advice in order to protect and best advise both staff and the general public.

If you are a guest that is pregnant or immunosuppressed we suggest consulting with your Doctor if you have any concerns about visiting the Park.

Important information for ALL guests
  • There is no smoking in the Park
  • Many of the leisure activities have their own set of safety instructions - you MUST follow all safety signage whilst using the leisure activities, or ask a member of staff if you are unsure about the safety precautions and measures to keep everyone safe
  • Allergen information is available on all pre-packaged consumables and allergen menus are available in each of the catering outlets serving food and drinks for guests with allergies and intolerances. If you are unsure or have any questions please speak to a member of staff
  • All catering outlets are compliant with the 'Safer food, better business' (SFBB) legislation set out by the Food Standards Agency
  • Toilets and public areas will be cleaned regularly for the highest levels of safety and hygience by the cleaning operatives at the Park
  • No BBQs permitted anywhere on site
  • Visitors enter at their own risk. The company does not accept any liability for damage to personal belongings unless negligent practices are proven
  • The Foot Safari closes one hour after the last admission time, and all guests must exit the park by closing time.

Team members will be available at all leisure activites and in all open retail and catering outlets to help monitor guest safety, and provide assistance to help guide guests through the Park safely.

Woburn Safai Park team members have the authority to give safety instructions to anyone in the Park as necessary. You MUST follow all safety instructions given to you by a member of staff whilst on site.

Animal Escape Drills

Woburn Safari Park is required to practice emergency animal escape drills throughout the year as part of our licensing. These are an important part of making sure that we are keeping the Park as safe as possible for our guests and the animals that live in the Park.

Woburn staff members are asked to involve members of the public to ensure a realistic response to an emergency escape situation. Members of the public may refuse to participate in a drill. Drills are expected to take less than 10 minutes, where possible. Public involvement may involve leaving an area of risk or entering a building. Public will be informed if it is a drill or a real escape scenario.

In the very unlikely event of a real escape scenario, members of the public are expected to follow staff instruction for the safety of themselves, staff and the animals.

First Aid

Qualified First Aiders and a well equipped First Aid Room are available on site. Please notify a member of staff if you need First Aid and assistance will be organised.

Lost child

If a child is lost then please contact a member of staff immediately. We have a well practiced lost child procedure.

Lost property

If you have lost something or wish to hand in lost property please report to Junglies Gift Shop (no. 28 on the Foot Safari map)

Problem or complaint?

Please ask a member of staff to contact the Duty Manager during your visit so we can resolve any problems for you immediately.

OPEN Thurs-Sun

Icon - 9:30am to 3pm (last entry), closing at 4pm 9:30am to 3pm (last entry), closing at 4pm
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Icon - Postcode: MK43 0TU Postcode: MK43 0TU

Meet the animals

There are around 1,000 exotic and endangered animals living at Woburn Safari Park.  

Amazing days out and fun memorable experiences start right here, with an adventure of unexpected close encounters and some great opportunities to learn all about conservation and endangered wildlife.

Two Humboldt penguins with their flippers stretched out against transparent background
Tiger walks beside safari VIP truck as guests excitedly watch and film

get even closer with a vip experience

Book a VIP Experience and get even closer to the wonderful wild animals at the park. 

Go off road in a VIP Land Rover with a dedicated ranger guide to meet the magnificent safari animals. 

Choose from a whole range of memorable experiences and come face to face with your favourite animals at the park!

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