Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire

Near Twycross village in Leicestershire about 3 miles from the border with Warwickshire is the Twycross Zoo. The 80 acre zoo with 200 different animal species and over 1000 animals on exhibit has been open since May 1963, nearly 50 years.

Twycross Zoo Prices

Entrance ticket prices for Twycross Zoo seen below -

The are two ticket price levels at Twycross, one that is 10 percent higher than the other. The 10 percent price difference is used in conservation work performed by the zoo.

Within these two levels there are a range of prices depending on the party.

Conservation donation level prices -

Adult - £14.50

Child - (3-16yrs) - £10.00

Child - (under 3yrs) - £1.00

Concession - £12.00 (Senior Citizens and Students with a NUS card)

Family Ticket - £44.00 - 2 adults and 2 children (3-16yrs)

Single Adult Family Ticket - £30.00 - 1 adult and 2 children (3-16yrs)

Special Needs - Adult - £10.00

Special Needs - Child - £8.00


Other -

Adult - £13.18

Child - (3-16yrs) - £9.09

Child - (under 3yrs) - £0.91

Concession - £10.91 (Senior Citizens and Students with a NUS card)

Family Ticket - £40.00 - 2 adults and 2 children (3-16yrs)

Single Adult Family Ticket - £27.27 - 1 adult and 2 children (3-16yrs)

Special Needs - Adult - £9.09

Special Needs - Child - £7.27


There is no fee for car parking.


White Gibbon at Twycross Zoo

"What? What are you doing? I'm just hanging out."

Twycross Zoo Hours of Operation

Twycross Zoo is open everyday of the year excluding Christmas.

The zoo opens everyday at 10 a.m.

During winter hours the zoo closes at 4p.m. - 31st October 2010 2010 to 27th March 2011

During summer hours the zoo closes at 5:30p.m. - 28th March 2011 to 24th October 2011

Twycross Zoo Discounts & Vouchers

For discounted entry fee to the zoo, Twycross Zoo Vouchers can be occasionally found online.