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Longleat Safari Park

From the majestic to the mischievous, the cute to the colossal, the sleek to the stripy, and the tallest to the smallest…
Enjoy incredibly close encounters with some of the world’s most amazing animals in our drive through Safari Park.
See how your car measures up to giraffe, mind the zebras crossing, remember that the rhinos have right of way, watch out for the wolves and beware of our meddling monkeys… there is so much to look out for in this amazing world of animals!

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In 1966, Longleat caused a revolution in the world of zoological collections by becoming the first location outside Africa to open a drive-through Safari Park.

Despite the understandable initial concerns of locals with regard to the introduction of lions to Wiltshire, the Safari Park concept has been a great success and Longleat’s ground-breaking innovation has been repeated at wildlife collections all over the world.

Some 40 years later this unique way of showing animals in their natural surroundings still delights and amazes hundreds of thousands of visitors to Longleat each year.
Visit Tusk.orgLongleat is very proud to be associated with the Tusk Trust charity and have worked closely together for several years to perform critical in-situ conservation projects in Africa. Tusk Trust is a dynamic UK based African Wildlife Trust, with over 17 years experience of conserving wildlife, promoting education and supporting community development programmes across Africa. Click here to find out more information.

Safari Park Accessibility

Accessible to an independent wheelchair userYesAccessible to an independent wheelchair user

Accessible to a wheelchair user with assistanceYesAccessible to a wheelchair user with assistance

Accessible to someone with mobility difficulties but able to walk up a maximum of 3 stepsYesAccessible to someone with mobility difficulties but able to walk up a maximum of 3 steps

Accessible to pushchairsNoAccessible to pushchairs

  • Soft top cars, cars with vinyl sunroofs and motorbikes etc., are not permitted in the Safari Park.
  • A limited daily Safari Bus service is available from Pets Corner with visitors with any of the above or who visit by public transport. The Safari Bus is subject to a surcharge (3yrs+) in addition to the standard Safari Park or Passport Ticket price. The Safari Bus is subject to availability so please book immediately on arrival at Longleat to help avoid disappointment. Capacity is limited and only available on a ‘first come first served’ basis
  • The Monkey Jungle section of the Safari Park can be bypassed
  • Entry into the Safari Park is at the discretion of Longleat staff. Longleat reserves the right to refuse entry
  • Queues can build at the Safari Park in the mornings during busy periods (Bank/School Holidays). Visit in the afternoon to help avoid queues
  • At busy times, Longleat may restrict entry into the Safari Park until the afternoon to help avoid queuing
  • Visitors can alight from their vehicle at the East African Reserve Viewing Platform and Trading Post (this is your last chance for a toilet stop / food and safari gift shop). Access to the Trading Post is via steps or a ramp
  • Dogs (including Service Dogs) are not allowed in the Safari park for welfare reasons. Free kenneling is available at the entrance to the Safari Park for the duration of your Safari park visit only

Longleat's LionsAverage Duration of Visit

1 hour 30 minutes +

Please note that you are able to alight from your vehicle in the first section of the Safari Park (East African Game Reserve). This will give you access to the Wallaby Walkthrough plus the Giraffe Viewing Platform. Toilets are available in this section (there are no further toilets until you depart from the Safari Park) along with the Trading Post shop which sells ethnic goods plus light snacks and sandwiches.

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