Dolce in Bolton

Pleasant visit even on a rainy day.

Great day out for the family. We have the monthly pass for £6.50 per adult cheap for children and they also include the ride wristband and believe it’s worth it. Overall not much to complain about, except the baby changing in the males toilets. This was below average and not what you would expect to see in the safari park. It was a wooden table with a changing mat on top, looked dirty and worn. No privacy the male urinals just a couple of feet away. Obviously no pictures taken in the toilet but not a nice site. Having a 4 month old we ended up using the disabled toilets that had a changer in them. The passes give you a discount in the shop and on food. Plenty to entertain children from the animal shows to the rides. Plenty of shows to see and talks to attend, if you use the safari app you plan your day so you know you won’t miss any of the events taking place, great little bit of advice as times runs away with you. Overall a positive experience and we will return back to again, great just to get out the house for a few hours.

This morning we did a tiger experience with Heather and alisha wow it has made my year the 2 keepers where amazing thank you so much

Safari Park is a great day out..kids love to go..the only thing that annoys me is the cost for adults..I have two granddaughter's and it's a very expensive day out..why do adults pay same as a child.. we don't go on rides and spend a lot of money in cafe and for wrist bands..a membership is recommended as I had with my grandson when he was younger the girls are now 8 an 9 so don't want to go that often..please think about the adult admission price ..but a great day out ..

Lovely experience but recommended the Baboon bus 🤣..... finished off by rides. Only downside is some of the rides are always down... the snake one has not been working since the first time.e we went there. Sort the rides out and will update score to 5 stars.

A good place to visit would recommend.

Can't beat seeing lions up close and personal.

We love the tour. It was amazing 🤩🤩.

A fun filled day for the grandchildren

Just a great place for a day out. The staff at the theme park were all really nice.

half closed no cafes open no food on sale would not recommend.

We loved it. However, I was booking for the next day at 5 minutes to midnight and the tickets for the family were about £60 but then at just gone midnight the price escalated by about £25 and I had little choice but to pay. Just a word of warning for you all!

Good place to drive and see the animals, seeing the lion Close is an experience , beware of the baboons...they will rip of the car

Pretty expensive. Not really worth the money. Been there weekend but barely any trails opened. Hardly any animals to see. Not even tigers etc..I suggest Chester Zoo and others.

Disappointed, there were not many animals 😞 😔 😕

We absolutely loved this place we had a fantastic time

Great place to visit with plenty of talks from the keepers, bird of prey display for example was good

Good drive thru to the park. Felt like I was in Africa in Merseyside lol. If you love your car don't take it to the baboon lane they will literally damage your car just book the bus online safe and secured.

Good value day out for all ages, unfortunately some of the animals were camera shy.

Good experience. Got to see lots of animals

Great place to visit with grandkids, although last time lots of parts were closed and was told I would get an email to book again for free but never got it

It was a very enjoyable day for me and the family, as we visited Knowsley Safari Park for my nephew’s birthday on Sunday. We only live 15 to 25 minutes away from here and some of the family, including myself, haven’t visited here before. Despite the weather being terrible, it didn’t limit what we could do or the activities we enjoyed. The first thing we did was venture for the Baboon Bus; the driver, Eddie, was very knowledgeable on the safari and animals who live in their habitats and even added a bit of humour to the facts he shared! The journey lasted around an hour and despite it being on a minibus (we thought would have been a regular bus) you can still see a lot of the safari park and animals from your seat, and we took some wonderful pictures and videos of the experience. Sadly, no animals landed on the vehicle and we couldn’t see many of them, but it was probably due to the bad weather. However, we still had a great time and all enjoyed it. Next, we went to the Sealion show, which was okay, but found the music very noisy, and I’d recommend that to be turned down slightly in the future. The show, only lasting 20 minutes, was fun, enjoyable and the sealions (Louie and Arthur I think they were called) showed us a lot of tricks with the trainer and we all found that quite amusing to watch. After that, we decided to have lunch in the outdoor café; we had meals like hot dogs, burgers, chips and chicken nuggets. I decided on their chicken nuggets and chips, but was disappointed with the meal; as I thought the chips were overdone and the nuggets tasted horrible. Regardless of my personal experience of the food, most of the family enjoyed theirs and we all had an ice cream afterwards, which albeit expensive, was tasty and had flavours like bubblegum and cookies and cream. We then went around and enjoyed talks about the Andean bears, meerkats and giraffes, and enjoyed spotting some of them during the facts. We didn’t think these were going ahead, as it was heavily raining outside at the time, but still had found them fascinating and enjoyed learning new facts. We also had a woodland walk in the forests, which I liked doing and thought it was very peaceful especially during the rain. Finally, before the end of the day, we had some fun on the rides, you have to pay extra for this before attending; still, some of the family went on the pirate ship (I’m afraid of heights) and had a lot of fun on it; it was also funny hearing some of the family scream on the Star Dancer! | We also had fun on the carousel, the jeep and the teacups. Before leaving, we had a peek in the gift shop; and bought teddy bears, fridge magnets, ballpoint pens and figures. I thought the price of the pens and fridge magnets were expensive of £3.50 each but bought them as a memento of our time here. Summarizing the day, it was good, despite the weather, and we had a lot of fun, but thought the prices of most of the items in the shop and the tickets were expensive. That said, I would come back here again.

Nice place to visit with family. Lions are the star of the show and you can go round as many times you like to see them.

Great place amazing to be able to get so close to the animals from your car! If you care at all about your car don't drive through the monkeys 🤣🤣🤣

Great day out. Animal drive through area is fantastic, some areas was more standstill in the car than others depending on the animals in they area. Some cars just did what they wanted a overtook just to cut back in to see the animals faster. The Babboon area isn't greatly sign posted as we almost made the left hand turn to head into it. There is a safe route you can take and see them on other peoples cars within there enclosure, whilst you drive along the fence line. Next stop was the walk in zoo area which was lovely. The restaurant is slightly on the expensive side and we had long ques but we also visited during school holidays so we didn't mind. My little girl loved it and we'll be back soon!!

Arrived at 11.00 am left at 14.15pm, pouring with rain, a lot of money wasted. Rides additional charges, food poor and expensive. Animals under shelter due to rain.

It was OK not what I was expecting it to be

Great safari park. Long drive through with plenty of animals to see. Walk round safari with birds of prey show and sealion show which I would recommend you see both. The vulture in the show is so funny.

Wasn't impressed this time. It's several year ago since we last went so was really exited to go this weekend. Was a bit of a let down. Animals on safari were very repetitive. You now can't go up the platform or inside to see giraffes and no bat house anymore nor did we see ostrich this time (I might mean emu). Because we didn't have time to do any pack up to eat we had to use the cafe. It was quite pricey - as you'd expect, but the food we had was really nicely presented and was really nice. We had a nice day as a family, but don't think the entrance price reflexs whats inside.

Good but 75pounds for 3 people is very pricey. No cheetahs or leopards or any wild animals. Saw 3 lions and one tiger. Also the cost does not include any rides.

We spent from 1 to 6 pm kids had a ball not cheap but we took packed lunch brought back happy memories for a nanny

Excellent full day out, kids loved the animals (twice) and the little fun fair was great

Excellent experience Animals very well looked after Reasonable price

There is a foot safari to see the tiger and giraffes but the lion would be by car

It was a worth a visit but I wouldn’t go back. The monkeys were awesome but they were about the only animals other than deer we saw on the safari. The main zoo bit was also a bit lacking in animals although the tiger enclosure was massive and well set out but for only one tiger. The place was set up to take more money all the time, it felt like unless you bought the experience packages you couldn’t see the animals. Half the zoo was shut off and the only way to see a portion of it was on the railway which we didn’t see a single animal on. I appreciate animals hide but it felt more like they didn’t have any rather than they were hiding. Also without the (paid for) rides we would have been done in around 2 hours.

Great day out for the grandkids

This very very shop is very bad is service is no good.

It's worth going just to see the sea lions. Apart from hearing interesting things from the sea lions trainer, their timing 'on stage' was as good as Ant and Dec. I really could not believe two sea lions seemed to understand and respond to both trainer and audience reaction. Afterwards, go to their pool with window below the surface and watch their gliding through the depths as if they were making a silent movie. This was all amazing.

Had a fantastic birthday treat here today loved it most staff are amazing gift shop ladies let them down food very good value for the money and really nice didnt get to see all animals on foot has it was raining but had the best day ever would like to buy gifts of the actual animals that live there

Good day out, sea lion shows, bird of prey shows, drive around & walk around. Just stay out the baboon part if you value you car 😂

I went with my little girl for a sea lion experience. The staff were really friendly and we got to do loads with Arthur the sea lion. After the experience we drove arpund the park and then went to watch a show. There's so much to do other than just driving around the park and a great day out especially for children who love animals. I highly recommend getting a sea lion experience. A massive thankyou to all the staff who were all really friendly and helpful.

I was quite surprised at how few species of grassland animals there were. The place is small and a bit underwhelming. Not in the same league as Longleat for example which has many breeding programmes on going

We went to Knowsley safari park as part of my daughters birthday in a week's time. Absolutely enjoyed it, would recommend it to anyone. Seeing the monkeys was an experience, but the staff was always on hand to make sure you were safe. Watching the sea lions show is definitely a must, very educational as well as enjoyable to watch.

Went in a coach that was all good got there the ticket office said it was ok to go through the baboons bit as we didn't have skylights went round the zoo got to the baboons and was told to reverse back and wasn't allowed to enter in a coach said we don't have skylights they said it didn't matter so had to go round the outside of the cage so didn't get to see them this needs sorting when people book these trips so we can decide to go in or go else where

Great full day out. The prices are very reasonable especially the concession for Iver 60s. The safari was very exciting and lots to do once it is over. There was sea lion showsand birds of prey displays all included I'm the price of entry. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, thank you

Not worth the money at all, went with a group payed over £200 hardly any animals. Better to go to a zoo

Overall, our visit was fine - nothing special but not dreadful. The driving route is fine, but not particularly exciting - I would not do it again, given that I have had much more regarding and interesting experiences seeing animals at other zoos and wildlife parks both in the North West and around the UK. The remainder of the park I would also describe as fine. My biggest issue was the cost and charging system. If I pay an entrance fee I do NOT want to pay extra for everything inside. Extra costs for rides, face painting, telescopes to see animals, no access to the giraffe viewing platform because it's for experience paying guests only. Very disappointing overall, albeit some of the staff were excellent including the bird of prey display.

I liked the birds of prey and seals, but too much was closed off and it was impossible to see animals like bears and tigers.

An absolute delight! What a fantastic day out! My 3 year old Grandson was mesmerised!

they advert they close 18.00 actually 16.30 they close almost everything especially the lions

A wonderful place, no matter if you're visiting alone, with a partner or the whole family. Purchase the tickets online beforehand, sometimes there are offers available. There's a lot to see, educational offers for all ages, food&drink and an integrated funfair for children. The foot Safari is quite extensive and great if you like long nature walks. For the car Safari part, I'd recommend the non car friendly route, simply because you'll see a lot more and it's much more immersive. The baboons kept one of our windscreen wipers, but it was worth it lol

Brilliant day out. Definitely don't go through the monkey are with your car unless you don't mind some damage. We didn't mind and it was hilarious - the kids laughed so much!!

A weekend pleasure place to visit with kids. Safari and entertainment play area in one place.

The visit was wonderful with a few surprises that included a baby rhino, two lionesses on the move, lots of baby baboons holding on to their mums, and lots of antilopes. Happily surprised by some healty food choices and even more happily impressed with having had my lost wallet returned via mail intact including cash. I can't thank the staff enough for going to the trouble of keeping it safe and returning. Oh and also a tiger, two giragfes and a delightful show of sea lions (which are not seals and now we know the difference). Thank you! We'll see you again next year!

we love knowsley as a fun day out with family or friends. the drive around section is always great for a rainy day, or bonus if it is sunny to explore the amusements and extra attractions such as meerkats, tigers and bears. knowsley is a must-visit for anyone staying in the area, and it’s somewhere i always take visitors, family and friends as it is such a unique attraction!

Its just 'luck of the draw' to see the animals when driving around the park! Sealion show is awesome!

We visisted two weeks ago and had an amazing day! Only thing that could have made it better was if we saw the lions (they were sleeping when we drove round). We were planning to go again before we left for home but didnt realise the cut off was 4.30pm, even though the park shuts at 6pm. The kids were just having too much fun on the rides. So much to see and do. It was a lovely day out and we defo would return!

Great day at Knowsley. Baboon bus is definitely worth it. Ann was a fabulous guide, knowledge and had a wicked sense of humour. Obviously the best part is the baboons.

Ridiculously overpriced. Use your money more wisely and go to Chester zoo. £72 for two adults and one child

Its been a while since our last visit. Nice to see a lot has changed . Had a great day

Brilliant day out, staff was so friendly and very helpful sea lion show was the highlight. Enjoyed the birds of prey show too. Monkeys have taken my number plates off but luckily the staff member helped and i got it back later and covered the car in monkey poo but it was worth it for the entertainment. Plenty of parking spaces and everything is close so don’t need to walk far. Well worth the cost and will go again.

Drove around the zoo, no animals. Just empty Fields. Went for a walk, nothing around, 4 year old was too small for any rides or bouncy castle. Shes 97cm. They say she needs to be 100cm for bouncy castle. Went home after 1 hour. Waste of money. Wouldn't return.

Brilliant day out for young and old although if you have dietary requirements you may wantcto bring your own food

Would highly recommend visiting this place it's just amazing, and the sea lion show was magnificent 👌

No Zebra No Elephant, very limited number of big animals. Good number of Rhinos and Lions were the highlight.

Visited today 27th August very disappointing hardly seen any animals don't know if this was to do with the weather raining all day. The monkeys were the most entertaining hardly seen a lion no tigers no giraffes, did see the camels but mostly deers.Sea lion show was good,food expensive ice cream for kids roughly £3.20. And we looked at prices yesterday when we went to book this morning price went up.

An excellent and educational day out we love it

The safari park is getting bigger. The is more animals on the way. If you haven't been in a long time to need to see what's new.

Lovely open space but need more animals, 1 lion, 4 lionesses, 2 giraffes, 4 rhinos , 1 tiger , a couple of meerkats , 2 bears loads of deer and monkeys aren’t enough Good job the rides are there otherwise a couple of hours at most

Boring hardly see any of the animals uploaded the only decent one we saw

Very disappointed.there are hardly any animals left. They used to have tigers, ostriches, American bison. All they have now are plenty of deer , baboons. Waste of money and time. Goodbye

Great place. Amazing . Very well organised

Been wanting to come here for years and it didn't disappoint. Great facilities and the safari drive was brilliant. The demos were ace, our daughter loved the birds. It was a great day out.

Came here in 2022 before a visit to Disney world as my non verbal autistic daughter loves giraffes. She loves all animals and enjoyed the park.

Very big place but no any animals children are not happy

The park is big, however, compared to it's size there are not many animals available. Lions and baboons are the busiest.

Went with the Grandchildren we had a fabulous day Animals were amazing. The staff were really helpful. Will definitely be going again.

Great place for kids, drive through safari and then a walk around zoo and rides for the kids. You have to pay for your ticket to get in and then you have to pay extra for a wristband for your kid to go on the rides so it becomes a pricy day out, especially if you buy food as well. Also, if you drive through the monkey enclosure, be prepared for the monkeys to potentially rip bits off your car! They know exactly what bits to go for. There is a monkey safe route you can take though. And the staff will try and recover and broken off pieces for you. All in all we had a great day out here plenty to do and perfect for the kids

Absolutely amazing!!! The kids loved the safari drive. The food is also delicious. So many rides for kids and adults. This place is worth a visit.

Rude staff 1 lady the way she spoke to us wow

Took my two grandsons Thoroughly enjoyed by all Highly recommended

The safari park is a nice place for all people, it has rides there for kids. Birds of prey. And a sealiom exhibition. This as well as a drive through (at your own risk) safari. With lions rhino's and monkeys that will rip your car to bits if they think you have food. Luckily we went on a coach and you are not allowed within the money bit with a coach. This said we still got pretty good photos despite the rain. And we all had something to eat at the cafe. It's a little on the expensive side however the food there was nice and coffees were decent too. This is a nice day out for all ages and well worth the visit. It takes about 20 mins to drive (slowly) around the whole thing. So we did multiple trips throughout. And would very much suggest going on a day without rain!

It's a great day out with families, and kids definitely enjoyed them self's. Highly recommend

Enjoyed my visit. Saw pretty much every animal. I was slightly disappointed as there weren't as many animals on the safari as I would've liked and got round too quickly. It's the sort of place you visit once just to say you've been.

We took our 2 year old for her 2nd birthday in the morning and it was ideal for this. She loved seeing all the animals and the little train ride. I'm sure kids a little older than her would also have a great time spending the whole day, with the more exciting rides, and sit down shows for birds of prey and sea lions. The journey was a similar length as getting to Chester Zoo for us but we thought what was on offer was more age appropriate and as a bonus, significantly more affordable, given that we couldn't spend the whole day. I would definitely advise against being tempted to take your car through the baboons, and instead sticking to the car friendly route past them as we did. You still get to see the baboons just fine. We saw others who chose to take their cars in losing windscreen wipers and even a number plate to the baboons!

Fun and plenty to do. Only down side is I remember austriches and a few more animals on the drive around which just seem to be a lot of mainly deers, antelopes and Bambi's

Took my 6 year old grandson and he absolutely loved it. He especially loved the sealing and baboons. we had a great day. I would say the gift shop was reasonably priced.

Fabulous day out for all the family

Absolutely fantastic place to visit

The safari park is not worth the money you pay not many animals just dears every were no tigers it's just a joke 0 out of 10 just avoid

Great day out, well worth getting the wristbands for the kids. Safari was good , very close to the lions.

Great day out. Animals well cared for and plenty. Other things to do. Highlight is the sealion show. Do not miss this!. Facilities a little bit tired and food was reasonably priced but not the best quality. Good enough though. All in all a great family day out. The baboons will wreck your car though, you do have the option of going around the outside of this section

All the animals look depressed. It was depressing to see a huge tawny owl and bald eagle confined to a space no bigger than a dog kennel.

Absolute fantastic visit! Well worth the time.

Great day out for a family, wheel chair friendly

A wonderful place, both our one-and-a-half-year-old son and we were delighted. Unfortunately, we did not manage to see a few animals because they were hiding.

Brilliant place. Easily spend a full day here with how much there is to do.

Very disappointed with rides. Only 4 out of 14 or 15 dodgem were working, had to wait ages in the queue. The only rollercoaster that was there was also not working. Had to pay extra for the safari train even though we purchased the £12 band which we thought included all rides. And there was only literally one deer we saw. Could not see any tigers there. Will give 0 stars if compared to flamingo land or blackpool zoo.

We couldn’t see much in the safari, we barely saw some deers. The monkeys seem the only fun part but we couldn’t enter the monkeys area because we were told that they can ruin the car and our car was a rental car. In the feet safari we managed to see the giraffes and we tried to see the tiger but we were told that the tiger always hides and it is difficult to see! I wouldn’t recommend it. I would go to regular zoo where the kids can see many animals

Great day out! Top tip, the monkeys don't like black cars on hot days 😂. So they go for all the other colours.