The origins of West Midland Safari & Leisure Park can be traced back to the 18th century and Spring Grove House, which still stands at the attraction, but the estate first opened as the safari park in 1973.
The park boasts 1,700 animal encounters along with some great family fun rides and attractions, all set in 200 acres of leafy Worcestershire.
There are four miles of self-drive safari, home to Realm of the Lions, as well as the largest group of cheetah in the UK, Indian rhino, critically endangered Sumatran tigers, giraffe, African wild dogs and elephants, and attractions to visit on foot such as Penguin Cove, Hippo Lake – home to one of the largest hippo pods in Europe, all-weather attractions like Twilight Cave, Mark O’Shea’s Reptile World, Creepy Crawlies and Sequarium, and, in the African Village, Meerkat Mayhem and Walking with Lemurs – the largest lemur walk-through in the UK.
Over 20 breeding programmes are in place and worldwide conservation projects have taken the park to Brazil, the Philippines and Namibia. A successful formal education programme includes keeper talks and walking safaris.
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West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
West Midland Safari & Leisure Park, Bewdley, United Kingdom
The origins of West Midland Safari & Leisure Park can be traced back to the 18th century and Spring Grove House, which still stands at the attraction, but the estate first opened as the safari park in 1973. The park boasts 1,700 animal encounters along with some great family fun rides and attractions, all set in 200 acres of leafy Worcestershire.
Wildlife you might see at West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
African Lion
Lions are unusually social compared to other cats, living in groups called prides. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although…
Cheetah
A large slender spotted cat found in Africa and parts of Asia. It's the fastest animal on land, with their…
Humboldt Penguin
A south American Penguin that breeds in coastal Peru and Chile, is named after the cold water current it swims…
Common Hippo
Recognisable by their barrel-shaped torsos, massive jaws and large tusks, nearly hairless bodies, stubby legs and great size. They are…
Meerkat
A small mammal belonging to the mongoose family, found in Botswana, Namibia, southwestern Angola and South Africa. Most travel in…
Ring-tailed Lemur
Endemic to the island of Madagascar and highly recognised for its long, black and white ringed tail. Despite being the…
African Elephant
The elephant native to Africa, which is larger than the Indian elephant and has larger ears and a two-lipped trunk.…
White Lion
A colour mutation of the tawny lion, caused by a recessive gene that gives it its colour. Found in the…
Family and group offers at West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
Families
A free children’s Discovery Trail scratch card quiz and an optional guided mini-bus tour is offered.
Groups
Groups of 10 or more arriving by coach or minibus are offered discounted rates.