Blackpool Zoo Education

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Here at Blackpool Zoo we’re proud and committed to being a Zoo For All, offering a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, from our team to our visitors.

Just like nature, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We embrace the beauty of life in all its forms and are passionate about inspiring everyone to care for wildlife and our planet 💚

To celebrate Pride Month, we’re adding a splash of colour with our rainbow nectar pots for the rainbow lorikeets*! You could even be one of our daily lucky landings winners - with the chance to receive a free zoo treat during your visit!

*Additional charges apply, subject to availability. Please check our Rainbow Landings opening times on arrival.

It's official... Blackpool Zoo is good for you!

New research carried out right here at the zoo has found that just one visit to Blackpool Zoo improves your mood, reduces stress and leaves you feeling calmer and happier. Whether you're watching the orangutans, walking through the park, or taking part in one of our animal interactions, the science shows that time at Blackpool Zoo is genuinely good for you! This Mental Health Awareness Week we are proud to say that your happy place is also your healthy place.

Thank you to the hundreds of visitors and members who took part in our wellbeing research!

Read more about this research on our blog - https://www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk/blog/wellbeing-zoo-research

We are proud to be taking another step forward in accessibility.

From next week, we will be introducing discreet incontinence bins in male toilets across the zoo. This small but meaningful change helps create a more inclusive and supportive environment for those who need it.

Our first Wellbeing Walk, held exclusively for Blackpool Zoo members, took place on Sunday afternoon around the calm natural setting of Marton Mere Nature Reserve.

Alongside an abundance of native species spotted throughout the walk, including a buzzard that came fairly close, the sun was shining and our guests were thrilled to be out enjoying our local green spaces.

We were also delighted to be joined by Andy’s Man Club, a mental health charity encouraging men to know that

Being outdoors and surrounded by nature can have a hugely positive impact on our wellbeing, which is why we have a number of exciting Wellbeing Walks planned for the whole family to enjoy. All Wellbeing Walks are completely free to attend.

Keep an eye on our socials for more updates about future native species events.