Journey high above Colwyn Bay to meet animals from the world over, behold stunning panoramic views and explore the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens that this award-winning conservation Zoo calls home.

🌿 Papilio Forest is now open! 🦋

Great news! Papilio Forest is now open for guests during set hours each day – make sure to flutter-by the habitat entrance to check the daily opening times , or stop by the Zoovenirs gift shop to plan your visit. This is a soft launch of our new tropical butterfly habitat, and Papilio Forest will continue to evolve with ongoing developments — so expect new features and surprises to emerge over time!

Zoo Updates 🐾

In light of an Avian Influenza prevention zone being declared across the whole of Wales, we have temporarily closed the Penguin Pool viewing areas as a precautionary measure, however alternative viewing areas are still available to see our Penguins in action!

The following Zoo Activities and Experiences will be on hiatus until further announcement: Penguin Parades and Humboldt Penguin Animal Experiences.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Welsh Mountain Zoo, THE place where conservation comes to life!