Wildlife World OMG! Cor, where to begin! I looked on the website where it states £9.00 entry but it turns out it's £9.50. Not good but, let's get on. I am only reviewing wildlife World, I have no interest in the house or the cafe or anything else. The enclosures for the birds were In a generally awful state. There was a sign up saying we're not going to bother as the birds are nesting but I visited on 28th Aug, what birds are on the nest in west Yorkshire now? Other enclosures were just devoid of life. Check the picture, this used to be a pool overflowing with water fowl. There is nothing there now and look at the maintenance. Is this place closing? The Andean Condors have been evicted by a pair of Northern Pintails! The Cassowary has gone, those large ancient looking storks have gone, as has the ostrich. The Wallabies appear to have hopped off. Wherever you see water it's green and it stinks. I did enjoy seeing the silver faced hornbills though the female looked like she could do with a jolly and the Inca Terns were good. Even the penguins were full of can't be bothered ness. Since I last visited this place they have turned the engine's up to full blast and pointed towards the ground. For twice the price the Yorkshire Wildlife Park is twenty times better than this place. Perhaps the house is good?
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Most of Lotherton Hall was very lovely. There was lots to do there, my kids and I and friend and her kids also enjoyed it. We were all excited about the zoo and letf that to be the last item for the day. So we got all set and made our way into the zoo, impressed at the amount o hand sanitiser and hand washing station greatful foe that. However for the life of me,could the owner of that establishment please do something about the habitat for those poor penguins. I mean in my living memory I cannot bring to recollection that these beautiful animals ever lives in such a deplorable murky algae filled offensive smelling sorry excuse for water. Then to top it off they put up disclaimer notes to their patrons explaining this live in this condition like that is suppose to put people's mind at ease as to why we should be ok about them living this way. I am surprised the animal rights society has not done something about this if I am in correct about this I stand corrected, the fact remains, people are concerned and disgusted about the state of the living situation of those birds and from the notices posted around that "habitat" means that people who visit there are concerned. Can someone please do something. LOTHERTON HALL OWNER PLEASE DOSOMETHING.

Such a disappointment and I'm hoping I can change my two star review soon. Sadly we arrived on the day the house was closed and part of the wildlife park was being re-done. We bought tickets in advance that had said the house would be open and that the wildlife park closed at 4pm (last entry at 3:15pm). Great a nice afternoon sorted.... But we were told at the gate that Mon and Tues 6-7 Nov23 the house was closed whilst they took down the Halloween decorations. This wasn't on the website. And as we paid tickets and we were being told this after the gate guard scanned our tickets we decided to go forwards and explore. Hopefully we can go back and look at the house. The little of the grounds we did see were nice and the deer in the autumn coloured fields were very nice
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great for toddlers, the older lady in the café is terrible. Fun time outdoors for kids, plenty of exotic and rare birds. Entered the café and while my wife was making up a bottle for our baby I was at the counter ordering food. Their coffee machine was broken so we ended up paying £6+ for a granulated coffee. As I was carrying food and drink back to the table the older café woman was at the table demanding that my baby shouldn't be eating outside food (it was raining). We tried to explain that a bottle for a baby is reasonable but before my wife could explain she told us to go somewhere else and marched off. We ignored her and fed our 9 month old anyway and ate our purchased food. The whole encounter left a bitter taste on the day. Otherwise excellent.

Disappointing as lots of work going on in bird garden, several areas at once but understand needs to be done as looking tired! Called at cafe for a drink, coffee machine broken, so had instant. Staff apologetic and helpful. Went back for early lunch to find queue right across courtyard. Went back 1 hour later, had a powercut so virtually no food selection, were making cold sandwiches to order. Fortunnately younger grandchildren had snacks with them! Won't deter me from going back as unfortunate circumstances?!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Lots of spooky fun for Halloween. There is so much to do here. Explore the house, play in the park, look at the birds, explore the grounds.. There are toilets and a cafe. I would suggest taking a picnic as the cafe queue does get very long!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Playground
There is a playground there.
Dog-friendliness
There were dogs in the grounds, not in the house or animal area though.
Picnic area
There are picnic benches spread around the grounds.

Massively gone downhill sicne we last went. The water was disgusting full of algae couldnt hardly see the penguins in the water even the coats were stained green, you used 5i be able ti look through windows to sre under the water this was just coated in thick algae. All the grass was overgrown and unkept, the animals didnt look well cared for, the emu's looked distressed (feathers missing) I was so suprised and saddened by the decline of lotherton hall.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Many exotic birds in cages were in good order but noticed that the water in the pools looked green in colour but many cages were also empty - not sure why unless they were affected by the bird flu outbreak of course. Children enjoyed their time on the playgrounds but limited seating for adults to supervise them. Went into the house lower floor only as quite dark inside & noted lots of fairy lights in rooms - maybe a theme. Gardens had recently been replanted. There is a cafe but didn't use it. Toilets were very clean.

Lotherton Wildlife World is within the ground of Lotherton Hall, a hidden gem in Leeds. Great zoological collection with range of birds and mammals, including Humboldt penguins, Chilean Flamingo, Tapir, bats, and tamarins. The nocturnal area was one of my favourite parts. The animals are provided with naturalistic enclosures and demonstrate positive welfare signs. Would definitely recommend seeing for yourself!

£10 per person is abit steep for what there is but its a lovely day out especially for little ones. Lots of play areas, cafe, animals and the house is actually good for kids too. Some toys and different dress up areas. Also there is toilet and cleaning facilities for disabled including hoist and bed, brilliant thought.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Lovely place for a walk with friends. You've seen a peacock before but a white one!! The only downside is you can get lost in the path within the wildlife garden. Could do with a recommended route sign or more sign posts to show where the exit is or the cafe etc.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Lots to see and do. The house was very interesting and the tour guides knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the park but thought some of the enclosures were a bit small but a varied selection of birds to look at. I would definitely visit again as it was value for money.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

I was pretty shocked to see how unkept it was, in all honestly. Don’t get me wrong, the play park, field and trail was nice, neat and tidy but the sanctuary itself didn’t look very pleasant, the animals didn’t look very happy, in fact it looked pretty run down. We took a few pictures but I’ve got to say, even the children were not very impressed.

This is a great place for a Saturday or Sunday, wide open spaces for dogs, little kids have a dedicated play area & there's the Wildlife World which is very good, been a member for the last 12 years & seen it grow over the years, is definitely a 10/10
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

The “zoo” was one of the most depressing and cruel displays i have seen in the UK. The cages for the birds were small and depressing, with no space to fly and minimal activities. Seeing them in captivity like that left me sad and angry. If you care about animals at all I do not recommend visiting or contributing any money to this prison.

A great family day out with lots to see. It is worth a trip around the house as it has some amazing bits of furniture, a camel carved in 700, yep 1,300 years old. The bird park was fantastic, hornbills my fav, plus the Visayan Warty Pigs.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great place to visit. There are some interesting animals to see. My favourite was the bats. They have a great gift shop and cafe. Toilets right near the cafe that are clean. Well worth a trip with the family for a lovely day out.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Paid £19 for 2 tickets, wildlife World waste of time, nothing much to see went in the house Most of it shut they had some sort of dog thing on what a waste of time, then went for lunch had a ploughman's half the plate had lettuce on poor cheese no pickle onions total cost over £25 will never go again

Its been a while since I visited. Plenty to see and do. The entrance fee covers the bird garden, the house and gardens. The bird garden could do with a tidy up. The house was lovely and well worth the visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Great range of animals and birds. The bats in the nocturnal display was fascinating. First time I've seen an enclosure where you can see them flying about. The food in the cafe was delicious and good value
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

A small well-run bird garden and zoo with some park spaces and a nice woodland walk an easy drive from Leeds. The house is interesting and the ornate gardens a pleasure to see and there’s a good cafe that serves great coffee and (tried it today) the best gluten free carrot cake I’ve had

Took my toddler, and he loved it, it’s worth going with your little one. Lotherton also has an amazing kids playground too. Can’t wait to come back for their Christmas experience soon!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Really amazing that it's really out of the way. Their animals are really cool they have done soma amazing things to this since a while back defiently worth going too.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

We always enjoy a visit to this wildlife park on our regular jaunts to Lotherton. It's great to see them expanding the enclosures & the animals+birds look well cared for.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

As far as value for money goes this place is rubbish. Lovely surroundings but the animal enclosure is very underwhelming. Lot of empty cages. Needs a serious upgrade
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

We love Lotherton Hall! We go every other weekend and the kids love it. We would 10/10 recommend the annual pass and make good use of the cafe/ice cream truck! ♥
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Penguin enclosure under going changes but still plenty to see .plus the hall to visit cafe good bur rather expensive. Nice place to spend 1/2 a day
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Lovely place to go out for a few hours. Plenty of animals to look at and enjoy. As well as the scenery is beautiful. The hall is also a great walk.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Definitely one of the best places to visit within this area. Good souvenir shop, I can recommend kids books. Good quality branded ballpoint pens.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Nice place for a stroll and chill out in the gardens. Kids enjoy the play area, woods and the Wildlife zone. But there are a few enclosures that are empty, potentially to do with bird flu and some areas are a little tired.

The house has improved. The bird garden however has not. Many empty cages or closed off areas. Price has gone up considerably as well. Possibly getting a Leeds Card will reduce cost of entry. I still love the place though.

Small wildlife park (limited display due to bird flu), attractive gardens and very interesting house/museum. Well worth a visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Wonderful day out with my daughter and grandson. Really interesting animal enclosure. Plenty of room for each of the creatures.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Plenty of interesting animals, mainly birds but some smaller animals and a nocturnal section with bats etc. In
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Lovely day out in the sunshine. Choice of two play areas. Lovely to walk around and the animals are lovely to see. Great price for a family day out Worth a visit.
Visited on
Weekend

First time visitor. Lovely, helpful welcome at the gate. Nice grounds. Interesting house. Nice food.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

We had a lovely time wandering around in the sunshine, a lovely place to visit and very pretty.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Great day out - lots to see and do and will take up a good few hours to get around everything
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Great place and lots to do, just need to fill all the animal enclosures. Lots of empty ones.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Love coming here with the family. Lovely family time. Plenty of distractions for the kids.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Mainly birds to see. Kids loved looking at the penguins, through the portholes.
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Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Great place to do some photography and also to look at nature and bird.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Fantastic day out, plenty to do and see. Great experience for children.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Fantastic day out for kids of all ages. Keep an eye out for their events!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Fantastic place lovely animals so well cared for, great family day out x
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Large area, plenty of picnic areas. Animals & birds were good.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Would have rated higher but Zoo wasn't fully up to scratch due to bird flu. Really interested in seeing chapel,but closed
Visited on
Weekday

Lovely day out at the park and then around the bird garden.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Fantastic family day out to the Christmas experience
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Had a mixed choice of animals & birds. It was a good visit
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Skeleskare, spooky creepy, either a red or a green band, spooky sounds and other worldly people. Beware of people lurking in the shadows More

Well worth the money for the visit, great day out
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great day out with the small ones..
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

The have animals and house it good
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Fabulous place to visit - lively gardens and lots for the kids to do. Part of the Gardeners World 2 for 1 scheme too. More

Suitable for pushchairs. Reasonably priced for what you get. It is mostly birds inside, but a few other animals too. More

So muddy on the day we visited that it was difficult to really enjoy properly( not their fault but annoying nonetheless)

Great place for children and adults. I'm a little bit unable to walk much at present and I managed it fine

Great for family days out with kids, wild life area plus largd home, cafe and shops kids large play area

Lovely Christmas walk, with things to look at and do. Santa was lovely
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Great for kids lots of things for them to play on.
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Just go and enjoy it and the grounds of the estate
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House excellent. Gardens OK. Animals brilliant.
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Really nice place to go with the family the kids loved it highly recommend.

Great place to visit. Lots to do and see.
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Nice day out needs a little tlc
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Excellent day out with grandson
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Plenty of room for them. Will definitely come again soon.

Great for the kiddies park ice creams & cafe

Love it here
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