Days Out For The FamilyTropical World
Leeds
Explore a rainforest, mangroves and desert at Tropical World, home to meerkats, monkeys, crocodiles and more.
The experience
About this day out
Tropical World in Roundhay, Leeds is home to exciting and exotic animals including meerkats, monkeys, crocodiles and butterflies. Visitors take an unforgettable journey through rainforest, mangroves and desert across zones including the Butterfly House, Aquarium, Waterfall House, Creature Corner, Rainforest Canopy, Desert House and Creature Cavern. A sculpture trail of eight carved beech trees leads to newly restored wildflower meadows in Roundhay Park.
When to go
Opening calendar
10am to 6pm every day, last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; 2pm closure on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Adults £9.50; Children 3 to 15 £5.50; Under 3s free; LeedsCard £7.60; LeedsCard Extra £5.70; Max Card accepted; one carer goes free with a full paying child (carers free on a 1:1 basis with relevant ID).
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- Free admission for carers on a 1:1 basis with at least one form of ID (care home/employer ID, carer's allowance/DWP/DLA/PIP letter, or disabled Metro bus pass stating 'Plus One'). Mobility scooters available to hire for use at Tropical World and Roundhay Park (call ahead to arrange). Disabled parking on Princes Avenue just outside the entrance. No changing places toilet facility. Visitors with additional access requirements should phone 0113 535 2132 at least half an hour before visiting; a Visual Story is available to follow before visiting.
- Parking
- Free parking is available close by, just a short walk to Tropical World. Disabled parking is available on Princes Avenue just outside the entrance. Paid parking is also available.
- Dogs
- No — dogs, including assistance dogs, are not allowed into Tropical World due to the free flight birds, animal welfare and the risks this poses.
Getting there
Where you'll find it
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