Trotters World of Animals

Coalbeck Farm
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4RD

Tel: +44 (0)1768 776 239
Fax: +44 (0)1768 776 220
Email: info@trottersworld.com
Web: http://www.trottersworld.com


Trotters World of Animals is home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favourites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit.

Our exotic animals such as ringtailed lemurs, wallabies and racoons and the Gibbon family, Brian, Sooty, Joseph, Noel, Robin and a new baby delight the crowds with their antics. From 2002 we will have rough coated lemurs, lechwe antelope, red, fallow and sika deer and guanaco.

Meet some of our reptile friends at daily presentations by our expert reptile handler when you can safely handle snakes and lizards both large and small, including Monty our friendly Giant Python.

Handling animals is actively encouraged at Trotters, especially during our special audience participation events held throughout the day. Delight in hugging a bunny or bottle feeding a baby goat.

Imagine the thrill of having a hawk, eagle or owl fly close by. Spectacular flying displays at our Birds of Prey Centre are your chance to experience just that. The Centre now features the only breeding pairs of Golden Eagles and Cara Cara in the North West.

All year round the animals need feeding and exercising - they actually miss the summer crowds - so why not come and say hello to your favourite one winter weekend? A full programme of indoor activities continues during our winter season and at Christmas the Park takes on a festive theme with visits from Santa.



General Information:

  • Toilets - ample modern facilities inc. disabled and baby changing
  • School Groups - an informed day tour or a structured programme. Phone for details
  • Tea Room
  • Themed Birthday Parties
  • Gift Shop
  • Pony/Tractor trailer rides - during school holidays & weekends subject to weather & demand
  • Sorry no dogs except assistance dogs

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Summer Opening: 10.00am - 5.30pm Daily last admission 5pm.

    Closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Under 3yrs Free; Child (3-14yrs) £4.50; Adult £5.95.
    Car and coach parking free.

    Directions
    Follow the brown tourist signs on A591 & A66 from end of Bassenthwaite Lake (NB signs may say 'Trotters and Friends'.
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