Southport Zoo, Southport

#30 among attractions in Southport

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Facts and practical information

Southport Zoo was a 6-acre zoological garden in Southport, Merseyside, England run by Carol and Douglas Petrie. Historically within Lancashire, it was located close to the Pleasureland amusement park. It was home to 154 species of wild animals and birds, but closed in 2004. ()

Animals: 1272Species: 154Coordinates: 53°39'4"N, 3°0'54"W

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Southport United Kingdom

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Southport Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pleasureland Southport, Lord Street, Wayfarers Arcade, Marine Way Bridge.

~1120 ftSW
Amusement park
Pleasureland Southport, Southport
6 min walk • Southport Pleasureland is an amusement park located in Southport, Merseyside, England. The park originally operated from 1913 to 2006 as Pleasureland Theme Park under the ownership of the Blackpool Pleasure Beach company.
0.4 miSE
Shopping district, Shopping
Lord Street, Southport
11 min walk • Lord Street is the main shopping street of Southport, in Merseyside. It is 1 mile long, with a roundabout marking each end of the street. There are many water features, gardens and architectural buildings along the entire street, with a mix of residential, commercial and public buildings. It was laid out in the early 19th century.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wayfarers Arcade, Southport
10 min walk • Wayfarers Arcade is a Grade II listed structure located in the seaside town of Southport, Merseyside on the famous boulevard of Lord Street in the town centre.
~1270 ftE
Bridge
Marine Way Bridge, Southport
7 min walk • The Marine Way Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Southport, England. The bridge was designed by Babtie with architect Nicol Russell Studios, and was built by Balfour Beatty to replace a cast iron bridge that closed in 1990.
1.2 miE
Park
Hesketh Park, Southport
31 min walk • Hesketh Park is a public park situated near the north end of Lord Street in the Victorian seaside town of Southport, Merseyside, England. It was designed as a public park in the mid-19th century by Edward Kemp, and was further developed in the 20th century.
0.5 miSE
History museum, Art gallery, Library
The Atkinson, Southport
12 min walk • The Atkinson is a building on the east side of Lord Street extending round the corner into Eastbank Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England.
~730 ftNE
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport
4 min walk • The 15 in gauge, single track Lakeside Miniature Railway runs along the seaward side of the Marine Lake in Southport, England.
0.5 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St George's United Reformed Church, Southport
14 min walk • St George's Church is in Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and is an active United Reformed Church. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Southport Arts Centre, Southport
12 min walk • Southport Arts Centre, formerly known as Cambridge Hall, is on the east side of Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and stands between Southport Town Hall and the Atkinson Art Gallery and Library.
~1240 ftSE
Village, Park, Theme park
Southport Model Railway Village, Southport
6 min walk • Southport Model Railway Village is a tourist attraction located in Southport, England. It is a model village with a focus on trains and railways.
0.5 miSE
City hall
Southport Town Hall, Southport
12 min walk • Southport Town Hall is on the east side of Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England. It was built in 1852–53 in Palladian style, and extended to the rear on three occasions later in the century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southport Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Southport Pier, Southport (5 min walk), Southport Model Railway Village, Southport (6 min walk), Marine Way Bridge, Southport (7 min walk), Monumental Obelisk, Southport (8 min walk).

How to get to Southport Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southport Zoo:

Train

Southport Marine Parade (4 min walk)
Southport Princes Park (5 min walk)

Bus

Lord St/Duke St • Lines: 347 (12 min walk)
Albert Road/Manchester Road • Lines: 347 (22 min walk)