Flamingo Land

#64 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Zoo, Top attraction, Theme park, Amusement park

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Flamingo Land in the United Kingdom is a vibrant mix of theme park thrills and an extensive zoo, offering a unique family adventure. Nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire countryside, this attraction presents an exciting day out for animal lovers and adrenaline seekers alike.

Established in the early 1960s, Flamingo Land has grown from a modest zoo to a sprawling resort that includes roller coasters, exotic species, and even holiday accommodations. The zoo component of Flamingo Land is home to over 140 species, ranging from the eponymous flamingos to rare and endangered animals like Sumatran tigers and African penguins. Conservation and education play a significant role here, with the park actively participating in breeding programs and providing informative talks to visitors.

The theme park side boasts a variety of rides, from the high-speed twists and turns of roller coasters like Kumali and Velocity to family-friendly attractions and play areas for younger guests. The park's commitment to continuously adding new rides and improving existing ones keeps the experience fresh and exciting season after season.

Alternative names: Opened: 1959 (65 years ago)Total rides: 52Roller coasters: 9Water rides: 2Coordinates: 54°12'31"N, 0°48'24"W

Location

Main StreetKirby Misperton YO17 6UX EnglandUnited Kingdom

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+44 871 911 8000

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Day trips

Flamingo Land – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kumali, Eden Camp, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Pickering Castle.

~1130 ftN
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Kumali
6 min walk • Kumali at Flamingo Land Resort in the United Kingdom is a thrilling addition to the country's amusement ride offerings. This roller coaster, which was unveiled to the public in 2006, has quickly become a favorite for adrenaline seekers visiting the park.
4.1 miS
History museum, Museum, Military museum
Eden Camp, Malton
104 min walk • Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum is a large Second World War-related museum near Malton in North Yorkshire in England. It occupies a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts. After the prisoners left, the camp was used for storage and then abandoned. Its grounds then became overgrown.
2.9 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Pickering
73 min walk • The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Pickering is the parish church of the market town of Pickering in the county of North Yorkshire. The church sits on the top of a small hill in the centre of the town and its spire is visible across the Ryedale district.
3.1 miNE
History museum, Romanesque architecture, Forts and castles
Pickering Castle, Pickering
80 min walk • Pickering Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England.
5.9 miSE
Garden, History museum, Museum
Scampston Hall, Malton
152 min walk • Scampston Hall is a Grade II* listed country house in North Yorkshire, England, with a serpentine park designed by Charles Bridgeman and Capability Brown. It is located on the north side of the A64 Leeds/Scarborough road, 4 miles east of Malton, in Scampston village.
~330 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Mumbo Jumbo Roller Coaster
2 min walk • Mumbo Jumbo is a roller coaster which opened to the public on 4 July 2009 at Flamingo Land Resort, UK. Mumbo Jumbo is situated in the Lost Kingdom section of the park and has orange supports and black tracks.
5.1 miS
Archaeological site
Derventio Brigantum, Malton
132 min walk • Derventio, sometimes described as Derventio Brigantium in order to distinguish it from other places called Derventio, was a Roman fort and settlement located beneath the modern town of Malton in North Yorkshire, England.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Vale of Pickering
111 min walk • The Vale of Pickering is a low-lying flat area of land in North Yorkshire, England. It is drained by the River Derwent. The landscape is rural with scattered villages and small market towns. It has been inhabited continuously from the Mesolithic period.
4.7 miS
Monastery
Malton Priory
120 min walk • Malton Priory, Old Malton, North Yorkshire, England, is near to the town of Malton. It was founded as a monastery of the Gilbertine Order by Eustace fitz John, the lord of Malton Castle.
5.1 miS
Church
Ss Leonard & Mary, Malton
131 min walk • Ss Leonard & Mary Roman Catholic Church is a medieval church situated in Malton, North Yorkshire, England, now serving a parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough. It is a Grade II* listed building in the National Heritage List for England, and retains at least 24 pieces of medieval figurative carving.
6.3 miSE
Church
All Saints Church
161 min walk • All Saints Church is in the village of Thorpe Bassett, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Southern Ryedale, the archdeaconry of York, and the diocese of York. Its benefice is united with those of five other local churches to form the Benefice of Buckrose Carrs.