Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay

Name: Welsh Mountain Zoo
Address: Llanrwst Rd, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7TY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1492 532938

#1 among attractions in Colwyn Bay

Top attraction, Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo

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The Welsh Mountain Zoo is a zoological garden located near the town of Colwyn Bay in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The zoo was opened on 18 May 1963 by the wildlife enthusiast and naturalist Robert Jackson. The zoo covers an area of 37 acres. ()

Opened: 1963 (61 years ago)Area: 37 acres (0.0578 mi²)Elevation: 407 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°17'41"N, 3°44'51"W

Address

Llanrwst RdColwyn Bay LL29 7TY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1492 532938

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Day trips

Welsh Mountain Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bryn Euryn, St Paul's Church, Harlequin Puppet Theatre, Victoria Pier.

0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bryn Euryn
16 min walk • Bryn Euryn is a hill which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Conwy County Borough, Wales. There is a trig point at the summit. It lies above the seaside town of Rhos-on-Sea and village of Mochdre, Conwy. It is 131 metres above sea level, and is listed as a HuMP. At the bottom of the hill are the remains of Llys Euryn.
0.9 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay
23 min walk • St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay is an active Anglican parish church in the town of Colwyn Bay, Wales. It is located in the deanery of Rhos, the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the Diocese of St Asaph.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
23 min walk • The Harlequin Puppet Theatre is a puppet theatre at Rhos-on-Sea, Wales. Britain's oldest permanent puppet theatre, the Harlequin was built in 1958 by Eric Bramall and is now run by his former puppeteer partner, Chris Somerville.
1 miE
Piers and boardwalks, Bridge
Victoria Pier, Colwyn Bay
27 min walk • The Victoria Pier was a pier in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay, Wales. Despite dismantlement since May 2018, much of the metalwork remains and retains the legal status of a grade-II listed structure.
0.6 miE
Church
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Colwyn Bay
15 min walk • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church is on Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The Roman Catholic parish church of Colwyn Bay, it is part of the Diocese of Wrexham.
0.7 miE
53°17'46"N • 3°43'47"W
Woodhill Baptist Church, Colwyn Bay
20 min walk • Church
0.9 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St David's Welsh Church, Colwyn Bay
22 min walk • St David's Welsh Church, Colwyn Bay is in Rhiw Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, Wales. It is an Anglican church in the parish of Colwyn Bay with Bryn-Y-Maen, the deanery of Rhos, the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the diocese of St Asaph. The church is situated behind St Paul's Church and is a Grade II listed building.
0.8 miN
Ruins
Llys Euryn
20 min walk • The ruined remains of Llys Euryn sit upon a wooded shoulder of Bryn Euryn — a limestone hill on the outskirts of Rhos-on-Sea in the county of Conwy, north Wales.
1.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Penrhyn Avenue
30 min walk • Penrhyn Avenue is a cricket ground in Colwyn Bay, Wales. The ground was first used by the Glamorgan 1st XI in 1966, although County Championship matches have only been an annual fixture since 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Welsh Mountain Zoo open?

Welsh Mountain Zoo is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Welsh Mountain Zoo?

Nearby attractions include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Colwyn Bay (15 min walk), Woodhill Baptist Church, Colwyn Bay (20 min walk), St David's Welsh Church, Colwyn Bay (22 min walk), St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay (23 min walk).

How to get to Welsh Mountain Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Welsh Mountain Zoo:

Train

Colwyn Bay (24 min walk)