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September opening times

31st August 2023

Check out our September opening times and everything happening in the park this month!

We’re bringing the back to school fun! Elevate your weekends throughout September and come visit us.

We will be closed Monday – Thursday this month.

Fridays we are open 10:00 – 17:00.

Saturdays & Sundays we are open 10:00 – 18:00.

So, what’s happening at Emerald Park in September?

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Vulture Awareness and Conservation Day

Kicking off the month is a weekend filled with zoo fun! Join us on Saturday, 2nd September, for International Vulture Awareness Day. Stop by our mixed vulture aviary between 13:15pm – 14:30pm to learn about these fascinating birds and conservation efforts around them. Or meet our Discovery and Learning Team at the leopards between 14:30pm – 15:30pm on Sunday to chat all things conservation.

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The Show by Robert Fossett

Packed to the rafters with incredible performers, The Show by Robert Fossett will continue throughout September. The show will run on Saturday & Sunday at 14:00, 15:30 & 17:00.

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World of Raptors

The spectacular bird of prey display will continue this month. See and discover some of the world's most magnificent birds at 14:30 on Friday and 13:00 & 14:30 on Saturday & Sunday.

A ring-tailed lemur jumping off log in Emerald park

Lemur Woods

Immerse yourself in woodland habitat and walk with a troop of ring-tailed lemurs in Lemur Woods between 12:00 – 16:00 Saturday & Sunday.

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Petting Farm

Come have baa-rilliant fun at our Petting Farm! Open 12:00 – 16:00 Saturday & Sunday.

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Zoo Talks

Meet our experience zookeepers to learn all about our zoo and conservation efforts. Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 Meerkats; 13:00 Ring-tailed lemurs; 13:30 Amur tiger; 15:00 Sulawesi crested macaques; 15:30 Amur leopard

Join in on the adventure!

It’s back to school month – and we are guaranteed to bring the fun! Our epic shows and zoo experiences are back this month and our fantastic attractions are fuelling your adrenaline filled day.

Book your tickets in advance on our website and save up to 20% off your visit.

We can’t wait to see you!