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2015-07-15 | News

We've been named the third best zoo in the UK!

We've been named the third best zoo in the UK!
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Blackpool Zoo has been named as the UK's third best zoo in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Attraction Awards

Blackpool Zoo has today been named the 3rd best rated zoo in the UK in the Travellers’ Choice TM awards for Zoos, announced by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. We've also been named 10th best rated zoo in Europe and 21st in the world. The zoo has jumped up two places from fifth best rated in the UK in last year’s awards.

Our Zoo director, Darren Webster said, “I’m absolutely delighted that our visitors have elevated Blackpool Zoo to 3rd best zoo in the UK and 10th in Europe!  We do listen to our visitors’ suggestions for improvements and changes, and the continued investment in new animal enclosures and guest facilities has obviously paid off. “

It’s celebrations all round for the UK this year as it’s revealed that Britain boasts more winning zoos than any other European country, with eight of Europe’s top 25. The UK also lays claim to three winners among the world’s top 25 – second only to the US, which boasts the most world winners with eight and tying with Australia which also claims three world winners.

“These awards are based on the millions of reviews and opinions written by our global community of travellers and with the schools breaking up for summer in a matter of days, these winners should serve as great inspiration for a fantastic family day out,” commented TripAdvisor spokesperson, James Kay. “For Blackpool Zoo to jump two places up the UK rankings in just twelve months is a fantastic achievement,” James continued.

The annual Travellers’ Choice awards for zoos are based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers across the globe. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews for zoos, gathered over a 12-month period.

10 best rated zoos in the UK

1. Chester Zoo, Chester, Cheshire
2. Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Essex
3. Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool, Lancashire
4. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Burford, Oxfordshire
5. Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Begelly, South Wales
6. Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
7. Durrell Wildlife Park, Trinity, Jersey
8. Drusillas Park, Berwick, East Sussex
9. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
10. Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Axminster, Devon

For the complete list of winners from the 2015 Travellers’ Choice Zoos and Aquariums, as well as reviews and candid traveller photos, go to:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/TravellersChoice-Attractions-cZoos

Blackpool Zoo has been named as the UK's third best zoo in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Attraction Awards

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