A Haunting Half Term at Knowsley Safari |

If you’re on the h[a]unt for a thrilling adventure this half term, Merseyside’s Knowsley Safari will have you screaming for more as its Halloween take-over promises to unleash memories to last a lifetime.  What’s more, children go free1 between 21st October and 5th November, making half term fun even easier for families and friends to enjoy. 

Ghosts, ghouls, and spooky character actors will be aplenty as Knowsley Safari’s Tiger Trail is transformed into the eerie grounds of a haunted mansion complete with an ominous super-sized gated entrance and broken tombstones ‘welcoming’ visitors into the lair. Starting just seven days before Halloween, this special event is the perfect thrilling way to get in the spooky spirit before the 31st.

Visitors to Knowsley Safari across the half term holidays can follow the illuminated, multi-sensory Halloween trail complete with chilling character actors who will be telling spooky stories and running themed games to entertain the kids along the way.

The trail will end with an impressive 8x8m real hedge maze where visitors can encounter even more spooky delights around every twist and turn as they race to the heart of the maze before they plan their escape!

Providing an affordable day out across the half term holidays with their kids go free offer, Knowsley Safari ensures there’s a fun filled trip that the whole family can enjoy whilst seeing some of the amazing wildlife and animals that call Knowsley their home.

Stephanie Costello, Events Manager, Knowsley Safari says: “Halloween is always an exciting time for Knowsley Safari and this year we’re super-sizing our guest experience with the addition of our giant authentic maze.  

“We’ve designed the whole Tiger Trail takeover to ensure maximum spooky fun and adventure and we can’t wait to see guests’ reactions to this immersive, monstrous experience!”

Aside from the Halloween fun along the Tiger Trail, Knowsley Safari’s amazing residents will await visitors along the Foot Safari, home to stunning giraffes, mischievous meerkats, and bush dogs.  Visitors can then buckle up and head along the UK’s longest safari drive, where they’ll be welcomed by Bactrian camels, white rhino, baboons, and African lions.  

A day out at Knowsley Safari can be made even more interactive by downloading the free Safari app, which helps guests to plan their day, shares lots of interesting and fun animal facts during the five-mile route, as well as provides interactive visitor maps to make sure nothing is missed.

The Halloween event is included with a paid admission ticket and kids are FREE when accompanied by a full-paying adult.  Tickets start from £22.50 if booking online. www.knowsleysafari.co.uk.