Christmas opening hours

We are closed from 2pm on Christmas eve (24 Dec), staying closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25 and 26 Dec). We will be back open to visitors from Friday 27 December, remaining open all throughout the New Year period from 10am to 4.30pm. Have a very Merry Christmas!

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Flamingos (currently off show*)

With their striking pink plumage and dancing displays, our Chilean flamingos are a must-see during the warmer months.

Chilean flamingo pruning its feathers

Take a seat and enjoy close-up views of the North East’s only flamingo flock. Daily talks at 11.45am and 2.45pm.

Find out more about the flamboyant flamingos of the North East.

*Our Chilean flamingo flock is currently being housed indoors. This is a temporary measure as a precaution to avian influenza (bird flu).

They are perfectly comfortable indoors - their house has UV lighting, heat, food and fresh water, and our team check on them regularly.

This means there will be no flamingo talks for now. As soon as the flamingos are safe to be outdoors again, we will let you know!

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