WMSP INFLUENCER PACK West Midland Safari & Leisure Park Ltd - Influencer Pack Summer 2020 For more information contact the Press Office on 01299 406396. Visit the dedicated press area of the website: www.wmsp.co.uk/press Find us on Facebook & Instagram at /WestMidSafari and Twitter @WestMidSafari. Introduction West Midland Safari Park is an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to a variety of all-weather attractions, including four miles of drive-through safari, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK and a theme park. Since its grand opening in 1973 by the famous actress Sophia Loren, West Midland Safari Park has been home to a whole host of exotic species, such as bears, baboons and big cats. Presently, around 140 different species call the Park home, including cheetah, lions, elephants, giraffes and rhinos. In 2015, the Park opened Land of the Living Dinosaurs, a £2.5million project which holds the title of the UK’s largest animatronic dinosaur attraction. The immersive walking trail features over 40 life-size, moving, breathing dinosaurs. New for summer 2020 will be the opening of Safari Lodges – eight exclusive, luxury lodges integrated into the brand-new African elephant and cheetah exhibits. These will introduce the opportunity for guests to stay overnight, giving them an up-close and personal wildlife experience like no other. With its combination of amazing animals, exciting theme park rides and awesome exhibits, West Midland Safari Park is the ultimate family day out. Safari Drive-Through The four-mile self-drive safari is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered animals. Split into African and Asian areas, almost all of the animals are free-roaming and can literally walk straight past your car. In the African Plains, you will experience some of Africa’s largest animals; from gentle giraffe to huge-horned Ankole cattle and mesmerising zebra. There is the chance to glimpse our herd of white rhino, including youngsters, Fahari and Granville. Wild Asia and Asian Lowlands allows you to come face-to-face with an array of endangered deer and antelope, as well as Bactrian camels. You may also get a glimpse of the world’s rarest deer; the Philippine spotted deer. Not forgetting of course, the endearing Indian rhinos and gentle banteng.

Our Carnivores section is home to some of the world’s greatest hunters. Marvel at the magnificent Sumatran tigers and rare painted dogs. Watch the beautiful dhole playing in Wild Woods and go off-road to get closer to the king of beasts in Realm of the Lions. This is where you can spot our newest arrivals – seven lion cubs! You will also be able to see our three African elephants, Five, Latabe and Sutton. Females Five and Latabe came from an elephant orphanage in Kruger National Park. Sutton was born in 2014 following artificial insemination, using semen from a wild bull in South Africa. He is the first elephant calf to be born at the Park and one of the first in the world to be born from a procedure using a wild bull elephant. Discovery Trail The walk-through Discovery Trail is a fantastic all-weather attraction, hosting a number of animal exhibits and a variety of encounters, talks and shows. Observe the Humboldt penguins in Penguin Cove, as they ‘fly’ effortlessly through the water, or see how many bats and douroucouli (night monkeys) you can spot in our Twilight Cave. Face your phobias in Creepy Crawlies or find the colourful fish in the Aquarium. Reptile World is home to some of the largest and most deadly reptiles on the planet. See the giant green anacondas, long reticulated pythons and brightly coloured dart frogs. In Lorikeet Landing, you can get up close to our amazing flock of rainbow lorikeets in their specially designed, heated enclosure. For a small charge, you can purchase a pot of nectar and marvel at these beautiful birds up close, as they perch and eat from your hand. In addition to all of the exhibits, there are daily feeds, talks and encounters, including the fantastic Sea Lion Show, where our fabulous California sea lions show off their amazing behaviours, both in and out of the water. There is also the chance to feed our penguins, meet and stroke one of the Park’s small, friendly animals, or learn more about life in cold blood at the reptile talks. Land of the Living Dinosaurs Step back in time as you come face to face with some of the largest, most unusual and fearsome animals to ever roam the planet. Land of the Living Dinosaurs features over 40 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, making it the largest animatronic dinosaur attraction in the UK. All dinosaurs have moving arms, tails and heads and you can even see them ‘breathing’. Life-like grunts, squawks and mighty roars emit from the prehistoric beasts and along with themed planting, geyser and swamps, the immersive experience makes you feel as if the story of the dinosaurs is unfolding in front of you. See friendly stegosaurus, ginormous argentinosaurus and the terrifying t-rex as you journey through the four different time periods, starting with the Permian and ending with the Cretaceous. There is even a chance to dig for fossils in our Dino Dig!

Ice Age Continue the prehistoric adventure and venture into the UK’s largest Ice Age exhibit. Ice Age is an immersive, multi-sensory experience, allowing guests to step back in time and walk amongst the magnificent creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. The £1.25 million project has three distinct and interactive time zones and also features an enormous rumbling volcano and huge atmospheric ice cave, both of which can be walked through by explorers. The captivating exhibit begins at the start of the Cenozoic Era, nearly 65 million years ago and features over 20 life-sized species of mammals, the majority of which are animatronic. These moving, breathing and roaring creatures include a giant ground sloth, menacing hell pig and a herd of ginormous mammoth. Experience the significant climate changes the planet underwent millions of years ago to the present day; from volcanic lands and lush greenery, through to barren landscapes with vast ice sheets stretching across large parts of the Earth. African Village The African Village, located just past the Adventure Theme Park, is themed like a traditional East African village. It houses our lemurs and meerkats, plus a walk-through area where you can feed our friendly sheep and goats. On the way to the Village, make sure you look out for our pod of wallowing hippos. We have the largest pod in the UK and there is a chance to feed them and learn all about their different personalities at the daily Hippo Encounters. Meerkat Mayhem is home to three mobs of inquisitive, cheeky meerkats. Be immersed in the middle of a true meerkat manor as you watch them socialise, play and forage. You can even feed them in our daily talk. Walk with lemurs in Lemur Woods - the largest walk-through lemur wood in the UK. Three species of lemurs jump, swing and play around you, as you stroll through the woodland. Keep an eye out for our playful ring-tailed lemurs, fluffy red-bellied lemurs and shy white-fronted lemurs. There are also daily lemur talks, where you can find out more about these amazing primates. The Goat Walk allows you to meet and feed our mischievous Somali sheep, pygmy goats and Cameroon sheep. There is even the chance to learn more about African Village life inside the African Hut, complete with traditional utensils and living space. Adventure Theme Park If a whole host of animal attractions wasn’t enough, we also have a theme park to make your day even more exciting. The Adventure Theme Park is open daily from 11:30am during the summer season and has a variety of rides, suitable for all of the family.

From traditional rides showcasing ‘all the fun of the fair’, to water rides and rollercoasters, there is something for the thrill seekers and the younger members of the family. Test your skills on the dodgems, whizz down the slides, plummet 30m towards the earth on Venom Tower Drop, or soar high above the ground on our newest ride, Kong. Some of our rides are definitely not for the faint-hearted! Boj’s Giggly Park Play Area Boj’s Giggly Park opened in 2017 and is an immersive, multi-sensory and themed children’s play area, located next to the Park’s African Village. Here, children will be able to find CBeebies and S4C favourite ‘Boj’ and his friends whilst they explore and play in the five interactive zones, designed specifically for younger visitors. The £850,000 project features different zones with characters from the show, such as Mia, Mr Cloppity and Denzil and has different activities and objects to explore, such as musical play, an adventure playground and Boj’s Burrow. Safari Academy Opened in 2017, the Safari Academy is an outstanding, sustainably-built facility, designed specifically for visiting schools. The modern, state-of-the-art building features five classrooms to provide interactive education for groups of all ages, from pre-schools and nurseries to university groups and adult learners. Groups can take part in a variety of activities to enhance in-school learning, including curriculum-linked guided tours, hands-on Discovery Sessions and workshops. The Academy is also be home to accredited Animal Care courses and Teacher Open Days. Information on the Safari Academy can be found on the website: www.safariacademy.co.uk Safari Venues Not only does West Midland Safari Park provide an excellent day out, we also play host to a variety of events throughout the year. Whatever the event, we have the setting. With three fabulous venues to choose from, you can be sure that we will make your event entertaining and memorable. Spring Grove House is an elegant Georgian manor house with stunning interiors, perfect for weddings and grand occasions. Our African-inspired Treetops Pavilion has vast proportions and an amazing capacity to hold excellent corporate entertainment — brilliant for product launches and large parties. If you are looking for something a bit more intimate, Cellarz is a luxurious wine and cocktail bar, set in the vaulted brick cellars of Spring Grove House. From weddings to corporate fun days, business meetings to product launches, we can cater for intimate dinners or larger events for up to 1,000 guests. There is even an option to hire exclusive use of the whole Park. For further information, visit www.safarivenues.co.uk.

General Prices and Information Summer Season Opening Times: Open daily from 15th February - 6th November 2020 from 10:00am. Note: For events such as Summer Nights, Spooky Spectacular and Bank Holidays, opening hours may be extended. Admission Prices 2020: Group Prices 2019: Adults (16-64yrs) - £24.00 Adults (16-64yrs) - £11.50 Children (3-15yrs) - £20.00 Children (3-15yrs) - £10.50 Under 3s – Free Under 3s - Free Concessions - £22.00 Concessions - £11.00 Theme Park Prices 2019 Group Ride-Inclusive Prices 2019 Adult wristband - £14.50 Adult - £20.00 Child wristband - £12.50 Child - £19.00 Concessions - £13.50 Concessions - £19.50 Online Savings Purchase tickets online and save money. We have group discounts; date specific discounts and early bird offers for special events: Date specific - Save from 5% to 35% when purchasing tickets for a specific date. Early Bird Special Events - Save up to 50% on special events such as the Firework Festival. Annual Passes, VIP experiences and group discounts are also available. See the website for full details. Terms & Conditions Paid-for general admission also includes a Free Return Ticket. Buy online and save with all-inclusive admission and ride wristbands. Concession admission applies to Senior Citizens and Students (with valid student ID). Carers will be admitted free of charge when a guest with disabilities purchases an adult or child ticket. Please bring proof of Blue Badge, PIP or DLA on the day of your visit. • All rides are subject to minimum and/or maximum height restrictions, which we advise you to consider

before purchasing a wristband or ride tickets. • Smallest rides require minimum 0.8m height, so wristbands will not be sold to anyone under 0.8m in

standard footwear. • Children may require adult accompaniment on some of the rides. The adult must make sure the child

understands and follows all the instructions given by the ride operator. • Every person will require a wristband or appropriate ride tickets, including those accompanying small

children. • For further information on height restrictions please see details of individual rides, visit the Wristband

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