Place to visit
Ponderosa Zoo, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Ponderosa Zoo is a zoo in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England in United Kingdom (Bradford). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United Kingdom · Smithies Lane, WF16 0PN, Heckmondwike
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 56 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Dec 24-26, Dec 31 off; Jan 01 off
- Website
- ponderosa-zoo.co.uk
- Coordinates
- 53.69343, -1.67147
What it is and where
Ponderosa Zoo is a zoo in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England in United Kingdom (Bradford). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bradford, where this site lists 97 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.69343, -1.67147; the nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ponderosa Zoo is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:44
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:41
- JunBest time16:47
- JulBest time16:19
- AugBest time14:36
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:14
- NovBetter not8:15
- DecPossible7:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ponderosa Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dewsbury Bus MuseumBus museum in Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, England1.7 km
- Dewsbury MinsterChurch in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, UK2.8 km
- Bagshaw MuseumLocal museum in Batley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom4.2 km
- Robin Hood's GraveMonument in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, UK4.4 km
- Colne BridgeGrade II listed bridge in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, UK4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: With kids
- London Eye: observation wheel in London, England
- London Zoo: world's oldest scientific zoo, in London, England
- Sea Life London Aquarium: aquarium in London, England
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden: botanical garden in Oxford, UK
- Whipsnade Zoo: zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England
- Alton Towers: major theme park in central England
Every United Kingdom place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ponderosa Zoo?
It is a zoo in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ponderosa Zoo?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 13.
How do you get to Ponderosa Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 56 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dewsbury Bus Museum, Dewsbury Minster, Bagshaw Museum. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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