Blackpool Hotels [ close window ] Blackpool Hotels, Hotels in Blackpool The Avenue 56 Reads Avenue, Blackpool FY1 4DE Blackpool Zoo Attraction: Blackpool Zoo Blackpool Zoo  (1 km) Just two miles from the sea-front of Britain’s busiest resort, Blackpool Zoo provides a home to more than 1500 exotic animals that include lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas and also families of rare primates. Here you will find a wonderful world of animals and reptiles also exotic birds in naturalistic environments surrounded by 32 acres of mature parkland and lakes. The Zoo provides new standards of animal care and aims to provide a stimulating, informative and enjoyable experience that demonstrates its role in the conservation of endangered species.The Zoo is also home to some of the most exciting animal features to be found in Europe including the animal park’s award winning Gorilla Mountain – a breathtaking close encounter with these powerful and beautiful animals. Blackpool Zoo is also home to the Children's Zoo A chance for younger visitors to meet and even feed some of our friendly domestic animals in a special walk round area.