After a year-long closure, the Big Cat Habitat at Blackpool Zoo has reopened following a huge £1.5m transformation.placeholder image
After a year-long closure, the Big Cat Habitat at Blackpool Zoo has reopened following a huge £1.5m transformation.

These were the scenes as Blackpool Zoo unveiled its new £1.5million Big Cat Habitat

By Sean Gleaves
Published 26th May 2023, 16:27 GMT
Updated 26th May 2023, 16:37 GMT

Blackpool Zoo officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built big cat facility on Friday, May 26.

These were the scenes:

African drummers lead a procession of VIP guests and staff to the new Big Cat Habitat.

5. Blackpool Zoo

African drummers lead a procession of VIP guests and staff to the new Big Cat Habitat. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Photo Sales
Blackpool Zoo Director, Darren Webster, officially opens the Big Cat Habitat.

6. Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo Director, Darren Webster, officially opens the Big Cat Habitat. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Photo Sales
Each side of the house has a large indoor area including heated mock rocks and extended viewing windows.

7. Blackpool Zoo

Each side of the house has a large indoor area including heated mock rocks and extended viewing windows. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Photo Sales
Feeding time at the new Big Cat Habitat for the lionesses at Blackpool Zoo.

8. Blackpool Zoo

Feeding time at the new Big Cat Habitat for the lionesses at Blackpool Zoo. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 4
Next Page
News you can trust since 1886
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice