If you're a day visitor with no Merlin pass, you'l...

If you're a day visitor with no Merlin pass, you'll need a 4x4 to park here as the potholes are bigger than an open pit mine. Don't expect any decent standard of food as this is strictly burger van standards at restaurant prices!

Not all negative as the rides are good (it's worth planning your visit and getting Fast Track tickets if you can) and the zoo is a good day out in itself.

In previous years we've stayed at the on site hotel, which was really good. Worth booking your evening meal in the restaurant on arrival as it gets full up really quick and the overflow Aztec buffet restaurant can be a bit of a mosh pit!