Curraghs Wildlife Park

Constructed at the edge of the Ballaugh Curraghs, the Wildlife Park is a haven for all sorts of wetland wildlife. Curragh is a Manx word for the wet, boggy willow woodland typical of the area and which you can see in more detail along the unique nature trail.

The animals are usually displayed together, with wildlife from the same country in the same area. Most of the enclosures are walk-through, giving you uninterrupted views of the animals - just as you might see them in the wild.

Park attractions include Close Beg, a children's farm area with typical domestic animals, an indoor and outdoor play area and toilets, a miniature railway and The Ark, which is where it is explained how habitat loss threatens wildlife around the world and why zoos and wildlife parks are now having to breed animals in captivity.

The Wildlife Park also has a range of facilities available for visitors, from the Lakeside cafe to vending machines and picnic areas, with a full range of toilet and baby-changing facilities, a spacious car park and bus stop. The Wildlife Park has mainly flat paths accessible by disabled persons and disabled toilet facilities at the café and at Close Beg. There is a loan scheme for wheelchairs and child buggies.