£1.5m safari park project set to be roaring success

KNOWSLEY Safari has announced plans for a £1.5m project including a five-acre tiger habitat and a drive lodge, which will allow visitors a stop-off point to enjoy views over the animals.

Knowsley Safari’s head of animal collection Eveline De Wolf said the new tiger habitat has been designed especially for Sinda and Bira, its Amur Tigers, to provide an enriching habitat with naturally flowing water integrated into the long established woodland.

“It will be great for visitors too, with a full trail around the habitat and elevated views from specially designed timber viewing platforms,” she said.

Edward Perry, director of operations, added: “The addition of the Safari Drive Lodge has been in planning for a long time and will give visitors the chance to stop off mid-drive, get out of their cars and have a more rounded view of the landscape and animals at Knowsley Safari.

“The design process has been carefully considered and inspired by the distinct, historic character of the Park at a time prior to the establishment of Knowsley Safari.

“It will include natural planting that will re-introduce blocks of woodland to fit the landscape sensitively, while the positioning of the lodge has been carefully selected to provide extensive views of the landscape and water that attracts the animals.”

Work will begin in Spring 2016 and is expected to take up to four months.