Twycross Zoo Official 4+

The new paperless approach from Twycross had me a bit disappointed at first (getting a map and following it was part of the trip previously!) but after being advised to download this app I will never look back.

It makes navigating your way around the zoo super simple and convenient and means you will not struggle to find anything ever again.

I visit the zoo very often (slowed in recent years due to the pandemic) and my question is; where has this app been all my life?!

The zoo as per was fantastic but this app just makes it even better.

I have visited Twycross Zoo on a number of occasions over many years. Our visit yesterday was thoroughly enjoyable and the staff friendly and helpful - however, we couldn’t help feeling that a serious injection of money is needed. Covid, no doubt, has not helped, but the zoo is looking a little tired - a number of enclosures were empty and others, that were not, looked like they needed sprucing up. I would not put people off going though, as it’s us, the visitors, who help to provide the funds that are clearly needed.

The map in the app is very poor. If you’re using it for directions, none of the buildings or attractions on your way are labelled meaning it’s hard to orientate. It doesn’t start from the bottom like most map apps so you also have to work out which direction you’re going in. It’s also impossible to get an overview as it’s very small scale and you have to click on each circle to see what it is. I’m sure it has its uses but it’s nowhere near as good as the old paper map (which is no longer available). I suggest taking a photo of a map board and using that, instead