Tiger Takeover returns to Knowsley Safari this half term

Families across Liverpool City Region are being invited to go wild this February half term as Knowsley Safari brings back its popular Tiger Takeover, running from 14 to 22 February with 25% off tickets.

Just a short drive from Liverpool, the safari park will be hosting a packed programme of tiger-themed activities, interactive learning and the chance to spot its six-month-old Amur tiger cubs, Akira and Ozo, who are quickly becoming firm favourites with visitors.

Taking place daily between 11am and 3pm, the Tiger Trail will be transformed into a hub of hands-on fun, with a series of Tiger Stations designed to help children learn more about the world’s largest big cats. Activities include themed crafts, touch tables featuring tiger-related exhibits and games that put youngsters’ coordination and endurance to the test.

Tiger Takeover Knowsley Safari — Credit: Knowsley Safari

Younger visitors can also wind down in the Tiger Classroom, where cosy storytelling sessions aimed at children aged four to ten will bring the world of tigers to life, while helping families understand the challenges these animals face in the wild and why conservation matters.

Stealing the spotlight throughout half term will be Akira and Ozo, the playful Amur tiger cubs who can often be seen showing off their personalities, chasing each other and keeping mum Yuki on her toes. Their arrival marks an important milestone in Knowsley Safari’s ongoing conservation work to protect endangered species.

Alongside the Tiger Takeover, families can enjoy everything else Knowsley Safari has to offer, including the Foot Safari with giraffes, Andean bears and meerkats, and the five-mile Safari Drive, home to African lions, rhinos, yak and Bactrian camels. Visitors may also be lucky enough to spot new rhino calf Kamari exploring the yard with her mum.

Guests can also get involved via the Knowsley Safari app, where a special tiger quiz gives visitors the chance to win a Knowsley Safari Tiger Experience.

Helena Berry, Head of Marketing and Sales at Knowsley Safari, said the event is all about combining fun with education.

She said the Tiger Takeover offers families the chance to enjoy a memorable day out while learning more about Amur tigers, inspiring curiosity and highlighting the importance of protecting one of the world’s most threatened big cats.

Amur tigers are currently classed as threatened, with only around 500 believed to remain in the wild. Knowsley Safari supports Wildcats Conservation Alliance projects, which work to protect wild tigers and their habitats in the Russian Far East.

All Tiger Takeover activities are included in the general admission price, and to mark half term, Knowsley Safari is offering 25 per cent off all tickets from 14 to 22 February, making it an ideal time for Liverpool families to enjoy a full day of adventure.