Flamingo Land is one of the few Theme Parks in Yorkshire. It was first created in 1959, by Edwin Pentland Hick, who had made his fortune with a cinema chain. After selling his empire, he purchased a country club with the intention of creating a zoo which would be named “The Yorkshire Zoological Gardens.” The first animals to be
Over the years, the park developed, adding new rides and attractions into the park which we find today.
Rides at Flamingo Land
There are many attractions within Flamingo Land, here are some of the most popular rides:
Hero – A Flying Coaster which was opened in 2013.
Pterodactyl – A Vertical Swing which was installed in the new “Dino-Stone Park” in time for the 2013 season.
Mumbo Jumbo – A roller coaster which once held the world record for steepest drop – Opened in 2009.
Flip Flop – Two large ship fullens suspended over an artificial lake
Humali – A suspended Looping Coaster which was installed in 2006
Navigator – First appearing in 2005, it was the first Mega Disk O type ride anywhere
Velocity – A booster bike ride which is the tallest and fastest of its kind in the world
Cliff Hanger – Installed in 2002, it’s the first S&S Combo Tower in the UK
Animals at Flamingo Land
Flamingo Land houses over 1,00 animals, including Camels, Brazilian Tapirs, Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers and many others. They take part in breeding programmes to help endangered animals. They have a wide range of African Animals housed here.
When is it open and how much does it cost?
Flamingo Land is open from March through to November. At the time of writing, a general admission ticket costs £40 per person, and a Family Ticket is £125. There are often discounts available online though, so make sure you check before booking. This gives you access to both the rides and zoo.
Where is Flamingo Land?
Flamingo Land is located at: Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UX.
