Event, Training and Competition
Operation: Safari Conservation

Operation: Safari Conservation 🦁🦒🦛🌲💛

In partnership with Knowsley Safari Park, join us and take part in our event on Saturday 16 May or Sunday 17 May, 2026!

A jam-packed day full of activities, Q&A sessions, talks with the keepers, bug walks, safari on foot and car, plus a day to remember and take in Operation: Safari Conservation, and earn your conservation badge!

The event will begin at 10am and conclude at 4pm. Arrival time will be between 9am-10am, and we will communicate with you your exact arrival time once bookings close in March.

Price of tickets for the event

£25.00 young member – The price includes general admission, foot safari, vehicle safari entrance, amusement rides and a new Girlguiding North West England Conservation challenge badge

£13.00 young leader/leader – The price includes general admission, foot safari, vehicle safari entrance, accompanying children on rides if needed and a new Girlguiding North West England Conservation challenge badge

If members of Girlguiding North West England require to use the Baboon Bus, then each member will need to pay an additional fee of £7.50 per person to use this service. To take part in the vehicle Safari you will either need your own vehicle (car, minibus, coach), or you can book onto the Baboon bus. If you’re not taking your own vehicle, you will need to book the baboon bus directly with Knowsley Safari at https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/our-safari/baboon-bus (please note that tickets for the Baboon Bus are limited).

Whilst coaches are welcome on the vehicle Safari, they are not allowed through the baboon or lion enclosure. There is a car friendly alternative route which takes vehicles around the enclosure, which is suitable for coaches and other cars that are not wishing to drive through the enclosure.

If you do not wish to take part in the vehicle safari, you can still take part in other elements of the day including the foot safari, talks with keeps, and bug walks!

You can get to the park via walking, public transport, car, or taxi. For more information on how to get to Knowsley Safari Park, please visit their website here

The booking deadline for this event is Friday 27 March. For more information and to book your unit onto the event click here