This little park was way better than we expected! We took an Uber from the hotel to this place, and immediately I was impressed with how many little children were attending. It's pretty cheap to get in and get ready to feel ALL the humidity. It's so tropical in there. Your glasses will fog. You will sweat. But it's all worth it. There were so many exhibits with fresh water fish, birds, and lizards. This is a must if you're in the area and you have kids with you. read more

Wow. Just wow. I absolutely loved this place. The animals were amazing and even the food at the cafe was amazing. I had the cheese chips. My family got regular chips and a chip sandwich (buttered buns with chips). To drink we got diet coke, sprite, and cherry coke. The prices were pretty good too! Will return. read more

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Hello. I visited this lovely Exhibit today and saw something i have never seen before. This creature, called a pygmy marmoset, was one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen. I managed to capture this image. Thanks. read more

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awful - zero butterflies - meerkats gone - approximately 70% of the displays empty 10 years ago this place was a great visit - but now it was an embarrassment to show my friends visiting from south africa read more

Underwhelming. Many of the exhibit enclosures were empty. Paid £8.50 each admission. Waste of money.

So what do you fancy doing today? I asked the other half...to be greeted by the generic " I dont know " After staring at a map for five minutes.I decided on Leeds and found this place. For those that don't drive its a ten minute walk from the station where you can get a no. 2 bus (left hand side) of Meadow street/lane or 12 from Corn Exchange.. Once we arrived , we walked around the gardens and stepped into the gift shop to buy £5 tickets (bargain). As soon as you enter this place, you feel the heat. While looking at various amphibians, behind glass I spotted a massive escapee owl butterfly stuck to the ceiling... It was so large Himself thought it to be fake. Peeling back the plastic curtain revealed a butterfly palace..thats where the bugger scarpered from.. for me I'm not scared of butterflies, but when you had ones the size of tampons flying into your face, it was hard to suppress the urge to swat them away.. So yes, I was more scared.of hurting them Leaving this butterfly filled jungle, we discovered various fish and snakes..who were all very lively..so lively in fact, I saw a boa constrictor escape its pen due to lack of maintainence. The next tropical Forrest exposed beautiful plantation to match the birds..dodging the ibis poo, we ducked into where the meerkats resided. At the moment there is maintaince work going on in the meerkat section..lots of staff were busy digging in the sand under the smouldering heat, while toucans messed around. Following the outskirts led you into the creatures of the night section. Beholding bats, armerdillo , owl monkies and sloths. This circled back to the gift shop which was pleasantly priced...cute plushies were only a fiver.. Overall a really good value tourist attraction.. the site is large, filled with exotic birds, fish , mammals and beautiful plantations..you could happily spend three hours or more here without breaking the bank (unlike Blue Planet). The only gripe was that some of the displays needed a clean..and some attention ..especially with a boa on the run...or wiggle whatever they do..the food in the cafe I cannot.judge..but check this place out :) read more

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I spent so many rainy weekend days here during my youth, as my parents tried to find something interesting to do that didn't involve being outdoors. It was only when I went back recently, that I realised how good Tropical World is, for kids and grown-ups alike. As part of Roundhay Park, it's a government venture which means it's pretty cheap for what you get - the entrance fees are between £2 and £3.25 (under 5s go free the lucky devils) and they're definitely worth paying as you can spend absolutely hours in this place. It's an educational experience with all the tropical exotic wildlife but it's also rather fun to watch creatures that you'd have no chance of seeing in England go about their business. Although, if you're not a big fan of spiders, you'll want to avoid the tarantula tank. It makes me shiver every time I see it. read more

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I visited Tropical world with my niece, friend & her daughter on 20th April which was probably the biggest mistake ever as it was one of the hottest days we've had this year! Nonetheless, we went and I was quite surprised that the usual exit was still closed (for work) and a rather poor effort for a public entry had been made around the side. (I say poor effort as the incoming & outgoing people had to use the same door, the toilets were just inside said door which caused an issue with people trying to get round those who were queueing and it was all just very cramped and confusing!) The admission price has increased since the last time I went and while it's still good value at £3.40, I would like to see an incentive like Thackray museum in maybe offering reduced price admission with your ticket later in the year? Although under 5's are free the price is still creeping up if you take a family! The layout due to the 'maintenance works' has changed slightly and I don't know whether its contributing to the increased heat in the place also but boy it was hotter than I've ever remembered! For a building its age I'm staggered that it still looks good and brings such enjoyment to all ages! I used to go 3/4 times a year here as a little un and still love the place to take anyone visiting Leeds especially kids! I'd love to rave on about all the species of butterfly and different types of fish & bird there are to see but with a very lively 4 & 3yr old with us we barely got chance to take everything in. Of course the main attraction was the Meerkats. I love them but long before these lovely critters came I used to spend ages waiting for a butterfly to land on me or putting my hands on a spider tank so they looked like they were touching me! lol! Anyway, well done on getting the Meerkats there- everyone loves them and the babies are so cute. The nocturnal house is still not one of my favourites with the mental fruit bats but you can't please everyone. I marked down 1 star due to the sadness of missing out on the 'water steps' outside the main entrance with the work going on -this was a big adventure for me as a young-un and also the ponds outside are being a bit 'forgotten'. Tropical World and Roundhay park itself hold a very special place in my heart from my childhood and I'll never tire visiting. read more

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Anyone who knows me knows I get giddy over nature. Animals, trees, leaves, birds - is ma ting. And Tropical World is the perfect place to engage in my inner adventurer. Yes, of course it's great for kids. But it's great for anyone who loves to take a look at the more exotic creatures that exist on our fair planet. (Albeit, a tiny amount of them.) Having not been back in an age, and the chap having never been, we took a weekend constitutional around Tropical World the other weekend to get giddy over the various animals. Favourites include the huge piranha related fish, whose faces are incredible. They're vegetarian, so share a tank with some other cool characters, but you know they pull the crowd. Something in the weird grimace smile they have permanently donning their chops. The butterfies are always delightful, especially if you happen to catch some chrysalis hatching action, and the new range of exotic birds are delightful. You wander through the rooms, where they're free to fly as they please, and you'll be dazzled by the calls and colours. My favourites were the ones related to our humble pigeon - there was one, basically the size of a city pigeon, but with a bright red mark on a white chest (they look like they've been shot, the red is so vibrant) and a gorgeous green back. One in particular had managed to wander into the wrong area and we made friends. It kept wandering up and down, cooing at us, and looking at us curiously. The. Cutest. The meerkats are always awesome to see burrowing away, and working as a group to watch the goings on, and the nocturnal area has some really cute critters. The whistleing ducks are great too, very tame, and even posed for a picture or two before attempting escape. (And being quickly hearded back to safety by the groundskeepers!) The birds really are amazing. I only knocked a star off because it's going through building works at the moment, which meant that I missed my favourite - the lemurs. In any case, it's a real gem, and the animals are a real treat to take a look at. With a huge range, including lizards, fish, birds and mammals, you've a whole gamut of species to get your eyeballs around. Perfect for an hour or two of wandering, followed by a constitutional along Roundhay Park. Love it! read more

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Tropical world is one of Leeds many tourist attractions and having lived in the city for over 8 year and never paid it a visit until last weekend. I decided after hearing so many recommendations it was time to take the family along for a day out. I had no problems finding the place it is well sign posted around Leeds and is part of Roundhay park. Parking is free which is great but the car park is quite a walk from the attraction for very young children so you might want to make sure you take a push chair or be prepared to carry them. Also their is quite a busy road to cross but it does have crossing points. Once your parked up just follow the signs its roughly a 5 min walk. We went on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves queueing to get in but we only waited about 5 Min's before we were in. It was very busy as we first entered but the crowd soon dispersed as we got further inside. First we entered the butterfly house which was warm and humid. It is full of exotic plants and tree and it didn't take long to spot a butterfly they are everywhere flying around and no remotely bothered by the visitors and fly really close to you. Its wonderful walking round it feels your a million miles away from the cold and wet weather you usually find in Leeds it a great place to escape for a few hours on a grim day. Next we came to some rather large fish tanks which had huge fish in them they were seriously impressive I never seen anything like them before both adults and children where fascinated by them they certainly drew in the crowds. The Nocturnal Zone was a bit of a disappoint for me I spent whole time worrying I would lose my son in the dark with the crowds and rushed through so my eyes didn't get chance to adjust properly so I couldn't spot anything but there is meant to be lots to see. Also the Meerkat were on holiday so we didn't get chance to see them so maybe ring before going to see if there back if you wanted to see them but there was plenty to see without them. I'm just going to use is it as another excuse to visit as we had such a fab time I would like to go back again soon. Also there a gift shop and a cafe. But as your in Roundhay park there are lots of lovely places to picnic outside. Here's the address and opening times and prices the best bit is Leeds card holders get in free. Tropical World, Princes' Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1DF Opening times Summer (BST) 10am until 6pm (last admission at 5:30) Winter (GMT) 10am until 4pm (last admission at 3:30) Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day Admission charges Adults £3 Children (aged 8 15yrs) £2 Under 8's free Leeds/Breeze card holders free Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. read more

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An excellent (and relatively cheap) afternoon out for kids or, indeed, anyone interested in wildlife. Let's start off with a few minor grumbles. The prices for entry were rather odd (precisely £3.19 for adults!) and the website isn't good (it's far too 'busy' and doesn't help you find the information you want) -- perhaps both of these result from the fact that it's run by a Council. It's also very warm inside, although of course it has to be for the animals and plants to be able to thrive. There could be more toilets -- there was a long queue for the ladies -- and the information they gave you abut each animal was disappointingly limited. But the positives hugely outweigh the negatives. There's a vast amount to look at and the admire -- the meerkats were a personal favourite of ours. The place is split into different zones -- a swamp, a desert, a rainforest, a nocturnal zone (complete with flying bats, safely behind a glass screen) and there are plenty of animals in each place. Although we went in half-term there was still plenty of space and time for everyone to see whatever they wanted, and place didn't seem over-run with kids and some places can during school holidays. There was a shop on the way out selling all the usual stuff I'm tempted to call it 'tack', but it's probably slightly more educational that the merchandise on offer at other attractions. In short, Tropical World is an excellent place to spend an afternoon (or preferably a morning, when I could imagine it's slightly quieter) with the kids -- highly recommended. read more

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Manchester is a great city but it's easy to forget that within an hour's drive (roughly) are a few other cool mini-me cities. Whether you're strolling around the Roman walls of Chester, seeing the illuminations in Blackpool or chilling at Albert docks in Liverpool, being a Mancunian gives you a fair few diverse leisurely options outside the city. It's just another perk of being Mancunian (honourary or otherwise) With that in mind I decided to enjoy Bonfire night this year at Leeds Roundhay park Bonfire/firework extravaganza. Over the years I've traveled across Yorkshire extensivley and solemnly vouch that it too is littered with hidden treasures aplenty much like our fair city. The journey to Leeds alone feels like an adventure in itself as you drive over the Pennines with its majestic views. Not that you get to enjoy them as a driver when you're battling tornado-esque strong cross winds near the Saddleworth junction (Highest point on a motorway anywhere in the UK) A word of warning, it ain't for the weak hearted! Unless you love that R Kelly song I believe I can fly, and enjoy the feeling that your car's about to lift off any moment if you let go of the steering wheel. (I'm only kidding, this never happened to me... well maybe once..kind of...it was more of a wobble..which, at 70mph feels... exhilerrrating/terrifying?) Anyway.... Judging by the traffic we weren't the only ones heading to Leeds that night. Fog and strong smoke from the huge distant yet unseen Bonfire had added an eerie Exorcist filter to the road nestled between large trees which led to the park. Ignoring the scores of cars parked here there and everywhere roadside, I drove right into the belly of the beast. Did I find a parking spot? Hell yeah I did. Right outside! He shoots, he scores!! As is often the case in life the elation was short lived when I stepped out the car and realized that my boots were about to get a whole new level of muddy. The fireworks display had just started when we arrived and it was sensational. They'd synchronized some awesome music to go with the pyrotechnics like they do in London at NYE. (The jurrassic park theme sent me packing to my 1994 giddy childself) The other observation worthy of note was the sheer size of the park and the number of people that were there, it was easily in the thousands. There were an erray of colourful trucks parked all across the park serving delicious hot food. My favourite ones included but were not limited to; a big yellow one called Roadhog Diner and big green one called Mushy Peas & Pies. The joys of eating hot mushy peas and chips on a cold wintery november night in Leeds watching fireworks shall/should never be underestimated, nor should following it up with an icecream by the huge bonfire. In conclusion, if you're looking for an alternative to the usual Mancunian shenanigans on Bonfire night next year, head to Leeds. I did, and it was brilliant! read more

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I love this place! I will go out of my way to go here even though I am 20 years old. Admission is around £3 and you can go there for as long as you like. Most trips around will take about an hour to an hour and a half but you can extend it if you like to sit and watch some of the animals. The meerkat exhibit is one of my favorites, they are just so cute to watch run around. There are a lot of different animals here so you are not lacking on not seeing something that you will love. Only part I am not fond of is the bats, but that is because of how terrified I am of them. Afterwards you can go to the cafe that is attached or across to the park as it is surrounded by greenery. You can also buy food to feed the fish, although i have not done this. For such a small expense it is a great place to to visit to fill up your afternoon and keep children (and some of us that have yet to grow up) completely entertained. read more

Leeds seems to struggle to provide entertainment and fun days out for smaller children. Espiecially in the winter when the weather is awful! The parks, bowing alleys and cinemas are now aimed all at students due it large student population and aren't very child friendly anymore! So...where shall we take the kids....TROPICAL WORLD! I shouldn't say it's only for kids though because my boyfriend and I went again not long ago and loved the little monkeys and teeny terrapins (we wanted to steal one, decided a baby turtle wasn't as cute as a puppy in my handbag though). Tropical World is a nice green change away from the polluted an busy city (in both senses of the phrase) and is educational and a good laugh also for both children and adults/big kids. You can walk around the greenery, look at scary spiders and snakes, admire little baby monkey and feel like you've come from a main road right into the jungle with the relaxing waterfalls and exotic plants. Entry is only £3.50 so it is a very affordable day out!! read more

Something of a Leeds Institution and just as frequently populated by students giggling at freaky looking reptiles as it is by families with young children, Tropical World is where locals go when they're fed up with the Yorkshire weather. Home to a whole host of exotic plants and animals, it's a bit lie a mini Eden Project with themed areas named after the geographic or climatic regions they represent. Check out the waterfall and terrapins in the Australasia House, meet some lizards in Creature Corner and listen to the White Faced Whistling Ducks from the rope bridge in Animal House; it all sounds a bit like a children's theme park, and it feels like one too, but it's great fun and a winter afternoon spent here saves a fortune on your heating bill. read more

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I firmly believe you are never too old for a family day out. If you can't find a child to borrow or a school group to pretend to tag along to, never despair go to Tropical World anyway. I may be creeping over the age of 30 but I never get bored of a bit of the exotic, hidden in a corner of the city. If you like butterflies, then you're in luck. Between 30 and 40 varieties will fly around you (and quite often on you), as you stroll through the specially kitted house. Be warned though, as the name suggests it is very hot. Leave those jumpers in the car or make sure you've got somewhere to stash them. Further on you'll find creatures from lizards to monkeys in the aquarium, Australasian, Amazon and desert houses. Personally you'll find me glued to the Meerkat enclosure. Watching them interactive up-close and personal never seems to bore me. So if you fancy finding a swamp, humid rainforests, tumbling waterfalls, swirling pools of colourful fish and many exotic plants and flowers, you can't really go wrong with a visit here and at very reasonable admission prices too read more

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Tropical World is cheap to enter, has a restaurant and plenty of cutesie little monkeys to look at. What else do you need? It's inside so you're sheltered from the elements and with it being so cheap it's a good place to go for something a little different. My friend and I loved it when we visited, there's something relaxing about walking through the makeshift rainforest and jumping when the monkeys pop out at you. Visit here for a fun filled afternoon. read more

Tropical World is a great place to spend an afternoon. I like the piranhas and the parrots and the lemurs out the front, and the gift shop sells very realistic toy spiders at a fair price, with which to scare colleagues and friends. Moohahahaaa. read more

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Tropical World is brilliant, it is about 10 minutes drive from the city centre and it is great for kids. It has a butterfly sanctuary (with other creepy crawlies!) which is heated and indoor so a great place to go in the winter or if it is raining (not so good on a summer's sweltering day, mind!) and it is very informative and educational as well as being very fun. I went here recently and found the facilities to be very well kept, the cafe, vending machines and loos all clean and in good order, and the staff very polite. Definitely a rainy day or winter pursuit, but no less great because of it, and I think any family, couple or even older person would really enjoy the new sights to see at Tropical World. Take your camera :) read more

I've been taking my kids to this place for years. It's still very cheap to get in (£3 for adults, £2 for kids) and is a great value family trip. There was a recent refurbishment which made the place look more up market but the feel was the same. The whole place can be toured in under and hour and we always used it as a place to visit after we'd been somewhere else. The large butterly garden is a tranquil and relaxed centre spot - with its rustling water and stunning butterflies everywhere you can wander back and forth along the walkways for ages. Because you right among it invariably a butterfly will land on one of your party (causing squeals of delight from my children every time!). The large fruit bats (flying foxes) always cause a stir in the nocturnal section as they swoop about and where one leans into several dark enclosues looking for whatever mysterious creature lives within. Lots of classic creepy crawlies and frogs there to scare both old and young alike. There is an excellent desert section with the delightful meercats (which seem to be a favourite here!) that scurry around much to the amusement of every child I have seen look at them. This is always an area that my party gets stuck at as these hilarious creatures are so captivating and behave just as you've seen them on various TV programmes. My personal favourite, however, is the ultra-serious looking enormous fish in the aquarium section. This very grand looking fellow (if it is indeed a fellow!) swims slowly about his tank looking regal and disdainful. You can't miss him - he resembles some old judge or aristocrat and regards his observers with a resigned look of superiority. The gift shop normally yields inexpensive but fun souvenirs and the whole experience with 3 children costs very little. Don't go expecting to eat up a whole afternoon as it's not a large place, but the hour you spend there will be highly rewarding. read more

Tropical World is the perfect rainy day attraction! Situated in Roundhay park, Leeds - it's easy to get to and there are a limited number of pay and display carpark places. Although we tend to park on the road a little further away and walk to Tropical world. You will notice on arrival an icecream van right outside! you might think this strange, especially on bitter cold winter days - but once you've been round and come out you'll be straight in the que for an icecream as as the name suggests, Tropical world is HOT HOT HOT! What you can expect to find is a large variety of animals, insects fish and birds from warmer climates, and the beauty of it is you can walk amongst them, it's like walking through a big hot bubble full of butterflies, brightly coloured parrots, terrapins and enormous fish! It's a fabulous experience for kids of all ages, but remember to have a t-shirt to change into once you're inside as you can get really warm! There is also a gift shop, with some lovely inexpensive trinkets so you can take home a little memento of the day. read more

Every time my mum and dad came to visit me during the four and bit years I live din Leeds for uni the question of what sights to see was raised. I used to say go out to the beautiful countryside, or quite towns, but in reality the number 1 has to be tropicial World. Firstly, it is the warmest place in the city. Besides it is also educational, interesting, fun, with friendly staff and you can occupy at least 2-3 hours here. There is a butterfly house, loads of creepy crawlies, wonderful botanics and an out of town centre location (connected by bus for those without cars) for a couple of quid and you wont just want to take kids, you will want to be one for the day, espically when faced with the meer cat/gift shop finale. Who is for a multi-coloured Tropical World rubber or pencil sharpener? read more

This is an excellent day out for everyone in the family. The animals are varied, and the surroundings exciting enough to keep most children amused. The only problem can be the parking, and small children can get overheated. Roundhay Park is close by for a walk, and if you don't fancy the cafe in Tropical World, then there's a pub just over the road. read more

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Tropical World is great for all ages. I've been with my adult friends and had lots of fun and also been with my nephews who loved it. There are lots of different animals and insects to look at. My favorites being the turtles. All the animals have lots of space and the environments they live in feel natural. There is so many areas to walk around you can easily spend the afternoon looking around. As its located in a Park there is loads you can do before of after too. I recommend a pub lunch at the Roundhay Fox across the road. read more

We (girlfriend and I) decided to visit Tropical World on something of a whim last summer. We jumped on the bus in town and it took 15 mins to get to Roundhay Park. When we arrived there was a small queue to get in and we were amazed at how cheap the entry fee was. I think we paid £2 or something like that. Tropical World is great - you're in effectively walking through a giant greenhouse surrounded by tropical plants, running water and butterflies. They have all kinds of animals here and even a Meerkat den which my girlfriend loved (so cute!). You're led out into a small giftshop and then out into the gardens which look really nice in the summer. There is a traditional looking pub across the road that we wanted to get lunch in but unfortunately it was too busy. Tropical World is definitely recommended as a summer visit, and located in Roundhay Park you couldn't ask for a better location! read more

I went on a rainy Saturday, it wasn't raining too much but enough to keep me indoors.. So I rallied the troops and off we set. It was a bit of a mistake if I'm honest because it was busy.. The walk ways in the place are quite narrow so at first, especially where the butterflies were it was at a snails pace, often standing still for a number of minutes.. I felt for the people behind because we had a pram and there were no pushing past us. As the queues stretched out it was really quite fun.. The animals, fish, plants, insects are a delight to see, sometimes difficult to observe though because some reptiles are in small densely leaved tanks.. It was really quite sweet watching my 1 year old boy trying to eat or kiss different species in front of him and I think he enjoyed the day. We're going back on a weekday outside of the school holidays next time though. read more

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I have been coming here since i can remember and 15 years since my last visit i was still as giddy as i was when i was 7! Its not as good as a zoo, but that isnt a problem for £3 entry. The reason i refrain from a 5 star is im sure some of the animals were missing, although it may have been that i couldn't find them. I love this place so much, even though the rooms are so hot you can break out into a sweat, its so worth it. I decided to smuggle in haribo to try and lure the animals and some of them went for it, especially the koi carp, which while i am on topic are massive! There was a truly titanic orange shape lurking in the murky water but alas he didnt seem to be a big fan of Starmix. (For those worried it may hurt the fish, a balanced diet is a healthy diet) There was so much to see that i kinda lied and said we had missed a bit and thus had to go right back round again, evil genius! The cockerel cockle doodle doo's when it senses a male is in its territory so i thought it was brilliant when i set him off, giving his 'chick' the eye. Im not scared of butterflies, but these kamikaze mother lovers must have smelt the Haribo and would not leave us alone, so i resorted to running away in a most manly manner. I was just so scared i might hurt them is the excuse im sticking with. Also, we had a further incident with another winged fiend, some nameless bird (maybe the word had got around about my treats) was giving us some right jip! And he had a right beak on him so naturally i ran away (again) Its always funnier taunting things from far away especially asking him why the long face, a timeless classic. Seriously starting to go off track so a shall return. Its brilliant here, but im not sure where the leaf cutter ants have gone? They are my favourite just watching them carry all sorts along is fascinating. If you havent been you must go! read more

Went here today, a long time since I've been. Really get your money's worth. Plenty to see and can get 2 hours out of the visit going round. Seems to also have plenty going off for kids to see and get involved with. Good for all the family. read more

The meercats, bats and birds were good. We didn't see many butterflies, but maybe this is a seasonal thing. Some reptiles had only plastic plants, not good for an animal and look very tacky. One large yellow and white snake could just fit into its small round 'pond' and had no room to move around or stretch to its full length. Many of the reptiles do not have the room or conditions for their natural behaviour. Some areas are quite dirty. Tropical world could be an amazing place, but needs to improve many areas. read more

Been here several times and will re-visit again. Great selection of animals and always proves to be a fun visit. Brought my girlfriend here last week and we loved it. read more

What a place. I used to go here loads when I was a kid (when it was free) and went recently and it's still amazing. Bigger and better than before though you do have to pay now. £3.25 which I suppose isn't a lot but compared to nothing it is quite a lot. Went on a rainy Saturday afternoon and had loads of fun looking at fish, mere cats, bats, flowers, butterflies and sharks. There were a lot of children there and we had to walk quite slowly round behind them but fun all the same. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Leeds and it's raining. read more

this place is perfect for leaving the kids with the man, when shopping. its alot less stressfull for both kids and the man when i shop alone. there is plenty to see and the lemurs are my son's fav, reptiles and snakes, a host of insects etc great for all ages and makes a nice family day out. nicely planned out and will provide enough to keep them interested for about half a day. the entry fee is not to OTT, so it works out cheaper to send them there instead for feeding and watering them in leeds centre cafe's etc read more

A great way to spend an hour or two, especially if you've got little ones in tow. A wide range of tropical plants and animals on show, my favourite being the terrapins, but take your pick there's loads. Pretty reasonably priced, especially if you have a Leeds card, the shop is also very well priced, the cafe is a little bit more pricey but there's loads of places to have a picnic. read more

I love it here. Fun to go around and even though it's the same everytime it still entertains me. I love the bats :)

Tropical World is well worth the money that you pay. It is around £3 or £4 for an adult and there are lots of different sections and things to see such as: the rainforest area, the swamp, the desert, the beach and so on. The meerkats are my personal favourite. Wear something cool as it is boiling in there! read more

A relatively nice greenhouse type place within minutes of Leeds City Center and next to Roundhay Park. Tropical World is divided into several tropical areas from different parts of the world. Has a great collection of tropical species including Meerkats, fishes, butterfiles. Will get you sweating once you are out! read more

Educational ,good value for money,nice day out for young or old many different things to see from the caterpillar coccones to the mier cats lots of interesting wildlife and exotic plants lots of things to look at. Nice day out to be enjoyed by all ages. read more

I lived just 5 mins walk away from Rhoundhay Park Tropical Worldand I absolutely loved it. read more

Reptiles in an absolute disgrace, many kept wrong, in bad enclosures that are too small, or the wrong type. they used GARDEN lighting in its vivarium! One in paticular very depressed bearded dragon with a horrendous eye infection, that they refused to take off display. (picture included) They're keeping bearded dragons on HORSE FOOD! A horrific display for something that's meant to be a learning establishemnt. For pictures see here.... http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186411-d591415-r28783211-Tropical_World-Leeds_West_Yorkshire_England.html read more

These guys have been getting alot of attention across the web recently due to the poor state of their reptiles... Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hgBKwKnTYM&feature=related read more