This Friday (May 8) marks a legend’s very big birthday, and a North West safari park is rewarding certain people with free entry for the occasion. Sir David Attenborough will be turning 100 years old later this week, and as a tribute to the nature-loving presenter, anyone named David can visit Knowsley Safari free of charge on the day.
The free tickets honour Sir David’s centenary, whilst also marking the Merseyside safari park’s ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and protecting wildlife for future generations. Sir David’s 100th birthday will also be celebrated with an event titled ‘100 Years On Planet Earth’ at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which will be broadcast on the BBC.
How people named David can visit Knowsley Safari Park for free this Friday
If you fancy visiting Knowsley Safari Park for free this Friday (May 8), it’s pretty straightforward. Simply book tickets online for the rest of your group (all the non-Davids in your party), bring photo ID to prove your first name is David and show it at the pay lanes on arrival, then you can enjoy a wild day out, completely free.
Free entry to Knowsley Safari Park only applies on Friday 8th May 2026, and if your first name is David (middle names and surnames do not count). Book your visit here.
“As Sir David marks his 100th birthday, we want to celebrate his extraordinary legacy with our visitors”
Helena Berry, head of marketing and sales at Knowsley Safari, said: “Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations to care more deeply about the natural world. His work has led to the successful conservation careers of many, some of whom are our staff.
“Sir David also has great resonance in Merseyside from launching the polar research ship bearing his name at Cammell Laird in 2018.
“As Sir David marks his 100th birthday, we want to celebrate his extraordinary legacy with our visitors, and welcoming Davids to the Safari for free is a joyful way to applaud an incredible man who has given so much to Merseyside, wildlife and the planet.”
How to get to Knowsley Safari Park from Manchester
Knowsley Safari is in Prescot, Merseyside, on the A58 bypass. The safari park is just off the M57, just 45 minutes away from Manchester.
And if you don’t want to bring the car or don’t have a vehicle, you can book a seat on the Baboon Bus for just £7.50 per person on top of the normal admission price.
📍Knowsley Safari, Prescot, L34 4AN.