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Wildlife Parks, Zoos and Animal Attractions in the UK

Included below are Wildlife parks, zoos and animal attractions in the UK, such as Twycross Zoo. Britain's Finest Wildlife parks, zoos and animal attractions are home to hundreds of animals, birds, insects and mammals including the rare and exotic species.

Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo, Burton Road (on the A444), Atherstone, Warwickshire

Burton Road (on the A444), Atherstone


Twycross Zoo is well known for its 50 acres of parkland and more than 1000 animals. Whether you want to sing with the howler monkeys, go slow with the Aldabra tortoise or chatter with the Derbyan parakeets, there are enough residents here to keep you... more

Farmer Giles Farmstead

Farmer Giles Farmstead, Teffont, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Teffont, Salisbury


At the Farmer Giles Farmstead, see the animals in their natural habitat and learn about farming from the past through to the present day. Outdoor activities include bottle feeding the lambs, grooming the donkeys, tractor & trailer rides and an... more

Wetheriggs Zoo & Animal Sanctuary

Wetheriggs Zoo & Animal Sanctuary, Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria

Clifton Dykes, Penrith


Spread across ten acres on a rejuvenated Pottery site, Wetheriggs is a small family-run zoo and rescue centre which is home to animals as diverse as Bengal Cats, Prairie Dogs and free flying Macaws. The centre takes in unwanted pet and exotic animals... more

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery, Nature Park, Abbotsbury, Dorset

Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury


This is the only place in the world where you can wander through the middle of a colony of nesting Mute Swans – and the gorgeous Dorset coast backdrop makes it all the more special. Abbotsbury Swannery was actually set up by Benedictine Monks back... more

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Church Road, Reedham, Norfolk

Church Road, Reedham


Pettitts the top attraction to visit because it's Three Parks in one. Superb fun rides includes Flying Elephants, Teacups Roller Coaster, Miniature Train Robin Hood Adventure Play area. New Construction Site, New Puppet Chicken Show plus lots more. ... more

International Centre for Birds of Prey (Duncombe)

International Centre for Birds of Prey (Duncombe), Parkland Centre, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Parkland Centre, Duncombe Park, Helmsley


There’s something magical about watching birds of prey swooping and wheeling over the English countryside but you have to be lucky to spot them sometimes. Not so at the International Centre for Birds of Prey, located at Duncombe Park on the outskirts... more

The New Forest Wildlife Park

The New Forest Wildlife Park, Deerleap Lane, Southampton, Hampshire

Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton


The New Forest Wildlife Park: Enjoy a wildlife adventure in this lovely park, set in 25 acres of unspoilt woodland in the lovely New Forest. Get up close to the Sika, fallow and roe deer that roam freely throughout the park and watch the excitable... more

WWT London Wetland Centre

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, London

Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London


London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways through the beautiful lakes, streams and gardens that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths. Unwind in this oasis in the heart of... more

Africa Alive

Africa Alive, Whites Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Whites Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft


Keep your holiday airfare and take a trip instead to Africa Live where pretty much every animal you can think of roams the grounds. From Addax to zebras, congo sheep to Somali wild ass, you’ll need a full day to navigate your Suffolk safari. There is... more

South Lakes Wild Animal Park

South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness


There’s something rather lovely about standing on a raised deck and proffering some foliage up to a giraffe to devour on a Wednesday morning in Dalton-In-Furness - it sort of makes you feel like you’ve elevated yourself from the daily grind. Other... more

Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park, Woburn Park, Woburn, Bedfordshire

Woburn Park, Woburn


We defy your kids not to be helpless with laughter at the antics of the curious monkeys who clamber over your car as you five-mile-an-hour it around the park (watch that aerial) although my highlight was the lion’s enclosure in which my husband... more

Animalarium

Animalarium, Borth Zoo, Borth, Ceredigion

Borth Zoo, Ynis Fergi, Borth


The Animalarium is a small Zoo, and specialises in taking unwanted exotic pets, and surplus from other Zoos. Our latest unwanted pet is Nilly the young female Eurasian Lynx. She was hand reared and is very tame and affectionate. The monkeys, large... more

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo, Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire

Upton by Chester, Chester


Chester Zoo has just about every animal you can think of (around 11,000 from 400 species in fact) and an awful lot more for kids to do besides. We're talking monorail, face painting, tattooing (pretend, of course), an impressive wooden play park area... more

Durrell Wildlife Park

Durrell Wildlife Park, Durrel Wildlife Conservation Trust, Jersey

Durrel Wildlife Conservation Trust, Les Augres Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, Jersey


Durrell is an international charity dedicated to saving species from extinction. The wildlife park in Jersey is 32 acres of stunning landscaped scenery, housing some of the rarest animals in the world. With two wonderful on site retaurants, an... more

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Burford, Oxfordshire

Burford


Closer to Wildlife! Enjoy a relaxing day out in beautiful surrounding at the Cotswold Wildlife Park, with over 260 animal species in 160 acres of spacious Parkland. Stroll up our New Giraffe Walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures.... more

Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall

Trenance Gardens, Newquay


One of the most fascinating experiences at Newquay Zoo is to watch a line of people stand on the viewing platform gawping in awe at the magisterial big cats, just feet away in the African Savannah area chomping on their lunchtime red meat – an... more

Shepreth Wildlife Park

Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road, Royston, Hertfordshire

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston


Ever stroked a cockroach or hand-fed a lemur? Take the kids along to Shepreth Wildlife Park in East Anglia to meet a whole host of animals, reptiles and creepy crawlies. Down at Big Cat House you can come face to face with the tigers (and if you are... more

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire

Kirby Misperton, Malton


Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, is home to over 1,000 animals, including Siberian Tigers, Grants Zebras, Bactrian Camels, Monkeys, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Humboldt Penguins and Meerkats. Also of course, the famous pink flamingos, the largest flock in... more

Cotswold Falconry Centre

Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh


Cotswold Falconry Centre houses up to a 130 birds at any one time. There are daily flying displays where you can get close to the birds. In the breeding aviaries you can see owls, vultures and many more.... more

The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon

Sidmouth


Where else in the world but animal-mad Britain would you come across such a soft-hearted attraction as the Donkey Sanctuary just outside Sidmouth? Visitors return time and again to wander through fields and fields of donkeys who will live out their... more

The Chestnut Centre

The Chestnut Centre, Castleton Road, High Peak, Derbyshire

Castleton Road, Chapel le Frith, High Peak


The Chestnut Centre is an escape from the bustle of life, in a secluded natural valley in the Peak National Park. The centre is home to 4 species of otters including the rare Giant Otter, 15 species of owl, tame fallow deer in the deer herd, foxes,... more

Drusillas Zoo Park

Drusillas Zoo Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, East Sussex

Alfriston Road, Alfriston


What’s so brilliant about Drusillas Zoo Park is that it withstands multiple visits as there is just so much to do. Kids are always immediately enthused by the animals thanks to the spotter book given to every child on entry which they must stamp... more

The Hop Farm Country Park

The Hop Farm Country Park, Beltring, Tonbridge, Kent

Beltring, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge


Arriving with two young children at the Hop Farm, you will find there are dozens of things for kids to hare off and do here among the world’s largest collection of Victorian oast houses. Try searching for gold and treasure in the Pirate’s Cove... more

Owl & Monkey Haven

Owl & Monkey Haven, Five Acres Farm, Newport (Gwent), Isle of Wight

Five Acres Farm, Staplers Road, Newport (Gwent)


Owl & Monkey Haven: Gold Award Winners - Best Small Attraction of the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011. The Islands newest multi-award winning sanctuary is home to a diverse collection of rescued primates and birds of prey. The tranquil... more

The International Centre for Birds of Prey

The International Centre for Birds of Prey, Boulsdon House, Newent, Gloucestershire

Boulsdon House, Newent


The International Centre for Birds of Prey: Described by one visitor recently as a Hidden Gem of a place, the Centre houses over 250 birds of prey, eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, kites, buzzards and falcons. There are three superb flying... more

SeaQuarium

SeaQuarium, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare


The SeaQuarium is located on the promenade sea front in Weston Super Mare - close encounters with our colourful creatures!Come along and see some of the weirdest, most fascinating and deadliest animals on the planet all in one incredible family... more

Tropical Bird Gardens (Leics) Ltd

Tropical Bird Gardens (Leics) Ltd, Lindridge Lane, Desford, Leicestershire

Lindridge Lane, Desford


The Tropical Bird Gardens are situated in approx. 5 acres of land. Home to several hundred tropical birds of over 70 species. There are large aviaries with many exotic species such as parakeets, toucans, emus and mynah birds. Many of the birds are... more

Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Wildlife, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire

Colden Common, Winchester


What sets Marwell Wildlife apart from many other zoos are its lovely grounds which are just perfect picnicking territory come the warmer months. Surrounding the Grade I listed Marwell Hall (where Henry VIII is reputed to have married Jane Seymour),... more

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire

Tamworth


There’s something about Thomas The Tank Engine that sends small boys deranged with happiness so Drayton Manor's Thomas Land is a definite winner. You can spend hours riding and re-riding The Sodor Classic Cars, Crazy Berti’s Bus, the Lady’s Carousel... more

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire

Spring Grove, Bewdley


Who would have thought it? Giraffes and big game wondering like butter wouldn’t melt around the wilds of… the West Midlands? Before I even mention the fantastic animals you can see here, it’s worth flagging up the sheer variety of things to do. The... more

Felinwynt Rain Forest

Felinwynt Rain Forest, Felinwynt, Cardigan, Ceredigion

Felinwynt, Rhosmaen, Cardigan


Felinwynt Rainforest Centre is an idyllic rainforest on the west coast of Wales, home to free flying, tropical butterflies in natural soundings. A wonderful day out for all of the family!... more

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Battersea Park, London, London

Battersea Park, London


You can’t beat a good zoo. Battersea Park Children's Zoo at London's Chelsea Gate brings wildlife to the city with an excellent array of creatures with which to wow your kids. Pop up beside the meerkats, hang out with Wiggle and Piggle the Kune Kune... more

Highland Wildlife Park

Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, Kingussie, Highland

Kincraig, Kingussie


Sitting in the magnificent setting of the Cairngorms National Park, the Highland Wildlife Park’s animal collection covers Scottish wildlife and the endangered species of the world’s mountainous regions. It’s a kind of half safari and half zoo affair... more

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Bedfordshire

Whipsnade


There’re loads of reasons to be wild about ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Home to more than 2500 species, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade, can get you close to some of the world’s hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals. Set on 600 acres, in the rolling... more

The Big Sheep

The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon

Abbotsham, Bideford


We promise you, you will not get round everything at the Big Sheep in one day. The out and out highlight of my visit was the drop dead hilarious sheep races on which tiny woollen sheep are tied to the backs of real life sheep who then complete a... more

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Swans Nest Lane, Tramway Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon


Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm really is a very lovely place to while away the time, watching those huge splashes of colour swirl and dance around you as you pick your way through the tropical blossom surrounded by the splish splosh of little... more

Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Guiting Power, Cheltenham


Cotswold Farm Park offers a total countryside experience for everyone. It was founded in 1971 by Joe Henson in order to help protect some of our rare and valuable historic breeds. Today, with over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals,... more

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh


Busy, tourist-heavy Edinburgh can feel a little claustrophobic after a while so it's a nice idea to hop on the bus from Princes Street and head out to the 33 acres of parkland that is Edinburgh Zoo. Many make a beeline for the zoo just for the... more

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, at Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Mid-Lothian

at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade


Fancy seeing a glowing scorpion display, feeding a snake or doing lunch with some quail? Achieve all three at the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World which is the world’s longest running exotic butterfly house complete with indoor rain forest... more

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Ilfracombe, Devon

Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe


Come and see Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park the home of the only full-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a pair of vicious interacting Meglosaurs, a Velociraptor and Dilophosaurus ´the Spitting Dinosaur´. Watch out you may get wet!... more

ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, London

Regent's Park, London


At ZSL London Zoo visit the new exhibit Gorilla Kingdom to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest within a natural walk through environment and get closer than ever before to a group of Western lowland gorillas. Feel the heat of... more

Longleat House

Longleat House, Warminster, Wiltshire

Warminster


It’s hard to know where to start with Longleat – there are literally dozens and dozens of attractions to get through, from feeding giraffes in the African Village to cruising past the lions on the safari drive to hand feeding the deer to getting lost... more

Dudley Zoological Gardens

Dudley Zoological Gardens, Castle Hill, Dudley, West Midlands

Castle Hill, Dudley


Dudley Zoological Gardens has hundreds of animals to investigate (including all the classics from tigers, bears and elephants to sea lions, penguins and tropical birds), keeping kids delighted throughout the day, with the added bonus of also... more

Quince Honey Farm

Quince Honey Farm, North Road, South Molton, Devon

North Road, South Molton


The world famous Quince Honey Farm allows close up viewing of these wild and wonderful creatures in the unique indoor apiary. The glass booths show working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle. View the complete... more

Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon

Totnes Road, Paignton


Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is one of Britain’s leading zoos. Visit the 80 acre site and you’ll see all your favourites such as lion, tiger, gorilla, orang-utan, flamingo, elephant and giraffe, as well as some more unusual species such as red... more

Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, The Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon

The Station, Buckfastleigh


Buckfast Butterlies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great day out for all the family. Learn about conservation issues and what we can do to encourage these insects into our own gardens. Find out how to sponsor an Otter and see how they live in... more

Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester


Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe with over 270 species in 60 acres of parkland. Many species are endangered and part of international breeding programmes. Interactive daily displays get you closer to the animals including the chance... more

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol

Clifton, Bristol


From the aquarium to the Zona Brazil via the monkey jungle and meercats, Bristol’s vast array of species is enough to keep you busy all day, never mind all the other attractions at this Clifton tourist spot. Look out for Kamran and Ketan, the Asiatic... more

Birdland Park & Gardens

Birdland Park & Gardens, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham


The only spot in the England where you can sit and watch the irresistibly cute King Penguins, Birdland near Bourton-on-the-Water is home to 500 birds, from flamingos, pelicans and cranes to waterfowl , hornbills, toucans and ibis. You’ve seven acres... more

Farmer Gow´s

Farmer Gow´s, Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon


Farmer Gow´s, the much loved open farm in Oxfordshire, looks forward to welcoming you. Friendly, fun and a real ´hands on´ experience, Farmer Gow´s is a great place for a family day out. The farm´s speciality is its ´Meet the Animals´, held daily at... more

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