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Hanwell Zoo

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…4.3(2,090 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Hanwell Zoo sits within Brent Lodge Park and houses flamingos, meerkats, armadillos, alpacas, porcupines, lovebirds, and other smaller species. Free parking is available near the church, a five-minute walk from the entrance.

βœ“ Flamingos and lovebirdsβœ“ Free nearby parkingβœ“ Re-entry policyβœ“ Community zooβœ“ Knowledgeable staff
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Gill Green

Parking was easy but the car park does get very busy. We got a bit lost in the park before we found it. Friendly welcome, reasonable price to get it and you can go out and in as many times as you like until last entry on the same day. Its a bit worn around the edges but does what it says has some animals, some you can see and some you can't as they are hiding. Great mini day out if you dont want to schlep it to London zoo, and want more then hounslow urban farm. The kids enjoyed seeing all the animals. There is a small playground onsite. There is also a playground outside the zoo and a man with some bouncy castles (extra charge for bouncing as not part of the zoo) I would recommend as it is a nice place to kill a few hours.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with young children wanting a relaxed, small-scale zoo without the queues of major attractions. The lovebird enclosure near the entrance and flamingo area are consistent highlights. Visit in summer for the best outdoor animal access. Free nearby parking keeps the overall day cost low.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Free parking is available near the church β€” approximately five minutes on foot from the entrance
⏰Exit and re-enter as many times as you like on the same day until last entry
🎟️Animals are kept indoors during cold weather β€” a summer visit gives the fullest experience
πŸš—Check whether the cafe is open before your visit or bring snacks as backup

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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2,090 Google reviews

Unique smaller animal collection40%
Knowledgeable passionate staff30%
Good value with free parking20%
Worn and well-maintained10%
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Gill Green

3 weeks ago

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β€œParking was easy but the car park does get very busy. We got a bit lost in the park before we found it. Friendly welcome, reasonable price to get it and you can go out and in as many times as you like until last entry on the same day. Its a bit worn around the edges but does what it says has some animals, some you can see and some you can't as they are hiding. Great mini day out if you dont want to schlep it to London zoo, and want more then hounslow urban farm. The kids enjoyed seeing all the animals. There is a small playground onsite. There is also a playground outside the zoo and a man with some bouncy castles (extra charge for bouncing as not part of the zoo) I would recommend as it is a nice place to kill a few hours.”

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Raman

4 months ago

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β€œQuaint little zoo with a variety of small animals and birds. While they don't have any of the large animals at most big zoos they have a unique collection of very interesting smaller, less common animals and birds in their collection. Definitely worth a visit. Has a nice little Cafe and playground for kids too.”

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Siobhan Gallagher

a month ago

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β€œGreat local zoo, small but tons of fun. Amazing flamingos, amadillos, alpacas and best of all, the lovebirds just near the entrance. The cutest things I've ever seen. Staff are incredibly knowledgeable and super passionate. Great value. And free parking up near the church 5 mins walk away”

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Rosi Petkova

4 months ago

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β€œVisited Hanwell Zoo over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. It wasn’t very busy, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable visit. It’s a smaller zoo with mostly small animals, but everything is relatively well kept. It could use a bit more maintenance in some areas, but overall the atmosphere is really nice. There are clear paths and signs throughout, and a children’s play area as well. The animal selection includes various species of birds (like parrots and flamingos), small animals such as rabbits, plus goats, llamas, and monkeys. There’s also a cafΓ© on site, though it was unfortunately closed during our visit. It’s a lovely place for both adults and kids, and the prices are reasonable. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Formerly known as Bunny Park, the zoo has operated as a community attraction for decades. A yew maze with 2,000 trees sits within the grounds, along with a cafe, gift shop, and a playground with additional paid activities outside the zoo boundary. Visitors can exit and re-enter on the same day until last entry. Staff are described as knowledgeable and passionate about their animals. The venue is worn in places and well-kept where it counts. Animals are housed indoors during winter cold.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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