Zoos & Wildlife in United Kingdom
The UK's zoos and wildlife parks offer brilliant family days out, combining animal encounters with adventure playgrounds, splash zones and educational talks. From large safari parks where you drive through animal enclosures to intimate sanctuaries with hands-on feeding sessions, there's something magical for kids of every age. Browse our family-tested recommendations.
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Zoos & Wildlife across United Kingdom
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Wild Wings Birds of Prey
📍 Warrington, North West
Rescued birds of prey sanctuary run entirely by passionate volunteers.
Middle England Farm Alpacas and Care Farm
📍 Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands
Warwickshire care farm with alpaca walks, pygmy goats, and rare breed
The Children's Adventure Farm Trust
📍 Altrincham, North West
Inclusive charity farm for children with additional needs, disabilities, and
Vale Royal Falconry Centre
📍 Acton Bridge, North West
Fly hawks, owls and vultures with expert falconers Phil and Nanette.
Exotic Explorers
📍 Pilgrims Hatch, Greater London
Mobile zoo brings 70+ exotic animals directly to your party or school.
Gauntlet Birds of Prey - Eagle & Vulture Park (Knutsford)
📍 Knutsford, North West
Intimate bird of prey park with flying displays and hands-on encounters in
Woodlands Alpaca Farm
📍 Thelwall, North West
Hands-on alpaca feeding and farm animal encounters in Thelwall countryside.
Strathblane Falconry
📍 Strathblane, Central Scotland
Fly eagles, owls, and hawks with expert Graeme in Scottish countryside near
Coda Falconry Ltd
📍 London, Greater London
Award-winning hands-on falconry experiences within Hobbledown Heath adventure
Miller's Ark Animals
📍 Hook, Greater London
Hands-on working farm with miniature donkeys, rare breeds, and baby animals.
Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary
📍 Preston, North West
Volunteer-run sanctuary with 90+ birds and hands-on flying experiences.
Penguin Beach
📍 London, Greater London
Watch Humboldt penguins swim and hand-feed them at London Zoo.
Wild Zoological Park
📍 Halfpenny Green, West Midlands
Family-run zoo with 60-bird flying displays and hands-on VIP animal encounters.
Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park
📍 Telford, North West
Intimate Telford zoo with rare animals and hands-on VIP encounter experiences.
Brookheys Farm
📍 Altrincham, North West
Working farm in Dunham Massey with pumpkin picking, maize maze, and Highland
Smithills Open Farm
📍 Bolton, North West
70-acre working farm with milking demos, tractor rides and animals.
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
📍 Bradwell Grove, West Midlands
Spacious wildlife park with giraffes, lions, penguins, and a walk-through lemur
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
📍 Bury, North West
Rescue animal sanctuary in Lancashire countryside open for family visits.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
📍 Ormskirk, North West
Rescue animal sanctuary offering Tea & Tours with hands-on encounters.
Highland Wildlife Park
📍 Kincraig, Central Scotland
Scotland's only polar bears plus tigers, wolves, and drive-through safari.
Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park
📍 Sheffield, North West
Warm butterfly house plus animal encounters open to all ages.
Cannon Hall Farm
📍 Barnsley, North West
Award-winning working farm with sheep racing, ferret racing, and indoor soft
Walton Hall and Gardens
📍 Warrington, North West
Free children's zoo and accessible playground inside a historic Warrington
Fishers Farm Park
📍 Wisborough Green, Greater London
Award-winning farm park with rides, animals, and indoor play for ages 0-12.