Zoos

Beale Park's the place to be with fun, adventure, animals, gardens, play and activities on the banks of the picturesque River Thames. A great day out for all ages near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Our season runs from February 11th to November 4th 2012, during the season we are open 7 days a week. The Park caters for all ages with fun and adventure, animals and gardens.

Whipsnade is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

The House

Longleat House is widely regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public.

The West Midlands Safari Park contains a 4-mile safari. The safari section contains around 600 animals from around 30 different species from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and North America.

Along with the 4 mile safari, is a large theme park, a 'Discovery Zone' containing reptile and insect houses among other attractions.

A kid’s farm for all ages. For a cool mixture of fun, play & education, Odds Farm is the ideal outing for families, schools, groups and birthday parties – essential adventure for kids of all ages – all in a safe environment.

Activities include:

• Sheep Racing

• Rabbit World

• Animal Births

Woburn Abbey, comprising Woburn Park and its buildings, was originally founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1145. Taken from its monastic residents by Henry VIII and given to John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford in 1547, it became the seat of the Russell Family and the Dukes of Bedford.

Chessington Zoo is one of the oldest areas in the park and is split in two parts. The west side of the park is home to Trails of the Kings; a walkthrough attraction home to enclosures for gorillas, tigers, lions and Binturong. In the spring of 2009, a gorilla baby was born which the park celebrated and named Mbula.

Farmer Gow's Farm is a farm where kids can feed and touch the animals. They usually have some young animals as an attraction.

Email: enquiries@farmergows.co.uk
Website: www.farmergows.co.uk

Bristol Zoo Gardens is much more than a fun-filled and stimulating day out for all the family. It's a place to learn more out about animals in the wild – especially endangered ones.

A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to red-eyed tree frogs, laughing kookaburra to frilled lizards, giraffe-nosed catfishes to bat-eared foxes – our 140-acre park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings.

Set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive Steller's Sea Eagles! Many of these birds are involved in our spectacular daily flying demonstrations, whilst others are part of important breeding or environmental enrichment projects. Quite frankly, a marvellous and educational day out for all ages.

The Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary cares for ill-treated and abused Donkeys and other animals. It is a registered charity and everyone is encouraged to make a donation, or even adopt a donkey.

Avon Valley Country Park where the combination of nature, attractions and stunning scenery ensures that the hours of fun are endless at one of the West's most popular family destinations. 

Bath City Farm is a registered charity. They rely on grants, membership and donations to support the site and animals. They run regular volunteer days, school visits, education courses, after schools and holiday activities for young people and families as well as events and celebrations for the whole community.

attractions include:

• pigs

Roves Farm is a 166 hectare, working, mixed, open farm, situated 3 miles north east of Swindon. And because it is mostly undercover, it's a great place to visit come rain or shine! Roves Farm is a 166 hectare, working, mixed, open farm, situated 3 miles north east of Swindon. There are lots of things going on for everyone, from the very young to the older generation.

Cattle Country in Berkeley, Gloucestershire is a great day out come rain or shine for children, and adults too. Best known for its indoor and outdoor play equipment, Cattle Country has a whole range of things to do and many animals to see. Whenever the park is closed to the public, private parties can be booked for exclusive use of the park.

Attractions include

Whether you are looking for a relaxing break, a stimulating weekend of new experiences, or wanting to learn a new skill, look no further than Lower Shaw Farm!

At Lower Shaw Farm produce organic and local food and enjoy good talk, or music-making and storytelling round the fire in the yard, by the wood stove, or in the Circle Garden.

You could be forgiven for thinking that you were dreaming when you’re in the middle of Gloucester and you see cows or sheep running about. But for 13 years St James City farm has provided a taste of the countryside in the heart of the city of Gloucester.

At Studley Grange there are two attractions:

Studley Grange Butterfly World:

You can walk among some of the most beautiful butterflies in the World, flying freely against a backdrop of tropical plants and skimming over fish-filled ponds.

The Craft Village:

See arts and crafts being created

Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world's most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around. You can see them feeding and flying in a wonderful tropical environment.

You can get close to the animals and feed some of them yourself with the feed on sale.  Other animals you can feed with us; the baby calves are bottle fed in the morning and in the afternoon after milking and the pigs are fed at lunchtime.

Watch the milking and discover where the creamy white stuff you put on your cereal comes from.

The Living Rainforest has over 700 species of plants and animals to discover, in addition to a ‘Human Impact’ exploration space. It is largely devoted to generating awareness of the plight of the World's rainforests and the animals that live in them.

Attractions include:

• a giant water lily

• a dwarf crocodile

The birthplace of modern conservation, Slimbridge Wetland Centre is set within 325 hectares against a spectacular Severn Estuary backdrop. Land Rover rides and canoe safaris guarantee close encounters with a dazzling array of wetland life and there’s lots for our young visitors to enjoy, including the welly-boot land play area.

The Wigginton Waterfowl Sanctuary and Childrens' Farm is the brainchild of Mable Warner, who converted the 22 acre site in 1989 into a sanctuary. The design and layout of the Sanctuary is designed around the natural features of the land and the existing natural springs system.

The park was created in 1974 by Philip Meigh, who landscaped his vision to give a superb backdrop to beautiful birds, by incorporating delightful follies, landscaped parkland and a dash of charm supplied by the carefully chosen deer, and pygmy goats.