Looking for unforgettable animal days out?
Our Animal Special brings together some of the best wildlife attractions for families, from exciting safari adventures to heart-warming rescue work.
Whether your children love lions, giraffes, horses or farm animals, these amazing places offer fun, learning and close-up animal encounters for a perfect family day out.
Hertfordshire Zoo in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Zoo, voted the No.1 attraction in Hertfordshire, is home to over 800 animals and a brand-new vulture habitat highlighting vital conservation work. Alongside brand new Dinosaur Mini Golf, character days and family events, the zoo continues sharing the wonder of wildlife in 2026.
Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire
Woburn Safari Park, one of Bedfordshire’s most popular family attractions, is home to hundreds of remarkable animals roaming expansive parkland, from majestic lions to gentle giraffes and rare primates. With immersive drive‑through encounters, walk‑through habitats and a full calendar of family events, the Park takes explorers of all ages on unforgettable wildlife adventures.
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park in Dorset
Whatever the weather, there is loads of fun to be had at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park! As well as great indoor and outdoor play areas, there are hands-on animal experiences and lots of exciting activities throughout the year.
All the family can get close to all sorts of wonderful farm animals, enjoy goat racing or hop onto the tractor trailer ride.
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Marwell Zoo in Hampshire
Marwell Zoo is an unforgettable family day out! Get closer to nature and embrace your wild side at Marwell Zoo’s 140-acre walking safari park. Explore hundreds of exotic and endangered species, such as Rothschild’s giraffe, white rhinos, Amur tigers, Humbodlt penguins, red pandas, clouded leopards, snow leopards and all three species of zebra!
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Whitehouse Farm Centre in Northumberland
Visit The Farm and find adorable animals to feed and stroke, a soft play barn, adventure playground, trampolines, events and more!
The Farm is a great place for families, school and group visits of all ages enabling visitors to see, handle and feed a wide variety of animals from traditional breeds to more unusual and exotic species.
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