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Let’s Go and visit animals this summer!

Why stay inside when you can be enjoying the sunshine by visiting animals this summer? The United Kingdom is home to many wonderful zoos, safari parks, wildlife sanctuaries and farms, all full of animals eager to say hello! Take the children on an educational adventure they won’t forget and visit animals this summer.
The Let’s Go Animal Special is packed with your favourite animal destinations. Read our top picks for wonderful days out to visit animals this summer!
Pre-booking is recommended at all locations.

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Woburn Safari Park in Ridgmont, Bedfordshire

Bring your troop to experience the wonders of nature and enjoy a full day out at Woburn Safari Park, filled with fun, learning and playtime.

Keep a look out for the beautiful bear cubs, tiny meerkat pups, leaping lemur infants and many other adorable baby animals as you adventure along!

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Godstone Farm in Godstone, Surrey

With babies born all year round Godstone Farm is the place for a truly memorable trip. Behind the scenes animal encounters are a great way to celebrate a special occasion and this interactive farm in Surrey offers a range of experiences. There’s something for every animal lover, young or old!

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West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire

Discover it all at West Midland Safari Park this summer! Encounter incredible animals on the self-drive Safari like rhinos, lions, elephants, giraffes and more. There’s also more to explore on foot, with penguins, meerkats and incredible, life-sized dinosaurs!

Don’t forget to book in advance to get 20% off on selected dates.

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BugzUK in Lenwade, Norfolk

Kids just love to hold huge bugs, and that’s just what you can do at this the most unusual new zoo to open in Norfolk. See huge millipedes, tarantulas and scorpions that light up and over 200 tropical insects at this crazy new attraction that everyone is talking about. You don’t have to love bugs, but you will love this experience.

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Whitehouse Farm Centre in Morpeth, Northumberland

Visitors can get up close to a range of reptiles and bugs in our critter encounters, join in the meerkat talk and feeds, learn about our owls from our onsite falconer and even groom goats and ponies!

For a truly memorable hands on experience, you can purchase animal food to feed Whitehouse’s cows, sheep, goats, horses, ponies, alpaca’s, llama’s, donkey’s, fallow deer, emu’s and reindeer. We are also home to many exotic animals like coatimundi, marmoset monkeys, skunks and wallabies

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Stratford Butterfly Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

National Insect Week runs from 20th June 2022 -26th June 2022 and is organised by The Royal Entomological Society to encourage people of all ages to learn more about insects. During Insect Week visitors to Stratford Butterfly Farm can take part in daily afternoon demonstrations on insects, pollinators, their lifecycle, and their habitats.

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Kent Life Heritage Farm Park in Sandling, Kent

A visit to Kent Life allows you to get up close and personal to our smaller farmyard friends in our cuddle corner walkthrough and join in with feeding and grooming sessions throughout the day. Found a favourite? Why not consider adoption?

While you’re here, don’t forget to visit our neighbours at the Kent Owl Academy.

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Marwell Zoo in Winchester, Hampshire

Unleash your inner explorer at Marwell Zoo! Spot new arrivals such as two playful wallaby joeys, four fluffy penguin chicks and catch a rare glimpse of their blue-faced honeyeater chick. Marwell is the only zoo in the UK house to this species. Download their new app for fun animal facts!

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Caldecott and Aylsham, Norfolk

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is welcoming visitors to Redwings Caldecott, near Great Yarmouth, and Redwings Aylsham, north of Norwich. The centres are open every weekend, Friday to Monday from 10am. Paddock walks will close at 3pm, but gift shops and cafes remain open until 4pm. Entry is free although donations towards the charity’s work are always gratefully received. Dogs on leads are very welcome.

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Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

A great small family zoo in the heart of London, with lots of mammals, reptiles and birds to see including endangered animals and native farm breeds.

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West Midlands Safari Park

Enjoy a great family day out at West Midlands Safari Park with safari drive-through, dinosaurs, theme park and more! Short breaks are also available.

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Park Hall Countryside Experience

A great day out in Shropshire, Park Hall Countryside Experience has hands-on animal activities, play areas, countryside, museums and seasonal events.

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All Things Wild

Year-round attraction in Worcestershire with animals, dinosaurs and indoor and outdoor activities including play areas, a nature trail and indoor beach.

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SEA LIFE Hunstanton

Discover a fascinating underwater world on a fun, family day out at SEA LIFE Hunstanton in Norfolk.

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Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

Discover an exciting world of animals and adventure in Oxfordshire. Get close to giraffe, lemurs, penguins, owls, snakes and many, many more.

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Roves Farm

Visit Roves Farm near Swindon for animals, tractor trailer rides, outdoor play, indoor play barn, toddler time and events including Family Camp Weekends.

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WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

For a great family day out, visit Arundel Wetland Centre in Sussex where there is something new to see and learn each season.

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The Bug Parc

Enjoy some amazing and exciting family time at the very unique Bug Parc in Lenwade, Norfolk. See an astonishing number of brilliant minibeasts!

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Bucklebury Farm Deer & Safari Park

Friendly animals, play areas, indoor playbarn, trailer rides and glamping tents for short breaks. Take the kids to visit Bucklebury Farm in Berkshire.

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Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre

Involved in breeding and conservation this centre has unusual reptiles, raptors, owls and a chance to become a falconer for the day!

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Wellington Country Park

Enjoy adventure play, animals, trails and more at Wellington Country Park near Reading. Fun day out for ages up to 8 years and ideal for family staycations.

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Blackpool Zoo

When you are in Blackpool a trip to the Zoo makes a favourite family day out where you can discover exotic and endangered species from around the world.

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Hatton Adventure World

Enjoy all-weather family fun at Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire with play areas, animals, falconry centre, assault course, seasonal events and more.

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Howletts

Enjoy a day out like no other! This great conservation Wildlife Park has over 400 animals, including Kent's only giant anteaters!

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary

Visit this wildlife sanctuary set in beautiful gardens and meet colourful birds and friendly animals.

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Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens

Enjoy a peaceful day out at Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens. A great place for walks with the family.

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SEA LIFE Weymouth

Discover a fascinating underwater world on a fun, family day out at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park in Dorset.

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The Monkey Sanctuary

There's lots of fun to be had at this delightful monkey sanctuary, a project of Wild Futures registered charity.

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WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Discover the incredible variety of wildlife living at Llanelli Wetland Centre, try den building and have fun in the amazing outdoor adventure play areas.

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Africa Alive!

Meet lots of amazing animals at Africa Alive! A great learning environment for all ages filled with exploration!

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Welsh Mountain Zoo

This zoo in North Wales is home to a wide variety of species, from big cats and primates to reptiles and birds. A great day out for families of all ages.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park

Visit Shepreth Wildlife park to see a wide variety of animals, big and small, whilst learning about the endangered species programmes.

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Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm

Stratford Butterfly Farm in Warwickshire is home to hundreds of beautiful free-flying butterflies, the fascinating Discovery Zone and Minibeast Metropolis.

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Sacrewell

Families can enjoy a great day out in some of Cambridgeshire's most beautiful countryside.

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Birdworld

One of England's largest bird parks to go face to face with an array of birds, mammals and reptiles, including penguins, piranhas and parrots!

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Pink Pig Farm

Dedicate a day out at Pink Pig working farm near Scunthorpe. There are heaps of things to do in outdoor and indoor areas plus animal handling and feeding.

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Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo has amazing animals, endangered species, important conservation programmes and offers fantastic family fun in Gruffalo Land and WetnWild!

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Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Acres of magical fun for the whole family. Meet farmyard animals, enjoy indoor and outdoor play, see birds of prey, ride a tractor and much more.

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World of Country Life

World of Country Life, located in Exmouth, is a great day out for all the family come rain or shine!

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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Martin Mere Wetland Centre has lots to keep all the family entertained with wildlife to see, plenty of activities, things to do and great events.

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Hamerton Zoo Park

Dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, Hammerton Zoo near Sawtry is home to a large variety of animals.

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Peak Wildlife Park

Large walkthroughs allow visitors to get close to a variety of endangered and exotic animals at this wildlife park in the Staffordshire Peak District.

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SEA LIFE Brighton

Discover a fascinating underwater world on a fun, family day out at SEA LIFE Brighton in Sussex.

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Beale Wildlife Park

Enjoy a day out in Berkshire at Beale Wildlife Park with animals, birds, Pets Corner, fun activities and beautiful gardens on the banks of the River Thames.

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Kent Life

Home to Britain's last working oasthouse, this is a nostalgic attraction with historic buildings, farmyard animals and play areas.

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Barleylands

A fun day out full of indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, tractor and trailer rides.

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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary provides a safe and permanent home for donkeys in distress.

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Manor Farm

The award-winning Manor Farm in Hampshire offers families a multitude of activities and fun.

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Bristol Zoo Project (Wild Place Project)

Animals, conservation, outdoor learning and adventure: Bristol Zoo Project on the outskirts of the city ticks all the boxes for great family days out!

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Bocketts Farm Park

Enjoy wonderful indoor and outdoor activities, friendly animals to meet and feed, outdoor play, tractor and pony rides, indoor playbarns and more in Surrey.

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National Forest Adventure Farm

Animals, indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, JCB Big Dig Zone, summer maize maze and more! Visit the National Forest Adventure Farm in Staffordshire.

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National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Discover a fascinating underwater world on a fun, family day out at SEA LIFE Birmingham in the West Midlands.

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Folly Farm Pembrokeshire

Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire has farm animals, exotic species such as lions, exciting play areas, a land train, vintage funfair, accommodation and more!

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Hardy’s Animal Farm

Have the chance to handle and feed the animals at Hardy's Animal farm or enjoy the 3 indoor play areas on a fun, family day out for all ages.

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Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Visit Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park in Buckinghamshire. Animal barn, goat walkthrough, wildlife zone, two play barns, outdoor play, nature trails and more!

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Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park

Explore this great working farm and see some fabulous wildlife too!

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SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth

Discover a fascinating underwater world on a fun, family day out at SEA LIFE in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Have a fun day out exploring this exciting Wildlife Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight!

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Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre

Redwings Aylsham is situated in idyllic countryside just 12 miles north of Norwich and is home to nearly 50 horses, ponies and donkeys.

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Colchester Zoo

A fun family-orientated zoo with a huge variety of animals. Go along and learn about the different animals and their habitats.

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Hertfordshire Zoo

Visit Hertfordshire Zoo for all sorts of family fun, not least seeing an amazing collection of animals!

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SEA LIFE Loch Lomond

Discover a fascinating underwater world on a fun, family day out at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, just 30 minutes from Glasgow.

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Amazon World Zoo Park

Visit the exciting Amazon world Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight with a huge range of unusual rare and exotic animals.

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Longdown Activity Farm

Have a wonderful day out bottle feeding calves, feeding the ducks, going on tractor rides and even becoming a farmer for the day!

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Screech Owl Sanctuary and Animal Park

Children will enjoy this delightful sanctuary near Indian Queens in Cornwall, with owl handling and animal encounters.

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Banham Zoo

Learn about different animals, birds and reptiles at Banham Zoo. There are lots of activities and experiences for everyone.

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Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

Get close to unusual animals and birds at the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre. A lovely day out in the Herefordshire countryside for all the family.

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Blue Planet Aquarium

Encounter over 100 living underwater displays in themed areas that get you close to some amazing animals and one of the largest collections of sharks.

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The Big Cat Sanctuary

Take the family to see some big cats at this sanctuary, with excellent conditions for the successful breeding of beautiful, yet endangered animals.

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The Hop Farm Family Park

Packed full of fun, the Hop Farm Family Park in Kent is perfect for families to spend a great day out. There are so many activities to enjoy!

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Longleat

Unforgettable safari drive-through, animal encounters, adventure play and more! Plan a family day out at Longleat in Wiltshire or even stay overnight.

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Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo is an unforgettable day out for all the family. Get closer to nature and embrace your wild side at Marwell Zoo’s 140-acre walking safari park!

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Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Have a brilliant day out with your little ones at this exciting Theme Park! You can even make a weekend of it.

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New Forest Wildlife Park

Discover amazing wildlife, with interesting Keeper feeding talks. fun at the fabulous adventure playgrounds and Keeper Experiences.

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Godstone Farm

Enjoy great farmyard entertainment at Godstone Farm in Surrey. There's lots to see and do - just super fun for a family day out!

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