Discover The Best Zoos Near You

Without a doubt, one of the best days out that you can plan for your family has got to be a day trip to your local zoo. We've got you covered! Just browse our local UK listings pages to discover the best zoos near you. There are some great ideas!

If your kids are animal lovers there are zoos across the UK that are home to giraffes, meerkats, zebras, penguins, lions, tigers, flamingoes, gorillas and komodo dragons, and that's just skimming the surface. For your little merbabies, take a trip into the deep and check out an aquarium! You might even find a dinosaur park with models that will terrify and delight your younger kids.

Zoos and other animal-themed parks are never going to go out of fashion for a great family day out, so add it to your list of holiday activities, and see what we have to offer below.

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Five Sisters Zoo, West Calder

West Calder

Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder is a family-run zoo with more than 198 different species of mammals, birds and reptiles from all around the world. Take part in one of o...

Wingham Wildlife Park, Canterbury

Canterbury

Wingham Wildlife Park is Kent’s fastest growing wildlife park, nestled just outside the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, in Kent. As a family-owned park, we’re proud...

ZSL London Zoo, London

London

London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828. Visit ZSL London Zoo in the heart of London. There are more than 750 species o...

Twycross Zoo, The World Primate Centre, Leicestershire

Atherstone, Warwickshire

Open 364 days a year, Twycross Zoo is fun day out for all the family set amongst the beautiful countryside on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border. Explore the animal ...

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, Battersea

Battersea

This magical Children's Zoo is located next to the river Thames in Battersea Park. See monkeys, lemurs, coati and crawl down the tunnel to meet the meerkats. Chat to th...

Roundhay Park and Tropical World, Leeds

Leeds

The 700 acre Rounday Park is located three miles from Leeds city centre in Princes Avenue, Tropical World and the adjacent Canal Gardens are on the opposite side of the roa...

Sealife Adventure, Southend on Sea

Southend-on-sea

THE GREATEST ZOOQUARIUM EXPERIENCE! Welcome to Sealife Adventure in Southend-on-Sea, the UK’s first Zooquarium! Explore so much more than just a regular aquarium – immerse...

Bucklebury Farm

Reading

Bucklebury Farm Park is an animal park located in Bucklebury in Berkshire, England. The Farm Park consists of mostly Animals, Play equipment, Deer and Woody's Cafe which op...

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, Dorset

Wareham

Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is home to over 260 primates, including over 50 chimpanzees, and Europe’s official crèche for orphaned orangutan infants. Many of...

Hobbledown Heath: Animal Adventure Play Park

London

The magical land of Hobbledown Heath, one of London’s biggest indoor and outdoor adventure play parks, is now open! Located in Hounslow, West London, it is part of the larg...

Indoor Mini-Zoo with Animal Handling in Chingford

Chingford

Big kids back to school? Looking to do something with the little'uns? Get To Know Animals Mini Zoo is our stunning tropical haven in a big City! Surround yourself with arou...

Reaseheath's Mini Zoo

Nantwich

Open weekends and school holidays Reaseheath’s Mini Zoo is set in the scenic rural grounds of Reaseheath College. During your visit you will see species from around the wo...

All Things Wild Nature Centre, Worcestershire

Evesham

All Things Wild is a fantastic year-round family attraction, comprising of plenty of activities both indoor and outdoor, to keep all ages entertained whatever the weather! ...

Puxton Park, Somerset

Weston-super-mare

Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside the 50-acre family adventure park is one of the largest visitor attractions in the South West, providing fun and variety with some...

Paradise Park Wildlife Santuary and JungleBarn Play Centre

Hayle

Your family will love a day in Paradise...! An Award-winning wildlife sanctuary with tropical birds, set around sheltered Victorian gardens, a great day out for all the fa...

Sea Life Scarborough, Yorkshire

Scarborough

There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you'll discover: Rainforest Adventure – Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and ...

Blackpool Zoo, Lancashire

Blackpool

With more than 1,500 animals, Blackpool Zoo provides new standards of animal care and aims to provide a stimulating, informative and enjoyable experience that demonstrates ...

Africa Alive!

Lowestoft

Make your day out an adventure with a visit to Africa Alive!. Explore the sights and sounds of Africa discovering lions, giraffe, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more anima...

Crocodiles of the World, Oxfordshire

Carterton

Crocodiles of the World in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, is the UK's only crocodile zoo and is dedicated to crocodiles and their conservation. With more than 100 crocodile...

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park - Birthday Parties!

Hogshaw

Host your special day at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park and enjoy 2 hours of jam-packed animal themed fun. With the party food taken care of and full access to the farm to en...

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