Farms, zoos & wildlife parks

An ideal family day out. Get close to all sorts of farm animals, learn about them and have fun. Join in with the constantly changing, hands-on activities and demonstrations. In poor weather enjoy the Giant Indoor Playbarn - children can whoosh down fast, scramble through nets & tunnels and much more! Adults can relax in tea rooms! Open 7 days, 10am-5.30pm

An RSPB wetland nature reserve. We have a variety of trails to take a walk round (wheelchair accessible) and 7 hides for watching wildlife. There is also a visitor centre with classrooms, toilet & baby changing facilities, a cafe & picnic area. There are spotter sheets & explorer backpacks for children, plus a busy year-round events programme for children, adults & families. Free for RSPB members with a small charge per car for non members.

The Wildlife Park first started as a private wild animal sanctuary in 1979, when a young injured jackdaw was brought to us to look after. 'Jack' recovered and soon became one of the family. Since then there have been many changes - including the recent addition of the Tigers, the rescued Lynx and Mountain Lions. Our conservation projects have included a Crayfish Rearing Project, featured on TV.

Families can find fun activities, farmyard favorites and a host of demonstrations to excite and entertain their little ones here at Standalone Farm. They will also be able to visit the Greenway Café, play area and gift shop too. From sheep to cows, goats to pigs, ducks to chickens; regular feeding sessions and tractor trailer rides, our wide variety of things to do makes it a great day out for children of all primary school ages.

Two Oaks pony sanctuary is a pony and horse rescue & rehabilitation home in Northchurch, Berkhamstead. We are a non government funded organisation so have to work extra hard to raise the funds we so desperately need. Although pony and horse rescue is our main objective, we also rescue a number of different animals including; goats, pigs, feral cats, chickens, geese and ducks. Entry is free. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 2pm

We are a farm based in rural Bedfordshire. Every spring we are open to the public over several weekends. It is a great chance not only to see the newborn lambs, but lots more to see and do for the family including pony rides, sheep shearing and tractor & trailer rides. Please check the website for dates.

Willows Activity Farm offers a wonderful family day out with a fun packed programme of farmyard animals, adventure play including Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, fun fair rides, children's shows and Tristan the Tractor ride. We've plenty of indoor adventure play too. With a seasonally changing programme there is always something new to see and all included in the price of your ticket!

Marvel at the architecture of the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. Stroll around our 18th century pleasure grounds and explore our woodland.

The only in-hand farm of its kind in the National Trust. Home Farm is a model for sustainable farming practices and home to many rare-breed animals including Shire horses, pigs, sheep, cows and goats; with daily activities and adventure... Read more

Woburn Safari Park is a drive-through Bedfordshire wildlife park with more than 75 species of exotic and endangered species.

All tickets include a self-drive Road Safari, Foot Safari with keeper talks, and plenty of free indoor and outdoor play areas!

You can get up close and personal with our animals. Feed them, pet them and even cuddle them during our 'Cuddly Encounters' hands on sessions. As well as our wide range of farm, zoo and exotic animals there are tractor & trailer rides, animal demonstrations, a mini fun fair, crazy golf and lots of outdoor play fun. For rainy days there's the heated indoor soft play centre and cafe.