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

We have a huge collection of over 400 animals. Have fun in one of our five adventure playgrounds, at the daily shows and at the meet the keeper sessions. Enjoy a coffee while the kids monkey around in the Tumble Jungle or splash about in Paradise Lagoon paddling pool. Spot the dinosaurs from the Woodland Railway or visit the National Speedway Museum.

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... Read more

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 our brand new 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!

We're one of the largest rare breed centres, set amidst an 18th-century and modern farmyard with Shire Horses, Longhorn and White Park cattle, pigs and sheep to name a few. Try your hand at grooming the donkeys, meet the Shires, drive a mini tractor or see how you get on at milking a bucket! Discover the adventure playground with picnic tables and chairs nestled under the trees.

Enjoy a safari adventure, without having to leave the UK, as you drive through the home of lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, rhinos, and many other wild animals in the Road Safari. Continue the adventure in the Foot Safari, home to some of the smaller animals including penguins, red pandas, lemurs, and more, where you can also enjoy amazing keeper talks to allow you to get to know the individual animals... Read more