Animal Farms in Essex

Marsh Farm Country Park & Fort Fun
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Marsh Farm Country Park & Fort Fun
Marsh Farm Country Park is owned and managed by Essex County Council where children can meet the animals and use the indoor / outdoor adventure play areas. It provides an enjoyable and educational day out for all the family and meet and pet farm animals in the Pet Barn where guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets rats, and other animals or just go for a...
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife
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Tropical Wings World of Wildlife
 There is a massive selection of wildlife to interact with at Tropical Wings in Essex. Some of Daily activities and attractions at the zoo include:     * One of the UK's largest tropical butterfly houses     * Feeding the Wallabies     * Otter and Meerkat Feeding Time     * Birds of...
Barleylands Farm - Billericay
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Barleylands Farm - Billericay
Barleylands Farm Centre is accessed from our large, free car park. Children of all ages can meet and feed our friendly farm animals, ride the mini tractors around the farm and let off steam in the adventure play area. Come along and visit Sam the ferret, cuddle a rabbit in the bunny barn and see if the ducks and geese are visiting our pond or ride...
Colchester Zoo
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Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is constantly evolving to ensure our world class level of commitment to our animals. If you would like to contribute to any of our developments listed below, or require further information on our donation schemes - please click here. Colchester Zoo's Nature Area In an exciting new development Colchester Zoo has recently acquired 1.2...
Old MacDonald's Farm
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Old MacDonald's Farm
For all weather fun days out let your kids go mad in our superb indoor soft play area whilst you relax and enjoy a nice cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee. When the sun is shining Old MacDonald’s Farm is a fantastic family attraction full of fun outdoor activities. You can spend time with the farm animals or have fun on our exciting rides...
Orchard Farm Alpaca
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Orchard Farm Alpaca
Open days and organised events held throughout the year.(Publicised dates only, see website for details Events via pre booking). Our open days are Free entry and suitable for all. We are a small Alpaca farm where you can get up close to these amazing animals and hand feed them. There is a small café on site for refreshments and some Alpaca...
Lee Valley Park Farms - Waltham
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Lee Valley Park Farms - Waltham
Lee Valley Park Farms in Waltham Abbey, Essex are just the best kind of fun when it comes to a great value family day out. For a great family day out come and visit us at Lee Valley Park Farms! Whizz down our toboggan run in the Alpine Adventure . Then bound around the world in 80 leaps with our World of Farming zone and learn about llamas,...
Redwings Horse Sanctuary - Ada Cole Visitor Centre
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary - Ada Cole Visitor Centre
Meet rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules nose-to-nose at Redwings Ada Cole – from irresistibly fluffy Shetland pony Tinkerbell to cheeky wheeling and dealing donkeys Del Boy and Rodney. Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is part of the UK’s largest horse sanctuary, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, where animal lovers can get up close and...
Kentwell Hall
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Kentwell Hall
Kentwell Hall is a stately home in Long Melford, Suffolk, England. It includes the hall, outbuildings, and a rare breeds farm and gardens.
Rye Meads Nature Reserve
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Rye Meads Nature Reserve
This urban nature reserve has something to offer everyone and will appeal to families, walkers, birdwatchers and photographers. It is a great place to relax and wind down, listen to birdsong, see flocks of wild ducks and enjoy views of lakes, meadows and marshes.
Mistley Place Park
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Mistley Place Park
Mistley Place Park is a sanctuary that receives no funding from outside organisations and relies totally on income from the tearooms and visitors to the park, along with donations from the public. Here at Mistley Place Park, we have over 2,000 rescued animals at any one time and the numbers continue to increase. Those currently being ...
Paradise Wildlife Park - Broxbourne
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Paradise Wildlife Park - Broxbourne
Paradise Wildlife Park is a privately owned establishment with the conservation of animals as it's main objective. The Sampson Family have owned the site for 21 years and have built a reputable Animal Park and Leisure Venue that is enjoyed by generations of local families. Not only does the Park serve the local community by offering employment,...
Waltham Abbey Gardens
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Waltham Abbey Gardens
Waltham Abbey Gardens offer relaxing surroundings rich in history. It’s the reputed burial site of King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Some of the remains visible today, including the cloister entry, Abbey gateway, precinct and chapter house walls, and the stone bridge over the Cornmill Stream, give an...
Hollow Trees
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Hollow Trees
hether you are visiting East Anglia for the first time or have lived here all your life you are welcome to Hollow Trees Farm. Hollow Trees is a 140 acre mixed farm in 'high' Suffolk. As farmers we enjoy producing food for you as well as working with education, wildlife and conservation. The Hollow Trees Farm Trail is popular with all ages....
Linton Zoo -  Cambridge
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Linton Zoo - Cambridge
Linton has a large number of the big cats and form part of the zoo breeding program where you can see infants and adult varieties! Hosting a big variety of other species and animals for the kids to view! Linton Zoo has evolved out of our family's love, interest and concern for the wildlife of the world. In January 1972 we moved from Bishops...
Newham City Farm - Beckton
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Newham City Farm - Beckton
Come and visit Blaze the gigantic Shire Horse or taste the honey made in the farm's very own bee hives. The farm's pond is home to a host of geese and ducks. Opened in 1977, Newham Farm is one of London's longest established city farms, and boasts, among other animals, pigs, sheep and pygmy goats and even birds of prey. Free entry...
The Barnyard - Sittingbourne
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The Barnyard - Sittingbourne
Farm shops with a restaurant, and enjoy tranquil woodland trails, and an exciting summer maze set within 150 acres of Kent countryside. Take a revitalising walk around The BarnYard’s expansive 150 acre site.  Explore the Kent countryside whilst enjoying the view of the entire landscape and surrounding scenery, walk through our...
Brookes Farm - Skeltons Lane Park
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Brookes Farm - Skeltons Lane Park
Brooks Farm is a wonderful visitor’s attraction based inside Skeltons Lane Park, Leyton, E10. The farm has full disabled access and two disabled parking bays (call to book).  Parking is widely available on Skeltons Lane or Byron Road, although we strongly advise the use of public transport.During school holidays there are...
Woodlands Farm - Welling
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Woodlands Farm - Welling
Woodlands Farm covers approximately 89 acres on the borders of Greenwich and Bexley boroughs near to Oxleas Woods. Run by a charitable trust, it is an educational Farm managed under the Natural England Higher Level Countryside Stewardship Scheme where we try to balance farming practice with the needs of nature...
Birch Farm - Ipswich
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Birch Farm - Ipswich
 Based in 60 Acres of beautiful Suffolk Countryside our nursery and holiday club allow children to explore the countryside in a safe supported way. Whilst our pool and activity play barn overlooks our woodland offering a relaxing experience for all. All with free parking. Why not explore what we offer:  A Quality Assured 100 place...
Jimmy's Farm - Wherstead
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Jimmy's Farm - Wherstead
Welcome to Jimmy's Farm as seen on TV, home of the rare breed Essex Pig. We are a working farm and are open for visitors 7 days a week. There's loads to do at the farm for a great family day out. We have a Nature Trail, Woodland Walk, Beautiful Garden's, Farm Shop, Adventure Play Area and Field Kitchen. You can buy all of our...
Eagle Heights - Eynsford
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Eagle Heights - Eynsford
Eagle Heights is one of the UK's largest bird of prey centres, currently we have a collection of approximately 150 raptors. This includes over 50 species, many of which are now breeding at the centre or can be seen flying in our daily demonstrations. We're also an expanding wildlife park for many different species of animals, including cheetahs,...
The Hawking Centre - Doddington
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The Hawking Centre - Doddington
Children aged 8 - 12 years can have a fantastic opportunity to spend hands on time with birds of prey, in our new Falconry Fun Days, designed both to educate and to entertain, run by expert Falconers. The Day begins at 10am. A VIP tour of the birds is followed by short tuition on handling the birds. Then it's straight on to wearing a...
Stepping Stones Farm - Stepney Way
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Stepping Stones Farm - Stepney Way
Stepping Stones Farm was set up in 1979 as a result of community consultation. Local residents, schools, churches & community groups were consulted and a small patch of land was secured for the farms use. Since then we have doubled in size thanks to London Borough of Tower Hamlets giving us the derelict land that forms our square of 4.2 acres ...
Spitalfields Farm - Buxton Street
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Spitalfields Farm - Buxton Street
Spitalfields City Farm is the nearest city farm to the square mile. Despite this, the farm is located in one of the most deprived and densely populated wards of Tower Hamlets (DOE 1996), although Spitalfields remains a vibrant and colourful multi-cultural area with strong community links. The farm is a registered charity and company limited by...
Shepreth Wildlife Park
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Shepreth Wildlife Park
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 that time we have adopted many other injured victims and have hand reared countless orphaned animals such as foxes, hedgehogs, squirrels, rabbits, deer,...
Hackney City Farm
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Hackney City Farm
For over 20 years , Hackney City Farm has been giving the local community the opportunity to experience farming right in the heart of the city. It offers an opportunity for children and adults to get up close to a range of farmyard animals. Have a browse and find out more about what we do, or better still, come and visit us and see for...
Kent Life - Maidstone
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Kent Life - Maidstone
Kent Life is a 28 acre , premier heritage farm attraction that encompasses a wonderful farmyard with a family of friendly animals ranging from donkeys, horses and ferrets to piglets, goats and lambs, many of whom are reared on site. At Cuddle Corner, our brand new petting area, you can even get up close to the farm animals.  In addition, our...
Wandlebury Country Park - Cambridge
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Wandlebury Country Park - Cambridge
On the gentle Gog Magog Hills just south of Cambridge, Wandlebury is a welcome retreat for walkers and nature lovers. With 110 acres (40 ha) of beautiful woods and chalk grassland, the remains of a 5th Century BC Iron Age Hill Fort (a Scheduled Ancient Monument), walks over some 8 miles (12 km) of meandering...
Freightliners Farm - Islington
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Freightliners Farm - Islington
 Come and enjoy a taste of country life in the city. Freightliners Farm, in the heart of Islington, provides an exciting opportunity for you to experience a real working farm in action. The Farm is open all year round from Tuesday to Sunday. On Monday, the farm is closed except on Bank Holidays. During the Christmas period, the farm is...
Surrey Docks Farm - South Wharf
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Surrey Docks Farm - South Wharf
Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm in the heart of London.  It occupies a 2.2 acre site on the south bank of the river Thames in Rotherhithe. The farm works with local communities and the people of Southwark to provide many unique opportunities for people to learn about farming and food production, and to be actively involved...
Nepicar Farm
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Nepicar Farm
Everything you need to keep a young family happy In the fresh outdoor countryside.     Full variety of traditional farm animals     Pleasant farm and woodland walks     Tractor and Trailor Rides     Pet the small animals in 'Cuddle Corner'     The Story of Wool...
The National Horseracing Museum
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The National Horseracing Museum
  The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who committed suicide, which features the pistol...
Corams Fields - Bloomsbury
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Corams Fields - Bloomsbury
Coram's Fields is a unique seven acre playground and park for children and young people living in or visiting London. It includes a Youth Centre, Children's Centre, Community Nursery, Sports Programme, a city farm and a cafe which is open from March until October.  The park is open all year round from 9am until dusk and is free...
Kentish Town City Farm - London
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Kentish Town City Farm - London
Children, young people and adults are actively encouraged to participate in all aspects of animal care, from mucking out to helping with feeds and site maintenance. The farm has a stock of chickens, cows, ducks, geese, goats, horses, pigs and sheep. Some of the animals are rare breeds and they are are used to being ...
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm - Ipswich
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Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm - Ipswich
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is in the middle of the beautiful county of Suffolk in Eastern England and is a small livestock farm breeding farm animals that were once common but are now very rare. The main area of the farm is wheel-chair and push chair friendly and a disabled toilet and baby changing facilities are available in the Visitor's...
Tostock Aminal Parks
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Tostock Aminal Parks
Welcome to Tostock Animal Parks, a great place for the whole family to enjoy! Come and meet all of the wonderful characters down here at the farm. We have a plethora of animals here at Tostock Animal Parks, and they’re all waiting for you to come and meet them. You’ll find the funniest looking Llamas and some adorable baby Llama Crias...
Golders Hill Park - Hampstead Heath
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Golders Hill Park - Hampstead Heath
Facilities include an animal enclosure, butterfly house, a bandstand, children's play area, cafe, toilets. Sports facilities include grass and hard tennis courts, golf practice nets and croquet.
Christmas Tree Farm
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Christmas Tree Farm
At Christmas Tree farm we have a wide selection of animals. Some have been rescued or donated to the farm. At present we have 2 Jersey Cows called Betty and Daisy. Children and adults love their big long tongues. We also have 2 donkeys, one a Jenny called Ellee and one a Jack called J.C. Opening Times/: 10AM - 4PM NOV-FEB 10AM - 5.30PM MAR -...
Vauxhall City Farm - London SE11
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Vauxhall City Farm - London SE11
Vauxhall City Farm is an oasis in the heart of London, providing the local community and visitors from afar the opportunity to stay connected to nature and animals. Covering 1.5 acres of land, Vauxhall City Farm is home to over 80 animals, which provides a chance for Londoners to meet farm animals face to face from rare breed sheep and cows to...
Wimpole Home Farm
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Wimpole Home Farm
Part of the grandest working estate in Cambridgeshire 18th-century rare breeds farm with sheep, goats, cattle, pigs and horses Shire horse wagon rides and driving courses Collection of farm implements dating back 200 years Interpretive displays in the Great Barn The grandest working estate in Cambridgeshire What's new...
Peppa Pig World (Express Day Trip from London)
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Peppa Pig World (Express Day Trip from London)
Over 70 attractions for all ages, plus luxury transport from London What's included Access to Paultons Park, including Peppa Pig World Luxury return transfer on a superior coach Colouring kit, video screen, and Peppa Pig toys (for on-board entertainment only) Free WiFi USB charger at every coach seat Services of a Guest Service Assistant ...
Crystal Palace Park Farm
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Crystal Palace Park Farm
The farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare. It is also hoped that the facilities can be used to enhance the curriculum offer available in local schools, by providing day visits for up to...
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns is the centre for many conservation & rehabilitation activities benefitting owls and other birds of prey. These include running the Raptor Hospital for the treatment of injured wild birds of prey and the maintenance of rehabilitation & creche aviaries used by recuperating birds before their...
Willows Farm Village
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Willows Farm Village
Set in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, Willows Farm Village offers a wonderful family day out with a fun packed programme of farmyard animals adventure play, fun fair rides, children’s shows, falconry displays and tractor rides. We’ve plenty of indoor adventure soft play too. With a seasonally changing programme there is...
Aldenham Country Park
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Aldenham Country Park
The Park and Farm is open every day of the year with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It includes the following attractions: 175 acres of woodland Meadows and reservoir Sailing Fishing Rare breeds farm including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, shire horses, poultry and rabbits Childrens adventure and toddlers...
Wildwood Trust - Herne Bay
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Wildwood Trust - Herne Bay
A visit to Wildwood, is a great day out for all the family where you can see over 200 British animals past and present. Set in 40 acres of ancient woodland, Wildwood holds a stunning collection of over 200 British animals in semi-natural enclosures, laid out around a twisting woodland trail. See wolves, foxes, deer, badgers, owls, wild horses,...
Druidstone Park - Canterbury
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Druidstone Park - Canterbury
Whether you are interested in meeting our many friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland, or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park garden, you won't be disappointed. Set in a landscape valuable, not only for its natural beauty, but moreover its abundance of...
WWT London Wetland - Barnes
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WWT London Wetland - Barnes
Located on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, Southwest London the centre is home to rare and beautiful wildlife including Bitterns, Kingfishers and a colony of endangered Water voles. The spectacular 42 hectare reserve also features:     *       Fun family day out at London Wetland Centre...
Deen City Farm and Riding School - Merton
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Deen City Farm and Riding School - Merton
Deen City Farm is a unique, educational resource and registered charity in SW London, giving people the opportunity to learn from their visit or contribution to a successful community project. You can download a General Leaflet on the Farm from here. The Farm is based on National Trust land (part of the Morden Hall Park Estate) on the fringes of...
Beaver Water World - Tatsfield
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Beaver Water World - Tatsfield
Beaver Zoological Gardens & Reptile Rescue Centre is precisely that, we are a registered charity and we rescue reptiles and all the other animals in our care. We are not a Zoo in the accepted sense however we do have to have a zoo license in order to rescue dangerous wild animals and also to allow people to visit. In the grounds you will see...
National Dragonfly Project - Wicken Fen
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National Dragonfly Project - Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen was the very first Nature Reserve to be owned by The National Trust and is one of the best places in the country to see dragonflies with 22 species recently recorded on the fen. It is the ideal location for this centre.  On warm sunny days large numbers of these beautiful insects can be seen performing their marvellous...
Farmyard Funworld
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Farmyard Funworld
The Lincolnsfields Children’s Centre is a registered children’s charity providing opportunities for children, young people and adults with special needs. We provide catered and self-catering residential accommodation to enable groups, under adult supervision, to spend time away from their urban environment. We also have facilities...

Please find a list of Essex children's farms in or near this county for fun days out, offering animals for viewing and petting for you, your child, and your family. This could include sheep racing, feeding animals, play grounds, or shows including animals and meer cats.
A Children's farms may be a wonderful place around Essex to take the infants.  Young boys and girls, and most certainly tots looking for fascinating destinations to head to with a Grandma for instance, can occasionally interact with a wide variety of local animals. These may may include lambs, birds of prey, goats, miniature camels, wild boar, and possibly even cattle. Food may possibly be obtained for the pets from a shop. Your nearest children's farm can also have more unfamiliar animals such as skunks, exotic critters such as lizards and reptiles and even butterflies. Be assured if you are an Aunty with a nephew for instance, then you definitely will not likely be disappointedwith what a kid's petting zoo can offer you everyone.  Some zoos may also offer you a mobile service which would likely be of particular interest to a parent seeking to set up a special event potentially. So should you are now living in the Essex area and have children, then a petting zoo could easily be the ideal place for you to take the young ones. Ensure that you have a look at the website in advance to see if the petting zoo have offers on for a economical outing.