Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Kent

Wildlife Heritage Foundation - Ashford
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Wildlife Heritage Foundation - Ashford
WHF is not routinely open to the public; access via pre-booked events only! BIG CAT AFTERNOON TOUR Enjoy an exclusive visit to see Europe's most important collection of felids.   Our collection includes some of the World's most endangered big cats; Amur leopards, Sumatran tigers, Amur tigers, Snow leopards and North Chinese leopards. ...
Howletts Wild Animal Park - Canterbury
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Howletts Wild Animal Park - Canterbury
Howletts is a breeding sanctuary for some of the most rare and endangered species in the world.  With over 450 animals and over 50 individual species, visitors have the opportunity to see real animals, real close and be part of real conservation in action. Home to the world’s largest collection of critically endangered...
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - Hythe
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Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - Hythe
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the UK’s first conservation hotel & reserve. Once the opulent country estate or Sir Phillip Sassoon, Port Lympne’s 600 acres of private parkland is now home to more than 900 endangered animals including: the largest herd of black rhino in the UK, western lowland gorillas, tigers, lions,...
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,...
Wingham Wildlife Park - Canterbury
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Wingham Wildlife Park - Canterbury
At the park we have tried to ensure that our facilities offer you the most comfortable and enjoyable surroundings for your trip.  All of the facilities at the park have been designed to ensure that your visit is safe however please remember a few things when you visit the park to ensure that the trip gives you the best benefits: Ensure that...
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,...
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...
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...
Drusillas Park - Alfriston
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Drusillas Park - Alfriston
Where getting nose to nose with nature is all part of the most memorable fun family day out you can imagine. Voted the number one attraction in Sussex for days out with the kids by Southern FM listeners and Argus readers, we're just off the A27 at Alfriston, about 6 miles from Eastbourne and 12 miles from Brighton. Hello Kitty Secret Garden at...
Mohair Centre - Chiddingly
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Mohair Centre - Chiddingly
Holiday Club runs mid July to mid August: Each day will include feeding the animals and any routine stock tasks that need doing. There are always lots of jobs to be done. There might even be some bottle-feeding to do! Each week we'll have a different theme. There will be lots of crafts to choose from every day. There might be den...
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre - Eastbourne
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Seven Sisters Sheep Centre - Eastbourne
Welcome to the Seven Sisters Sheep Centre. A warm welcome awaits you at this family run farm. We are set in the beautiful Sussex Downland just 1 mile from Beachy Head. Our farm is packed full of animals and with loads of things to do, you can be sure that adults and children alike will have a great experience to remember. We also have a Mobile...
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...
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 ...
Battersea Park Children's Zoo - Battersea Park
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Battersea Park Children's Zoo - Battersea Park
Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London offers an exciting animal experience that combines a zoo, animal encounters, play area and relaxing cafe.Have you ever come face to face with a ring tailed lemur? Or popped up right beside a meerkat? Have you ever spent time with a pot bellied pig? Seen an otter at work? Chatted with a...
ZSL London Zoo - Regent's Park
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ZSL London Zoo - Regent's Park
See what's new at London Zoo. Indulge your senses and engage your mind and with so many exciting animals, a day at London Zoo offers the ultimate back to nature experience and supports the active conservation of many amazing species. Watch out for the Happy Families area, where you can see meerkats keeping an eye on their neighbours from rocky...
Chessington Zoo & World of Adventures
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Chessington Zoo & World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is the perfect place to share a fun kids and family day out, combining the attractions of a theme park and our very own Chessington zoo! Explore 9 Themed Lands, our Zoo and SEA LIFE centre Kids Go Free on Short Breaks at our safari-themed Resort hotel Go wild with our 2-day tickets Experience one of our Xtra...
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...
Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre - Horsham
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Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre - Horsham
The centre began as Julian's private collection and was moved to its current location in 1993. Its hard to believe that the site where Huxley's and its stunning garden stands was once a dumping site for the garden centre. However after lots of blood, sweat and tears Julian managed to turn the abandoned land into a well loved home for all...
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...
The Tropical Zoo - Brentford
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The Tropical Zoo - Brentford
The Tropical Zoo, based in London is a zoo that offers an indoor children's zoo experience. They have a great range of animals including crocodiles, tarantulas, piranahs and snakes. Monkeys: Bolivian Squirrel Monkey, Common Marmoset Monkey. Birds: Bengalese Eagle Owl, Congo African Grey Parrot, Green Wing Macaw, Military Macaw and more. You...
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,...
Mole Hall Wildlife Park - Walden
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Mole Hall Wildlife Park - Walden
 Mole Hall Wildlife Park was first opened to the public in 1963 and now covers over 20 acres of grounds and gardens, which surround the original moated manor house (private), which dates from 1287. The collection of animals and birds contains many exotic species including otters, flamingos, sarus cranes,  primates (including...
This section lists days out at zoos in or near Kent so if you would like to take the little monkeys to the zoo please see our list below. Some of the zoos listed maybe wildlife parks, or petting farms, these zoos have a varied selection of animals for viewing. there are various creatures at Safari Parks such as lions and you can sometimes drive through the paddocks and view them from the comfort of your car. there are also baboons and monkeys which can be fun to watch. Or there are elephants, giraffes and other African and Indian animals. A lot of zoos have collections of insects and birds and also water creatures, all in all a trip out to the zoo is an educational experience for your children.
If you are living in the Kent region and you are needing inspiration for a fun family day out then why not take the family to your nearest zoo. With a great deal to see and do, a day out to the zoo is the ideal day trip for kids of all age groups.  From Grandparents to toddlers, aunties and uncles, a day trip to the zoo is great fun for all of the family. The day out to your local zoo close to Kent is both equally helpful and full of facts, and will leave you having a long lasting impact.  The animals on exhibit will include many species of uncommon, unique and endangered animals. Getting close up to one of the bigger animals  for example rhinoceros or giraffes is an unique encounter. You will find many varied kinds of birds to view at a zoo like parrots and wading birds. Various zoos could have a reptile building so you are able to see animals like highly poisonous snakes including adders. The broad range of mammals will be on exhibit including gorillas as well as red pandas. From the streams as well as oceans of our earth you will find plenty of incredible fish to see including clown fish. Varied and amazing underwater life for example turtles are usually brilliant to discover. Amphibians such as newts will always be intriguing for kids of all ages to examine. The zoo is a location in which living animals are housed to be displayed and studied. The actual name is a well-known type of zoological garden, and a good number of zoos are landscapes or recreational areas that contains buildings and also other enclosures. Zoos normally maintain only wild animals, several of these from faraway nations around the world. However, some zoos display domestic animals such as cattle and sheep to demonstrate to city little ones who may have no way to pay a visit to farms. Kid's zoos are sometimes incorporated in zoological gardens. They might have areas where children can observe small animals, and sometimes now have sections where children can pet as well as feed tame animals.  Zoos are additionally crucial centres for wildlife preservation. A lot of zoos breed endangered species, some of which are extinct in the wild.