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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Arundel
Set in ancient woodlands in the middle of the South Downs; adjacent to the River Arun; overlooked by the historic Arundel Castle skyline the centre also attracts many wild birds to the lakes, reed beds and woodland areas on the site. Free Safaris on quiet, electric boats are offered everyday weather permitting. Gliding along the waterways of...
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Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve
Set in the sheltered Arun valley, in the heart of West Sussex, Pulborough Brooks is a fantastic place for a day out for people of all ages. There is a superb nature reserve and trail with birdwatching hides and viewpoints, a visitor area with gift shop and a tearoom with terrace - not to mention the play area! Facilities Visitor centre Car...
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Washbrooks Farm Centre - Hurstpierpoint
Welcome to Washbrooks Family Farm. Come and enjoy our beautiful location overlooking the South Downs in the village of Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. A great day out what ever the weather. We are a family business offering a great environment for young children to meet all their favourite farm animals under one roof and enjoy hours of...
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Fishers Farm Park - Billingshurst
The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor and outdoor play the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the Family Comes...
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Holmbush Farm - Faygate
Holmbush Farm Tearoom and Softplay - The bright and airy Holmbush Farm Tea Room and Soft Play is a jewel at the heart of the farm with a soft play area for young children which is open to the public year-round (weekdays only for children aged 0-5 years). Situated in a large, open plan barn, it is a warm and welcoming place where a team of lovely...
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Spring Barn Farm - Lewes
So much to see and do… Meet your favourite farm animals and our small animals up close, and join in the daily activity schedule! COCKY’S fantastic indoor play barn with MEGA slides (open from 10am) and Under 5’s and Under 3’s soft play Outdoor play areas, 2 big...
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Dunreyth Alpacas
Bruce & Peta live in an idyllic setting on the side of the South Downs in West Sussex.
They gave up their profession as Nurses and now run their herd of alpacas on their own land in Adsdean Park.
Everything they have achieved during this time has been without grants or help from local or government bodies.
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Middle Farm - Lewes
We are open from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There is no charge for entry to Middle Farm, apart from the Open Farm where tickets are £4.00 per head. There is no charge for children under 3. Season tickets also available at a cost £35 per...
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Blackberry Farm - Lewes
Blackberry Farm is set within 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside in the village of Whitesmith. Our family run farm is home to over 200 animals and wildfowl. We have carefully chosen our comprehensive collection of animals for their variety, character and good nature. They are all extremely friendly, most can be petted or...
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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...
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Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts - Chichester
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts is a fun day out for the whole family to enjoy whatever the weather, just 10 minutes South of Chichester, West Sussex. Formerly known as Earnley Butterflies and Gardens. Walk among Tropical Butterflies, see exotic Birds and get close to many Beasts. Wander through a maze of seventeen covered theme gardens,...
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Ladyland Farm
Educational fun with hands on interaction with all the animals: Feeding calves, lambs, kid goats, piglets, rabbits, chicks, etc. Collecting eggs. Conducted Fun Educational Visits during School Holidays. August weekdays Feeding 11:00 a.m., finishing 3:00 p.m. daily. ...
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Ashdown Llama Farm - Forest Row
Location Ashdown Forest Llama Park is located on Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, on the A22 about 5 miles south of East Grinstead. History The Ashdown Herd of llamas and alpacas was started in 1987. Over the years the numbers have increased and in 1995 what is now the Park was purchased, and opened to the public in 1996. There are now...
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Staunton Country Park - Havant
1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental lake, woodland and follies... the timeless beauty and tranquillity of the walled garden... the exotic species in the South Coast's largest glasshouses will amaze you.... surround the senses with colours, textures and aromatic scents in the Sensory Garden... get lost in the Golden Jubilee maze. ...
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
Get up close to your local wildlife at our Surrey Wildlife Festival. Join the fun with activities including meet the animals, face painting, games, food & drink and much much more. Limited parking for disabled. Cost: Adults £4, under 16’s £3, under 3’s FREE, family ticket £10 Start date: 08 June 2013,...
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Surrey Hills Llamas - Guildford
See the beautiful Surrey Hills come alive this Spring with a Llama Trek. Our footpaths are lined with pretty primroses and stunning bluebells, blossom, catkins and pussy willow provide a canopy as we trek to Hambledon Heath to look across the Weald of Surrey and Sussex. After your trek through this quiet corner of England The Merry...
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The British Wildlife Centre - Lingfield
See over forty different native wild animal species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer...and everything in between. We open... EVERY WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY from March to the end of October AND DAILY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. EASTER HOLIDAY: Saturday 9 April - Monday 25 April Outside public opening dates we are...
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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...
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Birdworld - Underwater World & Farm - Farnham
Birdworld and its facilities provide an excellent and ever expanding educational resource for schools and educational establishments. Our Education Team strives to promote an understanding of all birds and animals. This is done through fun and interesting talks in the park, for example: Penguin Feeding Talk the Birds of Prey Tour, the Safari Ride...
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Knockhatch Adventure Park - Hailsham
There's just so much to see and do here at Knockhatch Adventure Park there is something for everyone.With an animal farm and falconry enclosure to enjoy the beasts and birds! Set in 80 acres of countryside, the Park offers a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities, from crazy golf, to indoor soft play, quadapillar barrel...
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Bocketts Farm Park - Leatherhead
Bocketts farm is a working family farm set in beautiful countryside on the slopes of the North Downs in Surrey. We have lots of old and modern breeds of animals and many other attractions for all the family both inside and out. A great day out whatever the weather! We welcome all visitors. Being a working farm, no two days are quite the same!...
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Godstone Farm & Playbarn
Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills and a short distance from the M25, the farm is the perfect family fun filled day out. We pride ourselves on being interactive with an array of animals to see including Llamas, Goats, Sheep, Ducks, Pigs and many more plus the animal holding area where you can stroke the bunnies and chicks. As well as the animals...
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Portsmouth Blue Reef Aquarium
Welcome to Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea, Portsmouth, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East.Situated on Clarence Esplanade, between the two piers overlooking the busy Solent, Blue Reef Aquarium is a great visit whatever the weather. Enjoy close encounters with graceful sharks and rays. Stroll among the colourful inhabitants...
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Seaview Wildlife Encounter - Springvale
Situated in a stunning parkland setting with waterfalls, lakes and dramatic views across the Solent, this is the Island’s ultimate, multi-award-winning, wildlife attraction. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a personal, hands-on, wildlife experience. Strolling amongst rare...
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Hobbledown Childrens Farm - Epsom
Our guide will help you find all the information you and your young Hobblers need to plan your visit to Hobbledown. We want you to have the most mysterical experience here with us, so whether it’s your first visit or even your hundredth (we really hope so!), then a quick read through will make sure you really get the most out of your time at...
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Brickfields Horse Country - Ryde
Wherever you stay on the Isle of Wight, Brickfields is only a short distance away. Situated on the outskirts of Ryde, half a mile from the main A3054 and 2 miles from the Fishbourne Ferry. Brickfields is ideally positioned for access from all corners of the Island. If you are coming from the direction of Ryde there is a village Liink Bus that...
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Brading The Experience
The original Isle of Wight Wax Works Museum and Animal World was founded by Graham Osborne-Smith and opened in 1965. Today it is still owned by an Islander who has developed this historical and wonderfully interesting attraction into more than just a Wax Works. It now has many exciting ongoing developments, and in particular the huge new extension...
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Amazon World Zoo Park - Arreton
Amazon World Zoo Park is a special kind of attraction. Here you can learn about conservation and rainforests and come face to face with some of the worlds most unusual, beautiful and endangered creatures. Some you won't be able to see anywhere else in the UK or even Europe! Try to spot the many species of tropical bird flying freely through the...
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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...
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Miller's Ark Animals
The Mobile Farm concept embraces the desire to bring children and adults into close contact with farm animals, thus inspiring interest and respect, whilst providing an exciting experience in the security of their own environment. We bring everything we need except water, and clean up thoroughly on our departure. The Mobile Farm can include sheep...
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Trilakes Animal Park Trilakes and Little Angels
Trilakes is a children's mini farm located in Sandhurst with a variety of animals including chipmunks, goats, miniature horses, rabbits, pigs and sheep. The site itself is set in 19 acres of beautiful countryside with two stunning lakes. Facilities include: outside summer patio area sand pit (new for 2010) ...
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Butterfly & Fountain World - Wootton
Visit Butterfly World today to see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a natural environment! One of the Island's leading tourist attractions, you have the opportunity to learn more about our butterflies, visit the Italian & Japanese gardens, koi ponds, fountains, jumping jets, cafe, Medina garden centre and more! Whether you're here for...
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Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve - Newport
Arreton Down features Calcareous grassland / wildflowers The down holds a great variety of wildflowers - the best areas on Arreton have around 30 species per square metre. This includes good displays of yellow, horseshoe and kidney vetch. The downland is grazed through the winter by some 18 cattle, which not only graze the fine, herb rich, open...
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Manor Farm Country Park - Southampton
Chickens and ducks roam free around the picturesque farmyard, while a cast of real life historical characters can be found going about their daily chores. The aim of the site is to provide a living history visitor attraction and to conserve a farmstead of historic buildings, together with 400 acres of countryside, and to provide the...
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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - Wroxhall
The Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall, Isle of Wight and we are open to the public from Easter to October each year from 10:30am till 4:30pm weather permitting. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and ...
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Owl and Falconry Centre - Ventnor
A dazzling collection of some of the world’s most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of...
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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...
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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 -...
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Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - Newport
Robin Hill offers something for everyone, whether it is the thrill of the Island's 3 biggest rides to the challenge of Squirrel Tower or the peace of the woodland walks where the Red Squirrels live. Set in 88 acres of beautiful woodland and countryside the park offers activities and attractions for all ages with space for the 'young at...
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Owl and Monkey Haven - Newport
Welcome to the Island's Newest Award Winning Attraction. The Owl & Monkey Haven has been created to provide a safe, happy environment for primates & birds of prey who find themselves without a home. The Haven is not a zoo or animal collection, it is a sanctuary built to the highest possible standards with large bespoke enclosures to suit...
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Hounslow Urban Farm - Feltham
Hounslow Urban Farm is London's largest community farm. It covers 29 acres and is an important educational resource and new leisure facility for all the family. Visitors can enjoy a variety of colourful and unusual farm animals close-up, including 5 types of pigs, Exmoor ponies, 15 breeds of chicken, goats, rabbits, ducks, geese and lots more. ...
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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...
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The Hop Farm - Paddock Wood
Our Award Winning World of Activities is packed full of new features, rides and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations – come and enjoy one of life’s biggest adventures. For a fun filled great value family day out, immerse yourself in many activities during your visit, there really is something for everyone. On arrival...
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Manydown Family Fun - Basingstoke
Each year we lamb all the Manydown estate sheep at the Manydown Family Fun site so that you can enjoy seeing all the frolicking baby lambs. Throughout the day we hold lamb feeding and interactive demonstrations. As part of our Easter packed event you can also hold baby chicks and bunny rabbits. And if you’re lucky you may even see the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Wellington Country Park - Reading
Wellie says there's so much to do here at the Park that you might need a little help to plan your day. You could start by meeting Charlotte the engine and go for a ride on the miniature railway, or if you're feeling energetic you can climb, swing or slide in the adventure playground. Plan a lakeside adventure and track down the dinosaur, or spy...
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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,...
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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...
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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 ...
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Brent Lodge Animal Centre - Hanwell
What's on offer? The centre houses a wide variety of animals including: exotic birds mammals such as mongooses domestic species including goats and guinea pigs and an indoor area with monkeys, reptiles, spiders and more What's on offer? The centre houses a wide variety of animals including: exotic...
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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...
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Animal Rangers - Maidenhead
We are open every Saturday for young people to come and work hands on with our animals. We have big animals and little petting animals and young people get the chance to get involved in all areas of the farm, feeding, exercising, cleaning, petting. Through their hands on involvement the children will learn about all the animals...
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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...
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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...
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Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm
Another great reason to visit Hare Hatch Sheeplands is an enjoyable visit to our children's farm. Gallop out to the field to see the hens, goats and donkeys. Watch our small furries (rabbits & guinea pigs) enjoying space and company. We hope you enjoy our farm & watch us & the animals grow! Guinea pigs -...
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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...
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Amners Farm and Minature Railway - Burghfield
New attractions this year are ferret racing and vintage threshing demonstrations. The old favourites will still be here, tractor and trailer rides, pony rides, childrens straw play barn and lots of baby animals to name a few. This year the RNLI will be here, showing children and adults how to be safe when visiting the...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Longdown Activity Farm - Southampton
A BIG welcome to our family run farm. Come along and enjoy a fantastic family day for everyone. Join in with our daily schedule of activities, which run throughout the day. You can bottle-feed the kid goats and the calves, feed the ducks, meet the pigs... and cuddle the baby rabbits, chicks or maybe even a piglet! PLUS lots more friendly...
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UK Wolf Centre
Founded in 1995, we support education, conservation and research. With your support we've donated over £338,000 in recent years. Please note all visits have to be pre-booked with the exception of Visit Wednesdays. We have ten wolves at the Trust. Find out more about them here!
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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. ...
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Great Knelle Farm
Day/night guided trips to view wild boar in their natural habitat; we will visit local woodland to view boar signs, dinner at the most excellent Rose and Crownin Beckley, and back to the farm to experience the nightly visits of the boar in safety. We plan to show visitors how it is quite possible for man and wild boar to co-exist without the...
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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...
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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...
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Please find our list of children's farms, petting farms and miniature zoos near West Sussex and anything related to animals in this county, 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 farms.
A Petting Zoo could be a fantastic place close to West Sussex to take the little ones. Boys and girls, and most definitely toddlers searching for thrilling locations to head to with a Grandma for example, can sometimes have interaction with a broad range of domestic livestock. These might may include lambs, geese, guinea pigs, miniature camels, pigs, and quite possibly miniature donkeys. Food may possibly be bought for the pets from a food dispenser. Your local petting zoo could even have more spectacular creatures such as meerkats, exotic creatures such as scorpions and reptiles and even butterflies. Rest assured if you are an Uncle with a nephew for example, you definitely are not going to be disappointedwith what a children's petting farm can provide you with everyone. Some farms could even offer you a mobile service which would likely be of specific interest to a head teacher seeking to put togetheir a special event possibly. So if you live in the West Sussex region and have little ones, then a children's zoo may be the ideal location for a person to go with the young children. Make certain you take a look at the internet site before you go to see if the children's zoo have special deals on for a discounted time out.
