Zoos and Wildlife Parks near West Midlands

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
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Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Located on Pershore Road, two miles south of Birmingham City Centre, the Birmingham Nature Centre homes a wide range of animals, both European and from across the world. These animals include many charismatic and exciting species like Red Pandas, Meerkats, Lemurs and Otters. The centre has a wide collection of endangered reptiles, and it plays an...
Dudley Zoo & Castle
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Dudley Zoo & Castle
Have a great day out at Dudley Zoo with some of the rarest and most exotic creaures from all over the world, They have togers, lemurs( funny furry animals) lions and penguins to name but a few. They have lots of other stuff going on as well please check their events calendar. As a Charity we rely upon donations from our visitors to support our...
Drayton Manor Park - Tamworth
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Drayton Manor Park - Tamworth
Drayton Manor Family Theme Park is one of the oldest parks in the country where families can enjoy a day of excitement and adventure. Originally billed fifty years ago, in 1949, by George Bryan as an 'Inland Pleasure Resort', the park is still to this day 'Family Run for Family Fun'. With loads of fantastic rides to keep you thrilled throughout...
Twycross Zoo - Atherstone
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Twycross Zoo - Atherstone
Twycross Zoo is now renowned as a World Primate Centre and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos. We have breeding groups of many endangered primate species so we often have babies and toddlers playing around in our great ape groups, and in many of our monkey groups. We also hold a range of other...
West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
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West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
Are you ready to SAFARI and come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest and cutest animals around? They have four fantastic miles of safari trail with close encounters galore. The adventure continues - track down a rare White Lion; Elephant; Rhino; Tiger; Wild Dog; Lion; Wallaby; Wolf; Buffalo; Zebra; Gnu; Camel and all kinds of Deer....
Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
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Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
Gentleshaw Wildlife centre is a small sanctuary for exotic animals and birds of prey. As well as a hospital unit for the treatment of wild raptors (Not on display), the centre is home to over 30 different species of Bird of prey, Primate, Reptile, Invertebrate, Raccoons, Cats and many more. . Our mission statement is to provide at all times the...
Peak Wildlife Park - Winkhill
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Peak Wildlife Park - Winkhill
Get up-close and personal with three brand new immersive animal walk-throughs. Inspire your kids and let them come face to face with lemurs, penguins, wallabies and much more! Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for penguins...
Birdland Park and Gardens - Bourton on the Water
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Birdland Park and Gardens - Bourton on the Water
Birdland was first established in 1957 and was sited in the centre of Bourton.The current location was a trout farm and prior to that a Poplar Tree plantation There are still over 150 trees which create a high canopy for the River Windrush and enclosure. Birdland is a natural setting inhabited by over 500 birds; Flamingos, pelicans,...
National Birds of Prey Centre - Newent
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National Birds of Prey Centre - Newent
The centre houses on of the most significant collections of Birds of Prey in the UK with over 60 species of Owls, Eagles and Hawks. The Centre has played a major part in the captive breeding of many species and continues to be involved in breeding and conservation of many important species, with new species laying eggs each year. The...
Rutland Water Butterfly Farm
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Rutland Water Butterfly Farm
The Butterfly Farm is now closed to the public. For all school bookings please phone for details. Rutland Water Butterfly Farm: The largest tropical house in the area, 5,000 sq ft of walk through jungle with free flying tropical butterflies and birds. Iguana lizards. Ponds with Koi carp and terrapins. 'Twilight Zone' insect...
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
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Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Get involved with the animals and feed the penguins or become a Keeper for the day click here Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970. The Park is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates...
Owl Centre
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Owl Centre
A magical place to experience animals, birds, and owls. Visit us once and you will come again, year after year. Enjoy a few hours of pure simple pleasure in an enchanting place where the rest of the world just doesn't seem to exist. Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre Kington, Herefordshire. We are now open EVERY DAY of the year, bar one -...
Crocodiles of the World - Brize Norton
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Crocodiles of the World - Brize Norton
Crocs of the World is here for you to experience a broad selection of crocodiles, alligators and caimans from all over the world: with over 100 individuals representing 14 different crocodilian species. A new experience for our visitors, Crocodiles of the World recently moved into a new home near Brize Norton approximately 3.4 miles from Burford....
Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm - Hereford
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Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm - Hereford
Llama Trekking with the Golden Valley Llamas herd. Take a llama trek in Herefordshire or the Black Mountains of Wales Visit the book town of Hay-on-Wye, the Cathedral city of Hereford which houses the largest chained library in the world and the Mappa Mundi, the market towns of Abergavenny, Ross, Monmouth, Ludlow and Chepstow Walk on a long...
Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
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Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
Experience the best of British countryside in a fun-filled family day out. Get hands-on with our rare farm breeds, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas, whatever the weather. Hogshaw Farm and Wildlife Park is an environmentally friendly rare breeds farm attraction, located in 44...
Woburn Abbey and Gardens
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Woburn Abbey and Gardens
For an amazing family day out, go on a safari drive adventure in the heart of Bedfordshire! Come to Woburn Safari Park and meet the wildlife roaming in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland. Enjoy a full day of family fun for one low ticket price. Park for free in the leisure area and walk through our animal encounters, where you'll see...
Woburn Safari Park
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Woburn Safari Park
Head off on your own Safari adventure Woburn Safari Park offers the chance to visit the animals of the wild plains, jungles and savannahs of Africa, without leaving the country! Head off on an adventure on the Road Safari to see endangered and exotic animals, including beautiful tigers, lions, rhino, giraffes, monkeys and many ...
Cathedral Falconry & Nature Gardens
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Cathedral Falconry & Nature Gardens
The beautiful cathedral gardens now play host to one of the most amazing aerial displays imaginable. This family attraction offers you the chance to see some of the most spectacular birds of prey, right up close, right here in Chester city centre. Come meet our reptiles who visit our centre on certain dates over the school holidays and various...
Chester Zoo
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Chester Zoo
Where do we start? With our 21,000 animals and over 500 different species, in 125 acres of award-winning zoological gardens? With the 1.4 million people who come to visit every year? Or with the many conservation projects we’re involved with, at home and abroad?   Founded in 1934 the North of England Zoological Society is the...
This section covers zoos in and near the West Midlands so if you would like to take the little monkeys to the zoo please see our list. Some of the zoos listed maybe wildlife parks, or petting farms, these zoos have a varied selection of animals for viewing. there are 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 or a school trip. And great things to do during the school holidays and breaks during term time.

If you are living in the West Midlands area and you are planning for a fun day trip then why don't you take the family to your nearby zoo. With a great deal to see and do, a visit to the zoo is the ideal day out for families of all ages.  From Grandma to toddlers, aunties and uncles, a trip to the zoo is superb fun for all of the household. A day trip to your nearest zoo close to West Midlands is equally educational and also informative, and also will leave you having a enduring impact.  The animals on display will include numerous varieties of rare, exotic and endangered wild animals. Getting near to one of the larger wildlife  for example elephants as well as gorillas is an unforgettable encounter. there are a large number of varied types of wild birds to view at a zoo such as penguins and also wading birds. Many zoos could have a reptile house so you can see animals like highly venomous snakes including cobras. A wide range of mammals shall be on display for instance bears as well as wolves. From the rivers and oceans of our earth there are plenty of incredible species of fish to see such as electric eels. Diverse and vibrant marine life for example lobsters are always wonderful to view. Amphibians like newts will always be captivating for kids of all age ranges to examine. A zoo is actually a location where living animals are kept to be exhibited and studied. The name is actually a popular variety of zoological garden, and most zoos are gardens or parks that contains buildings as well as various other enclosures. Zoos generally look after only untamed animals, many of these from distant nations around the world. However, some zoos display domestic animals such as deer and piglets to demonstrate to city youngsters who have no way to go see farms. Kid's zoos are in some cases included in zoological gardens. They may have areas where children can look at young animals, and at times have areas where young children are able to pet as well as feed tame animals.  Zoos are definitely important centres of wildlife conservation. Many zoos breed endangered species, several of which are extinct in the outdoors.