Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Durham

Falconry Days- Hexham
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Falconry Days- Hexham
Enjoy a unique falconry experience giving you a rare insight into the art of falconry. Take the opportunity to get really close to, and hands on with a range of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and Vultures. Whether your interest is in falconry, birds of prey, bird watching, wildlife or just being out in beautiful countryside, Falconry Days will have...
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
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Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
The Birds Of Prey Centre is located within the magnificent lakeside surroundings of Kielder Water at Leaplish Waterside Park. The Centre contains one of the largest & most fascinating collections of Birds Of Prey in the North of England. At the Birds of Prey Centre you will discover a vast variety of species & find out about their...
Eshottheugh Animal Park - Morpeth
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Eshottheugh Animal Park - Morpeth
COME AND VISIT ESHOTTHEUGH ANIMAL PARK ON A FAMILY DAY OUT! Situated within 15 acres of the picturesque heart of Northumberland, you will find a wide range of animals from friendly Donkeys & Goats to more exotic species like Wallabies, Raccoons & Meerkats... We also have an outdoor play area for the kids with pedal tractors. NEW for...
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
THE LITTLE ZOO WITH LOTS TO DO! Join us on an evolutionary journey spanning over 300,000,000 years, following the development of life on Earth – from magic molecules to mischievous monkeys! We are home to a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive hands-on displays, which makes learning about our amazing animals fun for...
Fell End Nature Reserve
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Fell End Nature Reserve
Fell End Nature Reserve is now open to both our guests and to the general public, complimenting the Arnside and Silverdale area of outstanding natural beauty. Among the protected wildlife spotted at the nature reserve are owls, marsh harrier, birds and deer, all of which have been spotted from the John Wilson Hide.
Flamingo Land - Malton
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Flamingo Land - Malton
Journey through The Lost Kingdom’s vast African plains, the clear blue skies of Swoosh! and the wet and wacky world of Splosh! and we’re sure you’ll discover that our Theme Park has something for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for adrenaline-fuelled thrills, then eight extreme rides are waiting just for you,...
South Lakes Safari Zoo
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South Lakes Safari Zoo
Probably Britain's best conservation park, with unique close-up encounters available nowhere else in UK! Animals from Africa, Americas, Asia, etc include tigers, giraffes, rhinos, shop, restaurant, picnic area, miniature steam railway. Today this zoo plays a vital role and is committed to education and conservation.  It has been calculated...
This section lists zoos in Durham so if you would like to take the little monkeys to the zoo please see our list, some of the zoos listed maybe farms, 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.

If you live in the Durham area and you are searching for a good family day out then why don't you take the your family to your nearby zoo. With a great deal to discover and do, a visit to the zoo is the ideal day out for families of all age groups. 

A visit to the zoo is superb fun time for all the house. A visit to your nearest zoo near Durham is both equally instructional and also useful, and also can leave you having a enduring impression.  The creatures on exhibit will include several types of uncommon, unique and endangered wildlife. Getting near to one of the bigger wildlife  for example , elephants and/or gorillas is an unique encounter.

You will find many different varieties of wild birds to view at a zoo like eagles and also wading birds. Quite a few zoos could have a reptile building so you can see creatures including very dangerous snakes such as rattlesnakes. A wide range of mammals shall be on exhibit such as apes as well as dolphins. From the rivers and ponds of our earth you will find plenty of remarkable species of fish to see like lionfish(Pterois).

Amphibians such as frogs are always interesting for youngsters of all age groups to examine. A zoo is a location in which living creatures are placed to be exhibited and studied. The actual name is a popular type of zoological garden, and most zoos are gardens or parks that contains buildings and other enclosures. Zoos normally maintain only wild creatures, several of them coming from remote nations around the world.

However, a number of zoos house domestic creatures such as cows and goats to demonstrate to city little ones who may have no way to visit farms. Children's zoos are in some cases incorporated in zoological gardens. They may have nurseries where kids can see young creatures, and at times have got places where youngsters are able to pet as well as feed tame creatures.  Zoos are definitely important centres for wildlife preservation. A lot of zoos breed endangered species, several of that are extinct in the wild.