Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Ely

Linton Zoological Gardens
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Linton Zoological Gardens
At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family day out. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas and a...
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...
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,...
Hamerton Zoological Park
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Hamerton Zoological Park
There's more than just seeing our collection of animals Play Areas We also have 2 play areas, one for babies and toddlers and the other for older children. Both get a "thumbs up" from all that play. Picnic and Gardens The new covered picnic areas and gardens gives you a great area to relax and enjoy the snacks...
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...
Banham Zoo
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Banham Zoo
Enjoy the ultimate fun filled day out at one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country. Rated amongst UK's top three Zoos by WHICH? Banham Zoo is set amongst 35 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens with innovative and exciting enclosures, providing sanctuary for almost 1000 animals ranging from big cats to birds of prey and...
Melsop Farm Park - Scoulton
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Melsop Farm Park - Scoulton
A day out at Melsop Farm park in East Anglia is alive with an amazing number of different animals. Many of the animals are free ranging, allowing our visitors to interact with them. The park has many different areas to explore such as the waterfowl pond, animal paddocks and incubation rooms. Opening Times and Admission prices: Entrance prices...
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...
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...
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,...
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Dunstable
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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - Dunstable
Whipsnade is home to over 2,500 wild animals many of which are free to wander in large paddocks, emulating their natural habitat. Lions, tigers, rhinos and bears can be seen in almost natural conditions. A full-size steam railway takes visitors past rare breeds such as the White Rhino and Przewalski's horses. Visitors may also drive their own...
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 ...
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...
Wroxham Barns - Hoveton
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Wroxham Barns - Hoveton
Wroxham Barns is the 'must visit' for all the family - whatever your age. For stylish clothes, gifts for home and garden, Uncle Stuart’s Brewery, Bill LeGrice Roses & Plant Centre, Junior Farm, Children's Funfair, 12 Craft Studios and award winning restaurant, it's well worth a visit. Read our welcome message. Open every day...
Amazona Zoo - Cromer
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Amazona Zoo - Cromer
Come to Amazona Zoo in Cromer North norfolk for a great day out. A wonderful tourist attraction with lots of things to do and animals to see. Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families can discover South American wildlife. The zoo is home to over 200 tropical animals including jaguars,...
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...
If you are living in the Ely area and you are needing inspiration for a good day out then why don't you take the loved ones to your nearby zoo. With a great deal to see and do, a day out to the zoo is the perfect day trip for families of all age groups.  From Grandparents to tots, aunties and uncles, a day to the zoo is superb fun for all the house. A visit to your local zoo near Ely is both educational and also useful, and also can leave you having a enduring impact.  The creatures on exhibit will include several types of very rare, exotic and endangered creatures. Getting near to one of the bigger wildlife  for example , elephants and / or gorillas is an outstanding encounter. there are a large number of distinct varieties of wild birds to see at a zoo for instance cranes and also pelicans. Many zoos have a reptile house so you view creatures such as extremely poisonous snakes like cobras. A diverse assortment of mammals shall be on exhibit for instance leopards not to mention dolphins. From the streams as well as oceans of our world there are lots of impressive species of fish to see such as electric eels. Varied and colourful marine life for example seahorses are always fantastic to view. Amphibians including frogs are usually captivating for youngsters of all age ranges to study. A zoo is actually a location in which living creatures are placed to be displayed and studied. The name is actually a well-known variety of zoological garden, and most zoos are landscapes or parks that contains structures as well as various other enclosures. Zoos normally maintain only untamed creatures, several of these coming from remote countries. However, some zoos display domestic creatures such as cattle and hogs to demonstrate to city children that have no chance to pay a visit to farms. Children's zoos are in some cases included in zoological gardens. They could possibly have nurseries where kids can observe young creatures, and sometimes now have places where youngsters may pet as well as feed tame creatures.  Zoos are also crucial centres for wildlife preservation. Many zoos breed endangered species, several of which are no longer found in the wild.
This section lists zoos in Ely so if you would like to take the little monkeys to the zoo please see our list below. 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.