Zoos and Wildlife in Leicester




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This section lists zoos in Leicester 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.
Tropical Birdland, Desford
Tropical Birdland, Desford
A beautiful tropical bird garden, located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. Tropical Birdland was started in 1982. When Richard Hopper decided to change his hobby into a business by opening his...
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Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary, Markfield
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary was founded in August 1986 by Jean, Derrick & Tereza Redmile at Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire. In the beginning it was started by the family re-homing a few...
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Stonehurst Family Farm, Loughborough
Stonehurst Family Farm, Loughborough
Enjoyment for the whole family at Stonehurst Farm and a warm welcome from the Duffin Family. Visitors can experience many farm activities such as: See and touch friendly farm yard animals ...
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Gorse Hill City Farm, Leicester
Gorse Hill City Farm, Leicester
Gorse Hill City Farm (registered charity no.1000575) covers 14 acres on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre. It is open every day of the year and receives over 40 000 visitors a year. The...
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Twycross Zoo, Atherstone
Twycross Zoo, Atherstone
Twycross Zoo opened in 1963 on a site in Leicestershire. Initially a comparatively modest collection, it has grown into one of the major British zoos, attracting over 450,000 visitors a year. It is...
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