Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Sunderland

Broom House Farm and Forest - Durham
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Broom House Farm and Forest - Durham
We will be open again in Spring 2016 - see you then!  Any enquiries please ring 01913718382!  Broom House offers Durham's most exciting action packed fun family day out. Follow the nature trails, attempt the woodland challenges...climb the towers, whizz down the slide, fly along the zip wire and dare to enter the tunnels. The...
Down at the Farm - Houghtone Le Spring
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Down at the Farm - Houghtone Le Spring
We are a childrens animal farm which specialises in hands on activities and have just been granted zoo status.We have lots of activities for all ages and are open 10am-5pm weekends and school holidays throughout the year. We have a wide range of animals from reptiles to reindeer, raccons to traditional farm animals. We also offer...
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...
Lightwater Valley - Ripon
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Lightwater Valley - Ripon
One of the UK's leading theme parks, packed with over 40 rides and attractions. From our jaw dropping big thrill rides to mini adventures for the junior thrill seekers amongst you, and with over 30,000 sq ft of retail therapy at Lightwater Shopping Village and the stunning Bird of Prey Centre – it’s fantastic fun the whole family can...
Mini Moos Farm - Edmondsley
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Mini Moos Farm - Edmondsley
mini moos farm is a unique experience for all the family. Come and meet our miniature animals. massive indoor and outdoor play areas. 50,000 square feet of indoor play area means that even if it rains, the fun doesn’t stop. With live animal shows throughout the day, you’ll find plenty to do until the rain goes. There’s lots to...
Ostrich World - NOW CLOSED
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Ostrich World - NOW CLOSED
It is a Farm Visitor Centre based at Langwathby Hall, a 230 acre working arable beef and sheep farm near Penrith in the beautiful Eden Valley. Within three months of opening, Eden Ostrich World won Cumbria Tourist Board's prestigious Best Visitor Attraction in Cumbria Award (under 50,000 visitors). To achieve this award in so little time is a...
Puffin Cruises - Amble
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Puffin Cruises - Amble
Boat trips around Coquet Island. View puffins, arctic terns, common terns, sandwich terns and the rare rosegate tern. These birds are migratory and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Also eider ducks, and seals can be seen plus the base of a lighthouse tower which was built by monks and ruins of a monastery window are visible from the boat.
Thorp Perrow Gardens - Falcons & Meerkats
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Thorp Perrow Gardens - Falcons & Meerkats
The Falcons of Thorp Perrow is the ultimate family day out, incorporating the opportunity to learn more about birds of prey and associated wildlife, with the enjoyment of hands on experience for all the family. Our regular flying demonstrations will not only give the opportunity to witness the breathtaking ability of eagles, falcons, hawks,...
This section lists zoos and wildlife parks in and near to Sunderland 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 farm or wildlife park that 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 make a great field trip for schools.
If you live in the Sunderland area and you are planning for a good day trip then why don't you take the loved ones to your nearest zoo. With a great deal to discover and do, a day out to the zoo will be the perfect day trip for families of all ages.  From Grandad to tots, aunts and uncles, a trip to the zoo is superb fun for all the household. A visit to your nearby zoo near Sunderland is equally educational and also informative, and also can leave you having a long lasting impression.  The creatures on display will be made up of numerous species of uncommon, exotic and endangered animals. Getting close up to one of the bigger wildlife  including hippopotamus or even gorillas is an unique encounter. You will find a large number of different kinds of wild birds to see at a zoo like cranes and also wading birds. Quite a few zoos will have  a reptile building so you can easily see creatures like extremely dangerous snakes for example rattlesnakes. A wide collection of mammals is going to be on display for example leopards and meerkats. From the rivers as well as oceans of our world you will find lots of impressive species of fish to see like butterfly fish. Diverse and colourful marine life for example coral are definitely brilliant to view. Amphibians for example newts are always intriguing for youngsters of all age ranges to examine. A zoo is actually a location where living creatures are housed to be displayed and researched. The title is actually a well-known type of zoological garden, and a good number of zoos are landscapes or parks that contains buildings as well as various other enclosures. Zoos normally look after only untamed creatures, several of these from distant countries. However, a number of zoos display indigenous creatures such as pigs and chicks to demonstrate to city children who have no chance to go visit farms. Children's zoos are sometimes incorporated in zoological gardens. They might have nurseries where youngsters can see young creatures, and sometimes have places where young children are able to pet as well as feed tame creatures.  Zoos are definitely essential centres for wildlife preservation. A lot of zoos breed endangered species, some of that are no longer found in the wild.