Top zoos and gardens for fun days out

Zoos and gardens offer something for everyone… animals, education, and a decent restaurant. They are a great way for familes to enjoy a day out together……grandparents, parents and the kids

Here is our round-up of the best gardens and zoos for fun days out across the UK.

Anglesey Sea Zoo, Isle of Anglesey 

Visit the Shark Pool, as well as the Big Fish Forest. The Shipwreck has huge tanks full of local marine life and an “Octojump” bouncy castle, as well as radio-controlled boats.

Bodnant Garden, Conwy 

Bodnant’s 80 acres includes beautiful lawns, rivers, valleys and gardens with many exotic plants, as well as walking trails with fun for all the family.

Chester Zoo, Cheshire 

There are over twelve thousand animals and 400 different species to be seen in 110 acres of gardens at Chester Zoo. Prepare to be enthralled.

Culzean Country Park, Ayrshire 

This 18th-century castle on the Firth of Clyde has impressive armoury and wonderful woodland paths through woodland, as well as hosting a deer park.

Drusillas Park, East Sussex

See the monkeys, meerkats, lemurs, reptiles and birds. There is also a Thomas the Tank Engine experience and jungle-themed play area.

Inverewe Gardens, Wester Ross

Here you can see unusual exotic species of plants and flowers, such as Tasmanian eucalyptus and Chinese Himalayan blue poppies, as well as  red deer, pine martens and otters. There are also guided walks available.

Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire 

Visit varied wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, rhinoceros, camels, lions, tigers and wolves. You can also see the 16th-century house, travel on the miniature railway and play in the Adventure Castle playground.

Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire 

Build your own dams, jump in puddles and get very wet! There are also 4×4 safaris, toad demonstrations and canoe safaris.

Snettisham Park Fram , Norfolk 

On this massive 320-acre farm, you can  where children can feed lambs and collect eggs, as well as going on a  deer safari and riding on tractors.

Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire 

Like any decent safari, but not quite as warm, at Woburn you can see lions, lions, tigers, giraffes, bears and wolves. Visit at feeding times for the most fun. Good children’s playground.

 

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