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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Newcastle
Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Newcastle: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.
5 places 2 upcoming events 3 free to visit
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Places for zoos & wildlife parks
FreeBig Waters Nature Reserve
Newcastle upon Tyne
A free nature reserve with bird hides and a pond dipping platform, open round the clock.
ParkingPushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible
FreeHauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Newcastle
Woodland trails, bird hides and a rubbing-disc trail along the Northumberland coast, free to walk round but £2 to park.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBooking requiredCafé+10 more
FreeLow Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Free lakeside and woodland reserve with bird hides, dragonflies to spot and flat paths that suit buggies all the way round.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+4 more
from £5Potters World
Durham
Wander among free flying exotic birds, reptiles and birds of prey, with a pre-school activity area and outdoor sand pit for the smaller ones.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBlue badge parking+11 more
Washington Wetland Centre
Washington
WWT Washington wetland birds and walks - ticketed animal day out from Newcastle.
CaféParkingToiletsBaby change+1 more
Good to know: zoos & wildlife parks in Newcastle
Are any of them free?
Yes, Big Waters Nature Reserve, Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre and Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £5 at Potters World. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find zoos & wildlife parks in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Bishop Auckland, Durham and Washington. Every place we list is in or around Newcastle, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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