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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Nottingham
Nottingham itself doesn't have a zoo on the doorstep, so this is really a page about the drive out. Closest is White Post Farm & Zoo out at Farnsfield, from £15, good for any age with tractor-trailer rides and keeper talks. A bit further, Twycross Zoo in Atherstone runs from £21.55 for ages 0 to 16 and mixes animals with soft play and a splash park. Tropical Birdland in Desford has walk-through parrots and flamingos outdoors from £9.45. For free days out, Outwoods in Loughborough has woodland walks and a natural play area, or Market Bosworth Country Park in Nuneaton, though parking there soon adds up. Toddlers do well at White Post Farm's indoor play, while older children get more from Twycross's scale or a longer trip out to Peak Wildlife Park in Leek for lemurs, penguins and polar bears. Rutland Water in Oakham suits anyone happy scanning hides for ospreys rather than chasing rides.
8 places 11 upcoming events 2 free to visit
What's on: zoos & wildlife parks
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Meerkat Talk
Twycross Zoo
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Amazing Adaptations Talk
Twycross Zoo
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Gorilla Ranger Chat
Twycross Zoo
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Giraffe Talk
Twycross Zoo
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Humbolt Penguin Talk & Feed
Twycross Zoo
Free
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Butterfly House: Meet the Keeper
Twycross Zoo
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Ape Feed - Meet the Keeper
Twycross Zoo
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Lemur Feed and Keeper Q&A
Twycross Zoo
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Aldabra Tortoise Talk and Feed
Twycross Zoo
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Big Cat Talk & Feed
Twycross Zoo
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Lemur Talk
Twycross Zoo
Places for zoos & wildlife parks
FreeMarket Bosworth Country Park
Nuneaton
Free-to-enter country park with a play area, an arboretum and wildflower meadows to walk through, though parking soon adds up.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingOutdoor playParking+3 more
FreeOutwoods, Leicestershire
Loughborough
Ancient woodland walks, a natural play area and a bird feeding station, with bluebells in spring and free entry all year.
CaféGroup bookingsOutdoor playParking+1 more
from £17.95Peak Wildlife Park
Leek · ages 0+
Walk with lemurs and penguins, meet polar bears Nanook and Noori, then burn energy on outdoor play and indoor jungle soft play.
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from £7.50Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Oakham
A lakeside reserve of hides and trails where you scan the water for ospreys and winter wildfowl.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingCafé+6 more
from £9.45Tropical Birdland
Desford
Walk-through parrots, flamingos and woodland trails outdoors near Desford - child from £9.45, free parking, cafe and play area.
ToiletsFree parkingCaféFood on site+8 more
from £16.95Tropical Butterfly House
Sheffield
Butterflies, birds and farm animals near Sheffield - indoor rainforest plus outdoor animal park.
ParkingToiletsCaféPicnic area+3 more
from £21.55Twycross Zoo
Atherstone · ages 0-16
A big walk-round zoo with soft play, a splash park and a Gruffalo-themed corner alongside the animals.
CaféRestaurantFood on siteOutdoor play+8 more
from £15White Post Farm & Zoo
Farnsfield · ages 0+
Farm animals, keeper talks and tractor-trailer rides around the site, open daily from 10 to 5.
Birthday partiesCaféFree parkingIndoor play+6 more
IN SEASON AROUND NOTTINGHAM
Good to know: zoos & wildlife parks in Nottingham
Are any of them free?
Yes, Market Bosworth Country Park and Outwoods, Leicestershire are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £7.50 at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. 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 Nuneaton, Loughborough, Leek, Oakham, Desford and 3 more. Every place we list is in or around Nottingham, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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