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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Southampton
Marwell Zoo, out near Winchester, is the one most Southampton families already know, big animals and outdoor enclosures from £25, and booking ahead is sensible since it gets busy. Closer to free, Winnall Moors Nature Reserve is a mile-long boardwalk through wet meadows in Winchester where deer and kingfishers turn up if you're patient. Over on the Isle of Wight, Monkey Haven in Newport lets you wander among rescued monkeys and owls from £14, with two play areas to break up the walk. For toddlers, Winnall Moors costs nothing and the pushchair-friendly path does the work. Older children who like a full day rather than a quick look might prefer the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover, a longer trip out with flying displays, a vulture trail and a tractor ride through the grounds. If you want rides alongside the animals, Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a proper trek from Southampton but pairs a theme park with a zoo and has parking on site. Most sites offer cafes and gift shops, so check what's covered in the ticket price before you go.
8 places 1 upcoming event 3 free to visit
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Places for zoos & wildlife parks
from £11Aldingbourne Country Centre
Chichester
Alpaca feeding, guinea pig snuggling and a maze to get lost in, all set across an open farm with woodland walks.
Allergy awareBirthday partiesEV chargingHigh chairs+4 more
FreeBeacon Hill National Nature Reserve
Exton
Free chalk downland walking with a viewpoint at the top and the South Downs Way running right through it.
from £32Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Chessington
Surrey theme park and zoo with rides, animals and on-site parking.
ParkingToiletsAccessible toiletFood on site+6 more
from £17.65Hawk Conservancy Trust Bird of Prey Centre
Andover
Flying displays, a vulture trail and a tractor ride round the grounds make this a full day rather than a quick stop.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+8 more
from £25Marwell Zoo
Winchester
Zoo near Winchester - big animals for Southampton day-trips. Soft Play N.
Allergy awareBike parkingBirthday partiesBooking required+18 more
from £14Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centre
Newport
Wander round rescued monkeys and owls, dip into two play areas, and stay till you've had enough.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBirthday parties+12 more
FreeThe Devenish
Salisbury
A free woodland nature reserve with dens to play in and a steep climb up to views over Salisbury.
Bike parkingFree parking
FreeWinnall Moors Nature Reserve
Winchester
A free, mile-long boardwalk trail through wet meadows where you might spot deer and kingfishers.
Pushchair friendlyWheelchair accessible
Good to know: zoos & wildlife parks in Southampton
Are any of them free?
Yes, Beacon Hill National Nature Reserve, The Devenish and Winnall Moors Nature Reserve are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £11 at Aldingbourne Country Centre. 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 Chichester, Exton, Chessington, Andover, Winchester and 2 more. Every place we list is in or around Southampton, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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