Take a walk around our centre looking at all of the animals.

Try and spot our Skunk, chat to our Parrots and see our collection of exotic fish in our Aquatics Room.

There are Meet the Keeper sessions which take place every day giving you a chance to ask our staff about their jobs and about all the animals in our collection.

During our Animal Encounters you can hold a Rabbit, see Snakes and Lizards up close and stroke our Ponies. Encounters take place daily during school holidays and every weekend.

Tearoom selling snacks, sandwiches, cakes, scones, hot and cold drinks, ice creams and Cream Teas.

There is also an outdoor seating / picnic area.

We sell a variety of soft toys, games, puzzles, books and educational toys and games.

We also stock cards, gifts, pet products and local food.

A Disabled toilet is located at our entrance which also houses our baby changing facilities.

We have a microwave to heat baby food as required.

Located 1 mile from Junction 12 M6 on the A449 North (Stafford Road) just south of Penkridge. Less than 1 mile from Dobbies Garden Centre at the junction of the A449 and A5, Gailey Roundabout.

The nearest railway station is Penkridge 2 miles away.

We are Wheelchair and buggy friendly, although you may find that is muddy at the entrance to our paddocks.

If there has been rain before your visit you may want to bring your wellies.

We have both indoor and outdoor areas, so if you come on a rainy day you can still have fun.

Wheelchair access around the site, although you may have to avoid the paddock area after a lot of rain as it does get muddy.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/facilities-for-the-public/animal-zone/