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Zoos and Wildlife Parks near to Frome

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Badger Watch Dorset (6 miles)

Dorchester

Badger Watch Dorset An evening in the country the kids will never forget: their high quality hides have recorded a 100% sightings record over the last three years, so you are virtually guaranteed to see some of these wonderful creatures foraging for food under the floodlights.

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park (10 miles)

Dorchester

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park Entering from the Visitor Centre the formal gardens are laid out in the Arts and Crafts style of the Edwardian period.

Abbotsbury Swannery (12 miles)

Weymouth

Abbotsbury Swannery This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. The kids should take cameras and sketchbooks plus binoculars for elusive cygnets.

Sea Life Adventure Park and Tower (14 miles)

Weymouth

Sea Life Adventure Park and Tower Is an indoor and outdoor attraction, with an indoor ocean tunnel and other amazing sea life displays. There are rides, a Splash Zone and an interactive rock pool. We also have animal feeding sessions and a water park play area.

Isle of Purbeck Aquarium (17 miles)

Wool

Isle of Purbeck Aquarium Our informative displays feature aquatic stars of the world famous Jurassic coastal waters and stunning River Frome. Newest feature is the Seahorse Display Centre. Seahorses are among the exotic and fascinating creatures from other lands you can also see in our beautiful aquariums.

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium (18 miles)

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium Come face to face with local fish and marine life of the Jurassic coast. Kids can interact with the sea creatures including the unique experience of hand feeding our shoal of tame mullet, holding a starfish and getting up close with a giant lobster.

Monkey World (18 miles)

Wareham

Monkey World is a 65-acre woodland park which is home to over 230 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys.

Longleat (28 miles)

Warminster

Longleat Explore Jungle Kingdom, a multi million pound attraction. Go walkabout in the UK's first walkthrough meerkat enclosure, hand feed the Rainbow Lorikeets in the Lorikeet Feeding Station and enjoy the antics of the monkeys in Monkey Temple! Take a sea lion escorted voyage on Jungle Cruise past Gorilla Island or journey on the Jungle Express, a themed railway experience.

The Donkey Sanctuary (28 miles)

Sidmouth

The Donkey Sanctuary We are a registered charity working around the world protecting donkeys and promoting their welfare worldwide. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish meeting the donkeys and enjoying beautiful coastal and countryside walks. We have a maze, nature centre and donkeys to ‘adopt’, along with family picnic areas.

Oceanarium (31 miles)

Bournemouth

Oceanarium - brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe including clownfish, sea turtles, sharks and stingrays.

Secret World (32 miles)

Highbridge

Secret World is a charity that specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation and eventual release of Britain’s orphaned, injured and sick wildlife. Visit the animals during their stay and get a close up look at the significant work they do. Only open on specific days of the year

Cheddar Caves and Gorge (33 miles)

Cheddar

Cheddar Caves and Gorge Whatever the weather, Cheddar Caves & Gorge is the ideal day out destination for all the family. Prepare to be entertained, educated and enlightened! Our friendly staff will do all they can to make your day special and memorable.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (40 miles)

Newtown

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.

Seaquarium (40 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

Seaquarium Here you will discover the fascinating secrets hidden beneath the Severn Estuary and the sea beyond. Over 25 display tanks of sharks, rays and other creatures swimming gracefully past.

Horseworld (40 miles)

Whitchurch

Horseworld Ideal for any horse lovers out there - including grooming, interactive museum, nature trail and loads more

Tropiquaria (41 miles)

Watchet

Tropiquaria Free roaming birds and lizards in the Tropical Hall; wide collection of fish plus Tarantulas and Giant Millipedes in the Basement; outdoor animal enclosures plus indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds!

New Forest Reptile Centre (43 miles)

Lyndhurst

New Forest Reptile Centre Discover more about reptiles and amphibians here at this unique reptile centre located in the national park. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Bristol Aquarium (44 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Aquarium offers over 40 living displays featuring fascinating marine life from around the world, from sharks to tropical seahorses.

Bristol Zoo Gardens (45 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Zoo Gardens A visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is an adventure into an exciting animal kingdom, all set within 12 acres of beautiful grounds and award-winning gardens

The New Forest Wildlife Park (47 miles)

Southampton

The New Forest Wildlife Park Amazing animals to see, from owls and otters to wolves, bison, wild boar, red deer, muntjac deer, Scottish wildcats, lynx, wallabies, water voles, foxes, polecats, pine martens and ferrets. Children love the harvest mice scurrying around their mini home. “Go Wild” Adventure Playgrounds for tots and teens.

Living Coasts (49 miles)

Torquay

Living Coasts Take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. You'll see birds and mammals in specially-designed naturalistic habitats. With outdoor and indoor exhibits, there's plenty to see and do whatever the weather.

Devon Wildlife Centre and Hospital (52 miles)

Newton Abbott

Devon Wildlife Centre and Hospital A real wildlife hospital and rehabilitation centre that will capture kids' hearts. By definition there is an ever-changing array of animals at the centre, but they always welcome families and offer a daily programme of keeper talks.

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park (52 miles)

Porlock

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park Parrot handling; Dog training; Natural Herbal Remedies; Care of your pets; Alpaca Walks and Animal Handling Sessions. Hawk walks, Falconry Days, Courses, Half days, Owl Hour.......

Paignton Zoo (52 miles)

Paignton

Paignton Zoo Explore 80 acres of natural habitat and see the hundreds of animals that live there. As well as seeing the animals, there are plenty of other things to do: get your face painted, catch the feeding times or let off steam in our playareas.

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve (54 miles)

Newport

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve Arreton Down is on downland which is part of the main chalk ridge which runs across the Isle of Wight from east to west. It consists of calcarious grassland, with some scrub edges. It contains archaeological features. There are extensive views across the Island from the higher parts of the down.

Marwell Wildlife (57 miles)

Winchester

Marwell Wildlife The 140 acre zoological park is home to over 200 exotic and charismatic species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings. Be as active or as relaxed as you want. There are three play areas where children can run wild while you take a well-earned break.

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary (58 miles)

Buckfastleigh

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary A tropical landscaped garden filled with exotic butterflies, beautiful birds, fish and terrapins, plus several species of otter. Make sure the bigger kids take a camera!

Owl and Monkey Haven (58 miles)

Newport

Owl and Monkey Haven 'We welcome you to come and get to know our friends and see for yourself their beauty, charm and very different personalities!'

Owl and Falconry Centre (60 miles)

Ventnor

Owl and Falconry Centre A dazzling collection of some of the world's most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

Amazon World (60 miles)

Newchurch

Amazon World An all-weather, family attraction! The Islands largest collection of rare and exotic animals! A great day out whatever your age!

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (61 miles)

Wroxhall

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 'The Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, a safe and permanent home.'
Special events include the Grand Donkey Day out.

Exmoor Zoo (63 miles)

Barnstaple

Exmoor Zoo There is only one place you are guaranteed to see the elusive Exmoor Beast and that is in the grounds of Exmoor Zoo. It is a rather large pair of black leopards that are likely to spot you before you see them! Exmoor Zoo is an award winning zoo set in a delightful location and homes over 175 different and unusual species of animals and birds.

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter (64 miles)

Springvale

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter There are three different species of flamingo at the Park ~ Chilean, Lesser and Caribbean, numbering well over a hundred in total.

Isle of Wight Zoo (64 miles)

Sandown

Isle of Wight Zoo Situated alongside Yaverland beach, the zoo provides a fun, educational and wholesome day out for all the family. Specialising in tigers and lemurs, the zoo works to make conservation fun for everyone with talks, small animal handling and children's activities.

Blue Reef Aquarium (65 miles)

Portsmouth

Blue Reef Aquarium This award winning facility brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Come face to face with tropical sharks, rays, otters, seahorses and hundreds of other aquatic creatures. Highlights include walkthrough underwater tunnel, open top ray display and the Amazing Amphibians and Riveting Reptiles exhibition.

North Devon Falconry (68 miles)

Newton Tracey

North Devon Falconry Enjoy a day hunting with their trained Harris' hawks in some of the UK's most beautiful countryside. You will receive a brief lesson in handling this magnificent bird of prey and will enjoy the reassurance of being under the watchfull eye of one of the expert falconers at all times.

Dartmoor Zoological Park (69 miles)

Plymouth

Dartmoor Zoological Park There are over 200 animals at Dartmoor Zoological Park: from tiny stick insects to Ben our Brown Bear or Solomon our Lion, all set in over 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Discover something different, learn something amazing and help us make tomorrow's world rich in animal life.

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (72 miles)

Ross-on-Wye

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo Experience the delight of nature's most serene and beautiful wildlife. At the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo you can walk with free-flying exotic butterflies and see them supping nectar, finding their mates and laying eggs.

Ilfracombe Aquarium (73 miles)

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Aquarium 'Experience the fascinating journey from an Exmoor stream to the Atlantic Ocean'.

Dunreyth Alpacas (74 miles)

Chichester

Dunreyth Alpacas For a while now they have been training their young alpacas to walk to hand; thus enabling people to walk these young alpacas.

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Thanks for all the great things to do and Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Frome with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

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