Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Waltham Abbey, Essex
About Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Looking for a fun-filled farm day out with the kids? Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park in Waltham Abbey, Essex, is packed with friendly animals, outdoor play, children’s rides and seasonal events, making it a brilliant choice for younger families.
From meeting farmyard favourites to bouncing on the Giant Bouncy Pillow, exploring adventure play areas and enjoying a round of Crazy Golf, there’s plenty here to keep little explorers busy. The attraction is aimed mainly at children up to around 12 years old, but all ages are welcome.
Animals at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Animal lovers can meet a variety of farmyard animals, both big and small. The park’s official animal list includes Middle White pigs, domestic goats, ponies, donkeys, zebu cattle, rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys and chickens.
There are also opportunities to get close to some of the animals during the day, with activities such as Meet Furry Friends included in the farm’s programme. Depending on the event or season, families may also spot animals such as wallabies, meerkats and reindeer.
Things to do at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
There’s much more to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park than just seeing the animals. Standard visits can include:
- Farmyard Animals
- Farmyard Play Area
- Children’s Rides, including Swan and Teacup Rides
- Crazy Golf
- Hilltop Adventure Play
- Giant Bouncy Pillow
- Meet Furry Friends
- Zebus, donkeys and goats
- Seasonal events and themed family activities
Why families love Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is a brilliant family day out because it combines animals, outdoor play, children’s rides, crazy golf, seasonal events and food and drink facilities in one place.
It’s especially good for younger children who love hands-on days out, with plenty to do beyond simply walking around the farm. Once inside, families can stay until closing time, making it a fun and flexible day out for kids who want to play, explore and meet the animals.
A family day out that everyone will love!
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is the perfect day out for kids from London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
So many adorable animals to see
Visit the marvellous meerkats and wonderful wallabies! Wander along a winding Wallaby Walkthrough, to get up close to the adorable animals and take a peek through the viewing windows into their amazing enclosures.
As fun as it is educational, kids will love meeting and learning about some fabulous furry friends. They can also check out exotic critters and unearth fascinating facts about where they come from.
So many events throughout the year.
Families will love exploring the new brand-new crazy golf and adventure play areas – not forgetting the other amazing activities on offer, too! Kids can bounce around on the giant inflatable pillow, get dizzy on the fairground rides, and (of course) meet the friendly farmyard animals.
Enjoy Lee Valley’s award-winning events this year, like Dino Day Out, KidsFest summer festival, Superheroes & Princesses, Halloween Festival and many more.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Pushchair Friendly
Wheelchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
Current standard Weekend and Bank Holiday Peak Ticket prices are:
General admission, ages 2 and over: £8.99 online in advance, or £10.99 on the day
Toddler ticket, 6 months to under 2: £3.00 online in advance, or £3.99 on the day
Under 6 months: Free
Disabled ticket: £8.99 online in advance, or £10.99 on the day
Carers: £5 off the admission price
Booking fee: £0.50 per ticket
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
There is a main cafe at Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, open during farm opening hours. It serves hot and cold food, hot and cold drinks, and vegetarian options.
During events and high season, extra catering outlets may also open around the farm. Families are also welcome to bring a picnic, with outdoor seating and picnic spots available
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
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Last Updated: 12:40 29/07/2026
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