A family affair
Day Out Diaries

Going Wild at Twycross Zoo

Visited 28th May 2026
6 hours
Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids)
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The Booth Family

Enderby

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids)

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We love Twycross Zoo, now with an annual pass we can keep going book and catching up with all the animals we love. You stay for the day of a few hours it’s always worth a visit.
VisitedMay 2026
Time Spent6 hours
LocationTwycross Zoo, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX
WhoFamily of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids)
TicketsAdvance booking required
Travel Time30 mins from Enderby
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Our Arrival & First Impressions

A family affair

lovely, nice and big, lots of people waiting to welcome you, no big queue

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Activities Breakdown

Kids love to run
And stop and take it all in

There were lots of talks you could visit about individual animals, and feeding times. Wet and wild was great to cool down on a hot day.

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    Wet & wild

    Picnic area was great to relax and just enjoy
    Upside down
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Food & Drink

there are a few food and drink options, fairly priced for a day trip out. There is Costa available that was a bit steep for a meal deal. Kids loved the chips

Money-Saving Tip

Take a pack lunch, even if you just fill it with snacks and grab a coffee and chips while your there

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Pros & Cons Summary

Positive

What We Loved

  • TickFamily friendly
  • TickEducational
  • TickSafe
Negative

Could Be Better

  • CrossToilets could be cleaner
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Overall Verdict & Ratings

A* Tried & Tested - Day Out With The Kids
Safety & Cleanliness4.0

Felt very safe, just some areas could use a spruce up but it’s mainly outdoors so it happens

Rides & Entertainment5.0

No rides, but throughly entertained all day

Food & Drink4.0

Be nice to have a healthier option but it’s to be expected, Costa could be cheaper

Queues & Crowds4.0

Crowds round the big animals but to be expected in school holidays

Fun & Delight5.0

Love it will keep going back

Value for Money5.0

Fantastic value now you can go back all year

The Final Verdict:

Love it, great day out can’t wait to go back

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"Wild"
Emily Booth
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