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Twycross zoo

Visited 17th August 2026
3 hours
Family of 2 (2 kids)
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Family of 2 (2 kids)

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Monday 17 August 2026 We visited Twycross Zoo.Our 8 and 12-year-olds found it quite boring.The walking route felt very repetitive.We were unable to walk all the way around the grounds.The exhibits featured mostly monkeys.There was not a big variety of other animals.
VisitedAugust 2026
Time Spent3 hours
LocationTwycross Zoo, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX
WhoFamily of 2 (2 kids)
TicketsAdvance booking required
Travel Time30 mins from Solihull
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Our Arrival & First Impressions

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quick check in , clean place

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Activities Breakdown

we just walked around , lots of animals was hiding, very repetitive

  1. 1

    Penguins

    Watching penguins
    Penguin’s
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Food & Drink

some ice cream and hot drinks available

Money-Saving Tip

Just take your own food and drinks

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Pros & Cons Summary

Positive

What We Loved

  • TickClose to our place
Negative

Could Be Better

  • CrossPoor animals variety
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Overall Verdict & Ratings

B Tried & Tested - Day Out With The Kids
Safety & Cleanliness5.0

It’s clean

Rides & Entertainment3.0

Boring

Food & Drink1.0

Expensive

Queues & Crowds4.0

Not too bad

Fun & Delight3.0

Not too much

Value for Money3.0

Dudley zoo is better

The Final Verdict:

Good for smaller kids Dudley zoo is much better

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"Good for smaller kids Dudley zoo is much better"
Sylvia Adamuszek
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