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    Best Zoos and Wildlife Parks In Barley, Hertfordshire

    We've rounded up the best zoos and wildlife parks in Barley in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 20 Barley zoos and wildlife parks to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the zoos and wildlife parks we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Shepreth Wildlife Park(1)

    • Shepreth
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    There are lots of animals to go and see at the award-winning Shepreth Wildlife Park, including tigers, red pandas, birds of prey, otters and lemurs....

    All Ages

    5.8 mi

    Linton Zoo

    • Cambridge
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Linton Zoo was born out of a family’s love for and concern for wildlife in the world. The zoo and all of its inhabitants came to Linton in 1972 and h...

    All Ages

    10.8 mi

    Paradise Wildlife Park

    • Broxbourne
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Enjoy an award-winning day out at Paradise Wildlife Park, home to over 800 exotic animals and over 30 animatronic dinosaurs at World of Dinosaurs. It...

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    All Ages

    20.3 mi

    Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre

    • Wilstead
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Herrings Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre is one of the largest in the UK, with various species of eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, vultur...

    All Ages

    20 mi

    National Dragonfly Project

    • Wicken
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Having recently changed hands from the National Dragonfly Project to The British Dragonfly Society and National Trust, The DragonFly Centre is locate...

    All Ages

    22.3 mi

    The Raptor Foundation(1)

    • Woodhurst
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Love nature? Get involved, learn and have fun with an educational day out at The Raptor Foundation. Take the chance to get up-close to a large variet...

    All Ages

    23.3 mi

    Capel Manor Gardens(1)

    • Enfield
    • Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Spend the day at Capel Manor Gardens, home to a stunning Georgian house with 60 beautiful gardens and 8 centuries of history. Let the kids run off an...

    All Ages

    24.5 mi

    ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

    • Dunstable
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the largest in the UK with 3,800 unique creatures and 600 acres of stunning scenery. Spend a day discovering new breeds you’ve n...

    All Ages

    27.8 mi


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    Hamerton Zoo Park

    • Hamerton
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Take your young animal lovers to Hamerton Zoo Park and come face to face with over 100 amazing animal species, including big cats, meerkats and the l...

    All Ages

    30.5 mi

    ZSL London Zoo(1)

    • Regents Park
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Welcome to ZSL London Zoo - the world’s oldest scientific zoo! With 712 species and over 20,000 animals, it's an expansive and highly interactive div...

    All Ages

    35.2 mi

    Colchester Zoo

    • Colchester
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Set in 60 acres of parkland, Colchester Zoo is the perfect place to meet your favourite animals while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Enjoy a hands...

    All Ages

    35.9 mi

    Battersea Park Children's Zoo(1)

    • Battersea
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Pint-sized animals for pint-sized kids makes Battersea Park Children’s Zoo the perfect miniature afternoon out. Get up close and cuddly with otters,...

    Ages 0-12

    38.9 mi

    Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital Visitors

    • Aylesbury
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital Visitor's Centre is an excellent places for kids to meet and learn about a variety of British wildlife and also about...

    All Ages

    45 mi

    Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation

    • Eynsford
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Do you want to see the home of some of the most incredible animals in the world? Come explore the majestic Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation, one of...

    All Ages

    46.1 mi

    Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park(2)

    • Wherstead
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    You might recognise Jimmy Doherty’s farm from the BBC documentary. This rare breed's farm is home to ponies, donkeys, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs,...

    All Ages

    46.3 mi

    Icarus Falconry

    • Holdenby
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Icarus Falconry , also known as Holdenby Falconry Centre, is a family run business set in the grounds of Holdenby House Estate, and is home to a uniq...

    Ages 9+

    47.5 mi

    Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

    • Stonham Aspal
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Walk on the wild side at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary with over 80 modern-day raptors! Visit owls, eagles and vultures at home in their aviaries or flying f...

    All Ages

    48.1 mi

    Catanger Llama Trekking

    • Towcester
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Make a fuzzy, four-legged friend for life at Catanger Llama Trekking. You and your newfound pal can explore the surrounding countryside, share a tast...

    All Ages

    49.3 mi

    Willows Bird of Prey Centre

    • Knockholt
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Nestled in the rolling Kent countryside, Willows Bird of Prey Centre allows you to get up close and personal with their winged residents. The team at...

    Ages 0-12

    49.6 mi

    Chessington World of Adventures

    • Chessington
    • Outdoor
    • Theme Parks and Funfairs

     Get in touch with your wild side at Chessington World of Adventures - watch the world’s largest tiger species walk above you in Europe’s first...

    All Ages

    49.6 mi

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