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    Best Zoos and Wildlife Parks In Bardwell, Suffolk

    We've rounded up the best zoos and wildlife parks in Bardwell in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 15 Bardwell 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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    Banham Zoo(3)

    • Banham
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Banham Zoo is an award winning attraction with lots of exciting animals and experiences to see and do! Passionate about animal conservation, the zoo...

    All Ages

    11.2 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

    15.5 mi

    Oasis Camel Centre

    • Halesworth
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Think it strange to find camels in Suffolk? Not that strange, the owners of the Oasis Camel Park have kept camels and their various relations for man...

    All Ages

    22.9 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

    23.4 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

    24.2 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

    29.3 mi

    Havergate Island

    • Aldeburgh
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Havergate Island This small island in the River Ore is famous for its breeding avocets and terns, which can usually be seen during spring and summer....

    Ages 4+

    30 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

    32 mi


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    Redwings Horse Sanctuary Aylsham

    • Aylsham
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Meet more than 50 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules nose-to-nose at Redwings Horse Sanctuary Aylsham. Residents include real-life Black Beaut...

    All Ages

    35.7 mi

    Africa Alive!(2)

    • Lowestoft
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    At Africa Alive, explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover lions, giraffes, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African...

    All Ages

    36.9 mi

    Redwings Horse Sanctuary Caldecott

    • Browston Green
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Get up close and cuddly with 120 rescued horses, ponies and mules, including a herd of 30 lovable donkeys! Don't miss the chance to meet gentle giant...

    All Ages

    37.2 mi

    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

    37.5 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

    37.7 mi

    Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

    • Great Yarmouth
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens takes its commitment to conservation very seriously. This ‘progressive’ zoo understands the need to protect those anima...

    All Ages

    40.4 mi

    Amazona Zoo

    • Cromer
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    See South American wildlife on your doorstep at Amazona Zoo. Home to over 200 South American animals and tropical birds, Amazona Zoo is one of the mo...

    All Ages

    45.6 mi

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