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    Best Zoos and Wildlife Parks In Bures Green, Suffolk

    We've rounded up the best zoos and wildlife parks in Bures Green in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 17 Bures Green 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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    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

    8.6 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

    14.8 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

    20.8 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

    23 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+

    28.3 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

    30.8 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

    33.2 mi

    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

    33.7 mi


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    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

    39.8 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

    36.1 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

    41.6 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

    43.8 mi

    Wildwood(2)

    • Herne Bay
    • Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Within 40 acres of beautiful woodland come nose to nose with British wildlife past and present at Wildwood. Kent’s unique wildlife park and conservat...

    All Ages

    47.3 mi

    The Kent Owl Academy

    • Maidstone
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    What’s more magical than coming face-to-face with a wild animal? The Kent Owl Academy has a huge family of owls and birds of prey - from eagles to fa...

    Ages 4+

    48.9 mi

    Hemsley Conservation Centre

    • Wrotham
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Zoos and Wildlife Parks

    Creature comforts and conservation are the name of the game at Hemsley Conservation Centre, with all sorts of cute and curious animals and activities...

    All Ages

    49.1 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

    49.4 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

    49.5 mi

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