8 Best Petting Zoos In Manchester Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

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    Best Petting Zoos In Manchester

    We've rounded up the best petting zoos in Manchester in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 8 Manchester petting zoos to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the petting zoos 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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    The Garden House Marple

    The Garden House Marple(3)

    • Marple
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Home to ponies, pygmy goats, alpacas and lots more adorable animals, The Garden House in Marple is a lovely urban farm to visit with your kids. It’s...

    All Ages

    9.9 mi

    Lambs at Animal Quackers Park Farm in Bacup

    Animal Quackers Park Farm(4)

    • Bacup
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    A farm tour from a real farmer is just one of the things on offer at Animal Quackers Park Farm. Resident Farmer, Farmer Terry, will keep little ones...

    All Ages

    15.2 mi

    Outside view of Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington

    Walton Hall and Gardens(1)

    • Warrington
    • Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Situated amid 32 acres of picturesque parkland and boast award winning Green Flag gardens which are great for a family day, not least of all because...

    Ages 4+

    16.8 mi

    Piglets at Acorn Farm in Liverpool

    Acorn Farm

    • Liverpool
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Acorn Farm is a great value family day out that can be relied upon for fun and activity whatever the weather. There are lots of friendly animals to s...

    All Ages

    24.9 mi

    Owl at Farmer Teds Farm Park in Ormskirk

    Farmer Teds Farm Park

    • Ormskirk
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Farmer Ted is always happy to have visitors over at Farmer Teds Farm Park, come rain or shine! Meet and stroke guinea pigs in Guinea Pig Village. If...

    All Ages

    30.4 mi

    Mother sheep and her babies at Matlock Farm Park

    Matlock Farm Park

    • Matlock
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    If your day-to-day life is a little hectic (and whose isn’t?) then you’ll definitely benefit from a slice of countryside tranquillity at Matlock Farm...

    All Ages

    36.1 mi

    Piglets at Hesketh Farm Park in Skipton

    Hesketh Farm Park(1)

    • Skipton
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, within 10 acres of greenery, is Hesketh Farm Park. This working farm has over 1,000 cattle, sheep and pigs. The...

    All Ages

    37.4 mi

    Boy feeding cow at Aston Springs Farm in Sheffield

    Aston Springs Farm(1)

    • Sheffield
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Only a baby, Aston Springs Farm has been open for just four years. South Yorkshire’s newest visitor attraction was developed to share a love for anim...

    All Ages

    39.4 mi

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