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    Best Petting Zoos In Oxford

    We've rounded up the best petting zoos in Oxford in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 11 Oxford 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.

    Find your perfect day out

    Farmer Gow's Activity Farm(1)

    • Faringdon
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Escape to the countryside for the day at Farmer Gows Activity Farm. This working farm offers hands-on feeding with lots of the animals along with a d...

    All Ages

    16.9 mi

    Waterfowl Sanctuary and Childrens Farm(7)

    • Banbury
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    The great thing about the Waterfowl Sanctuary and Children’s Farm is how close you can get to unbearably cute little animals, however the bad thing i...

    All Ages

    18.8 mi

    The Bucks Goat Centre(2)

    • Aylesbury
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    The Bucks Goat Centre is a friendly petting farm with a good variety of friendly animals for the kids to meet, in a peaceful and relaxed environment....

    Ages 0-12

    20 mi

    Roves Farm Visitor Centre(2)

    • Swindon
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Roves Farm Visitor Centre provides a great family day out, come rain or shine! Free Tractor Rides, which have wheelchair spaces, go around the 166 he...

    Ages 0-12

    21.7 mi

    Wellington Country Park

    • Reading
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    There’s so much to do at Wellington Country Park you can stay over at the campsite to ensure you get to see and do everything! Ideal for families, th...

    Ages 0-12

    30 mi

    HULA Animal Rescue(1)

    • Milton Keynes
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    HULA Animal Rescue has saved thousands of animals since it was founded, and offers an educational trip into the sad necessity to rescue animals, with...

    Ages 4+

    32.6 mi

    Farmtastic Animal Farm(2)

    • Chippenham
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Long journeys with children can be a challenge! So stop off at junction 16 on the M4 and call in to Farmtastic Animal Farm. A couple of hours visitin...

    All Ages

    33.6 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

    42.6 mi


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    Cholderton Charlies Farm

    • Salisbury
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Cholderton Charlie's is a Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) registered Rare Breeds Farm, and is part of the Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park experienc...

    Ages 0-12

    43.8 mi

    Standalone Farm(2)

    • Letchworth
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Like Babe, Charlotte and many beloved characters before them, Standalone Farm is teeming with creatures ready to make new friends. The whole classic...

    Ages 0-12

    46.5 mi

    The Jungle Hut

    • Solihull
    • Indoor
    • Petting Zoos

    Experience an exciting family adventure at The Jungle Hut in Solihull and get ready to swap the Midlands for the wonders of the jungle. Enjoy a fun a...

    Ages 4+

    49.3 mi

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