Hoo Zoo Tickets: Over 100 Species and 45 Dinosaurs

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What to Expect...

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford is a licensed zoo and dinosaur park offering more than three hours of family entertainment. Ranked #2 best zoo in the UK, the attraction is home to over 100 animal species including meerkats, lemurs, wolves, servals and caracal, plus 45 animatronic dinosaurs and beasts spread across themed lands. Advanced booking is essential to guarantee entry on the day.

Explore dedicated zones such as Wolf Woods, Hoo Zoo Cat House and Hoo-rassic World, where daily dinosaur shows bring prehistoric creatures to life. The zoo runs a calendar of special events throughout the year, from International Lynx Day on 13 June to Winter Wonderland on 5 December, with themed weekends celebrating meerkats, snakes and primates in between.

Animal experiences are available to pre-book for an additional charge, including a lynx feeding experience for visitors aged 16 and over. The zoo opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located at Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford TF6 6DJ. First launched in 1991 as Hoo Farm Country Park, the site became a licensed zoo in 2004 and has won National Farm Park of the Year.

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Includes All Day Entry From 10am & Full Zoo Access

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What's Included in your ticket

Includes:

  • Check Circle Green IconFull access to all animal enclosures across the zoo, featuring over 100 species including wolves, lemurs, meerkats, lynx and big cats
  • Check Circle Green IconEntry to Hoo-Rassic World, home to 45 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs - including new world-leading animatronics unveiled for Easter 2026
  • Check Circle Green IconMeet Cinnamon the Capybara - one of the UK's most famous zoo residents
  • Check Circle Green IconParticipation in daily animal talks, demonstrations and keeper-led activities throughout the day
  • Check Circle Green IconAccess to Shropshire's biggest jumping pillow
  • Check Circle Green IconAccess to the Lemur Play adventure playground (opened April 2026)
  • Check Circle Green IconFree admission for under 2s

Excludes:

  • Circle Cross Orange IconLand Rover Safari - a guided ride across the safari in a mini Land Rover. Available weekends and school holidays only
  • Circle Cross Orange IconElectric Quad Bikes - race electric quads on the dedicated track. Open daily, subject to availability.
  • Circle Cross Orange IconAnimal feeding feed (available to purchase from the gift shop on arrival)
  • Circle Cross Orange IconFood and drink
  • Circle Cross Orange IconPaid animal experiences (Meerkat Experience, Wild Wolf Breakfast, Badger Watching - bookable separately)

What's On - Activities

Rated #2 best zoo in the UK, Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is a genuine all-day family destination set across 32 acres of woodland near Telford, Shropshire.

Hoo-Rassic World is the headline attraction - a trail of 45 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including new world-leading models unveiled for Easter 2026.

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    Home To The UK’s Most Realistic Dinos

    Travel back over 200 million years to see over 45 super realistic animatronic dinosaurs. Prehistoric Park’s Nigel Marven even said they were the most realistic dinosaurs he’d seen!

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    Meet the Wild Side

    Get up close to incredible animals including majestic big cats and magnificent wolves. You're guaranteed to have a wild day out!

    You can meet Cinnamon - the world's most famous Capybara!

  • giant red, yellow and blue striped jumping pillow

    Take On Shropshire’s BIGGEST Jumping Pillow

    Hoo Zoo is home to the biggest jumping pillow in Shropshire - it’s perfect for kids and grown ups!

  • Safari & Quad Adventures

    Safari & Quad Adventures

    Take a ride in a Land Rover across the safari or race electric quad bikes on track. Land Rover Safari is weekends & school holidays, quads open daily. Extra ticket required; check app for times.

Highlights

  • Over 100 species of animals

    Meet meerkats, lemurs, servals, caracal, and wolves across themed zones including Wolf Woods and Hoo Zoo Cat House. Daily meet-and-greets bring you closer to the residents, with informative talks throughout the day.

  • 45 animatronic dinosaurs in Hoo-rassic World

    Step into the land of the dinosaurs and encounter 45 life-sized animatronic beasts. Daily dinosaur shows add extra excitement to your prehistoric adventure.

  • Renowned animal experiences

    Book ahead for hands-on encounters including meerkat experiences, wild wolf breakfasts, and badger watching. Advanced booking is essential for all experiences.

  • Special events throughout the year

    Join themed weekends like World Meerkat Weekend on 11-12 July, Wild West Weekend on 4-5 July, and Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven LIVE on 29 August. Each event features extra talks, activities, and unique opportunities to learn more about the animals.

  • Ranked #2 best zoo in the UK

    This award-winning attraction has been delighting visitors since 1991, when it launched as Hoo Farm Country Park. The zoo became fully licensed in 2004 and has won National Farm Park of the year.

Ticket Instructions & Booking Process

- Your Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World tickets will be emailed to you right after you complete your booking.

- No need to print anything, simply show your tickets on your phone and the team will scan them on arrival.

- Skip the stress of buying on the day, no queues, no hassle.

- Enjoy fast, easy admission so you can head straight to the animals and dinosaurs!

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

Directions

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Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Hoo Farm, Hoo, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DJ, England

Tel: 01952677917

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Yes, advanced booking is essential to guarantee entry on the day. Tickets must be pre-booked online through the ticketing system.

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