Animals

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury

The swannery's colony of Mute swans numbers 400 and has been managed there since the 14th century. 17th century duck decoy. Reed Bed walk.

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Animal Farm Adventure Park

Burnham-on-Sea

Set in 25 acres of Somerset countryside with views across the Levels to the Mendip Hills. Hand feed and hold many friendly animals. Indoor play area now open.

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Birdland Park Limited

Bourton-on-the-Water

A natural setting of woodland, river and gardens, Birdland is home to over 500 birds of 130 different species. Open all year.

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Blue Reef Aquarium

Newquay

Enjoy the ultimate undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium. see sharks, seahorses and much more. Talks and regular daily feeding demonstrations bring the experience to life.

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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol

Voted 'Zoo of the year 2004' by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens has something for everyone, from the world's smallest and rarest tortoise to the largest ape.

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Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

Buckfastleigh

Tropical, landscaped garden with waterfalls and large pond undercover, where exotic butterflies and moths from all over the world fly free. Also otters, birds, terrapins and fish.

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Bush Farm Bison Centre

Warminster

Bison, wapiti and red deer in 100 acres of grass fields and 30 acres of old oak woods. Gallery of North American wildlife and Native American artefacts.

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Butts Farm Rare Farm Animals

Cirencester

A traditional farm where you can enjoy a unique hands on experience amongst our friendly farm animals. A must for all animal lovers.

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Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park

Cholderton

Rare farm animals in paddocks. Undercover sheep unit, poultry unit and rabbit unit. Pets' park, ponds and nature trail. Water gardens. Adventure playground. Cafe and shop.

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Colliford Lake Park

Liskeard

Loads of fun and excitement, the chance for some hands-on experience with alternative technology. Entertainment for all the family. In beautiful surroundings on Bodmin Moor.

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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

Ilfracombe

The land that time forgot. A subtropical paradise with hundreds of birds and animals, and animatronics dinosaurs, so real they're alive!

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Cornish Birds of Prey Centre

St Columb

Birds of prey centre, animal park and fishing lakes set in a beautiful valley. Flying displays twice daily, over 60 birds to see, plus much more!

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Cotswold Falconry

Moreton-in-Marsh

Collection of over 70 birds of prey, flying demonstrations of eagles, owls, hawks and falcons, breeding aviaries, owl wood, hawk walk and gift shop.

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Cotswold Farm Park

Cheltenham

Over 50 flocks and herds of British rare breeds of farm animals, seasonal farming demonstrations, lots of fun children's activities, cafe and gift shop.

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Dairyland Farm World

Newquay

One hundred and twenty cows milked in Clarabelle's 'Spage-age' orbiter, adventure playground, country life museum, nature trail, farm park, pets and daily events.

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Dartmoor Wildlife Park & Westcountry Falconry Centre

Plymouth

Largest collection of big cats in the south west. Large falconry centre, 'close encounters of the animal kind' education centre.

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The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth

The Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 400 donkeys, five beautiful walks in serene and relaxing surroundings, a restaurant, picnic area, shop and visitors' centre.

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Devonshire's Country Living Centre

Tiverton

Watermill, fishing centre and gift shop with restaurant, situated on Exe Valley Way at Bickleigh Bridge. Specialising in quality, locally produced crafts and foods.

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Exmoor Falconry & Animal Farm

Minehead

Farm animals, rare breeds, pets' corner, birds of prey and owls. Flying displays daily. Historic farm buildings. Short activity breaks.

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Exmoor Zoological Park

Barnstaple

Twelve acres of landscaped gardens with tropical and exotic birds, animals, waterfowl and penguins. Tarzan-Land for children.

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Farmer Giles Farmstead

Salisbury

Family leisure farm with large selection of animals, set in acres of glorious rolling Wiltshire downland. Working dairy farm. Watch cows being milked or bottle-feed lambs.

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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Poole

Enter into a world of discovery - feed the lambs, view the animals, take a tractor-trailer ride, watch milking, have fun in the play areas. Restaurant and farm shop.

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Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Chard

Fifty-one acre sanctuary for some 300 animals. Nature trails, picnic tables and light refreshments. Tea room and well stocked gift shop.

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Home Farm

Minehead

A small working farm where pigs are the main enterprise. Other animals include sheep, goats and a selection of ducks and poultry. Woodland walk.

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Honeybrook

Wimborne Minster

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HorseWorld Visitor Centre

Bristol

Meet our friendly horses, ponies and donkeys and enjoy our 'touch & groom areas', pony rides, live shows, adventure playground, slides, nature trail and video theatre.

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Ilfracombe Aquarium

Ilfracombe

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Living Coasts

Torquay

Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from loud and loveable penguins to playful fur seals, colourful puffins to waders and sea ducks.

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Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Cobb History

Lyme Regis

Small marine aquarium, exhibits caught in local waters, also history displays of the cobb and ale.

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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Wareham

Rescued chimpanzees in large natural enclosures, also lemurs, macaques, orangutans. Chimps' nursery, pets' encounter, obstacle course, and restaurants.

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National Animal Welfare Trust

West Henley

Animal rescue and re-homing centre for domestic and farm animals. Non-destruction policy. Refreshment area and gift shop.

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National Marine Aquarium

Plymouth

Discover an exciting new world where science and conservation come to life in the ocean experience of lifetime, Europe's deepest, UK's biggest aquarium.

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National Seal Sanctuary

Helston

Britain's leading marine mammal rescue centre, the National Seal Sanctuary rescues over 30 abandoned and injured seal pups every year.

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Newquay Zoo

Newquay

A modern award-winning zoo, where you can have fun and learn at the same time. Hundreds of animals in sub-tropical lakeside gardens.

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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Bristol

Noah's Ark is the most varied farm in North Somerset with "hands-on" animal experience for everyone. Only 5 miles from Bristol, its a beautiful, peaceful and fun place to be.

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North Devon Farm Park

Barnstaple

Indoor and outdoor rabbit world; rare breeds of animals; farming archives; indoor jungle world; play area; pony and tractor rides; walks and cafe.

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Norwood Farm

Bath

Organic farm with native breeds of sheep, cattle, pigs, ponies and poultry. Cafe; farm shop; 35 acres open plus long 1km farm walk around whole farm.

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Oceanarium

Bournemouth

Situated in the heart of Bournemouth, next to the pier, the Oceanarium will take you on a fascinating voyage of the undersea world from elegant seahorses to sinister sharks.

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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton

One of England's largest zoos with over 1,200 animals in the beautiful setting of 75 acres of botanical gardens. The zoo is one of Devon's most popular family day's out.

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary

Hayle

Award-winning sanctuary specialising in rare birds, otters, red squirrels. Huge aviaries, daily events, cafe and shop. Great for bird, animal and garden lovers.

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Pennywell - Devon's Farm and Wildlife Centre

Buckfastleigh

Working organically run farm. Opportunity to milk cow or goat, feed animals, pick up eggs and spin wool. Displays on the rearing of animals. Wildlife Centre and flying displays.

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Porfell Animal Land

Lanreath

Porfell Animal Land with its gently sloping fields, streams, woodland walks and a variety of exotic wild and domesticated animals allows visitors to enjoy close contact with nature.

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Prinknash Bird Park

Gloucester

A deer park with fallow deer, pygmy goats. Many peacocks, Indian blue and white and crown cranes. New aviary. Numerous species of waterfowl and exotic pheasants.

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Putlake Adventure Farm

Swanage

Visitors are encouraged to explore and make contact with a variety of friendly animals in a relaxed atmosphere. You can bottle-feed the lambs and goats.

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Roves Farm Visitor Centre

Swindon

All weather fun for all ages; tractor rides, bottle feeding animals; 3D giant big bale straw stack, corporate events, barn dances and much more.

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Screech Owl Sanctuary

St Columb

Owl rescue and rehabilitation centre. Guided tours of sanctuary, approximately 160 owls and an education centre on a conservation theme. Flying displays twice daily.

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Sea Discovery Centre

Axmouth

Situated by the River Axde at Axmouth Harbour we offer a marine chandlery, fishing tackle shop, marine aquarium and cafe - open all year, every day.

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Seaquarium

Weston-super-Mare

All aspects of British marine life housed on Britain's first pier for 85 years. New exhibition, discover the amazing creatures who live in the Amazon.

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Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Teignmouth

A breeding centre for rare and endangered species.

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Shires Family Adventure Park

Wadebridge

Cornwall's best kept park is once again even more fun this year with The Raging River water coaster. Acres of outdoor adventure play with the highest aerial bridges

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Sorley Tunnel Adventure Worlds

Kingsbridge

Working organic dairy farm with hands-on experience of farm animals. Picturesque walks, large indoor and outdoor play areas, craft workshops, riding stables and farm shop.

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Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre

Ruthvoes

Lots of physical activities and contact with farm animals - indoors and out. Springfields is not just a day out - it's what childhood memories are made of.

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St AugustineÕs Farm

Arlingham

St Augustines Farm is a 43 ha organic dairy farm lying in the middle of a horseshoe bend in the River Severn. There is a visitor centre, cafe and museum for visitors.

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Tamar Otter Sanctuary

Launceston

Wooded valley with collection of otters in large open natural enclosures. Water fowl lakes, aviaries, woodland trail with deer, peacocks and pheasants. Breeding owls.

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Tamar Valley Donkey Park

Gunnislake

Donkey rides, feed the animals, rabbit warren, goat mountain, duck ponds, adventure playground, toddlers' playground, cafe, shop, picnic garden and 'adopt a donkey'.

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The Big Sheep

Abbotsham

Award-winning all-weather attraction combining sheep racing, sheepdog trials, sheep milking, baby lambs and duck trialling. Adventure playground, lake and nature trail.

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The Brixham Aquarium

Brixham

Specimens found in United Kingdom waters including octopus and conger eels.

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The Dorset Heavy Horse Centre

Wimborne Minster

Various breeds of heavy horses plus miniature and Shetland ponies. Old farm wagons and implements. Demonstrations of plaiting and harnessing. Information, pets and aviaries.

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The Milky Way Adventure Park

Bideford

All weather family attraction featuring Clone Zone - Europe's first interactive adventure ride, Time Warp indoor adventure play area, pets' corner, toddlers' area.

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The Miniature Pony Centre

Newton Abbot

Miniature ponies, donkeys and many other animals. Indoor and outdoor play area for the children. A wealth of wildlife in and around the ponds and Willow Garden.

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The Monkey Sanctuary

Looe

Protected colony of woolly monkeys. Talks given throughout the day and monkeys can be seen in extensive enclosures and trees.

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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Slimbridge

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The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas

Chard

Set in a scenic valley, over 600 species of exotic animals and birds are kept in a natural setting as part of world conservation programmes.

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Totnes Rare Breeds Farm

Totnes

Totnes Rare Breeds and Coffee Shop is an ideal place for all the family to visit. Good food, beautiful views, lovely animals and spectacular owls.

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Trethorne Leisure Farm

Launceston

Great variety of farm animals. Visitors encouraged to touch them and bottle feed lambs. Pony and shire horse rides. Ballpool, fun castles, indoor maze. Ten pin bowling.

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Tropiquaria Wildlife Park

Washford Cross

An indoor and outdoor wildlife park with lots of hands on fun. Puppet theatre and 2 life-size pirate adventure ships. Also new indoor play castle.

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Weymouth Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary

Weymouth

Weymouth Sea Life Park's seven acres of landscaped gardens house an amazing array of the world's most fascinating marine life offering a great day, whatever the weather.

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World of Country Life

Exmouth

Deer parks. Adventure playground, pets' centre. Soft play. Victorian 'street'. Working models, vintage vehicles. Crazy golf. Safari deer train ride.

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WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre

Slimbridge

£6.2 Million visitor centre, fully accessible, 17m observation tower, 120 acres of grounds, 20 hides, heated observatory. One of the largest collections of Waterbirds.

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