Eco Chic Cottages - The Chestnuts
Chipping Norton, Central England
Sleeps 8
£2,745 per break
Check availabilityZoos & Wildlife · Bourton-on-the-Water
Crocodiles of the World
📍 OX18 3NX
Photo: Gareth James (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See critically endangered Siamese crocodiles and Chinese alligators
- Underwater viewing of crocodiles
- Daily animal talks and feeds including meerkats and Nile crocs
- See a Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard
- Play Gator Golf on site
Crocodiles of the World is the UK's only crocodile zoo, found in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Inside its tropical indoor areas you can see species from around the world, including critically endangered Siamese crocodiles, Chinese alligators, Nile crocodiles and American alligators, alongside meerkats, Binturong and Galapagos tortoises. It's also one of only four UK zoos with a Komodo dragon. Days include underwater viewing, talks and scheduled feeds such as the meerkat and Nile croc sessions, plus a Gator Golf course. The zoo is open daily from 10am, with last entry at 4pm, making it well suited to families, school trips and group visits. If you're staying nearby, the closest station is Shipton, 6.1 miles away, and there are 28 bookable places to stay within five miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily from 10am, last entry 4pm
- Booking
- Zoo tickets and Gator Golf can be booked online
- Best for
- Families, school trips and group visits
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Crocodiles of the World into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Shipton 6.1 miles
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood 6.2 miles
- Finstock 7.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page