Zoos & Wildlife · Cambridgeshire
Johnson's Zoological Gardens
📍 PE28 3AG
Photo: Richard Humphrey (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Zoo featuring crocodiles and a tropical house
- Farm shop selling home-produced meats
- Steakhouse with bar open all day
- Seasonal events including Halloween and Christmas Market
Johnson's Zoological Gardens in Old Hurst, Huntingdonshire combines a working farm, zoo and tropical house with a farm shop, butchers, tea room and steakhouse. You can see the site's famous crocodiles and explore the zoo, which is open daily without any need to pre-book tickets in advance. The farm shop sells home-produced meats and local produce, reflecting over a century of traditional farming methods. There's also a calendar of seasonal events, such as a Halloween celebration and a Christmas market. Wellies are recommended in winter months. The nearest station is Huntingdon, 5.5 miles away, and there are 19 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it a practical day-trip destination for those exploring the wider Huntingdonshire area.
Practical details
- Open
- Zoo open Tuesday to Saturday
- Booking
- No pre-booking needed for the zoo
- Best for
- Wellies recommended in winter
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Johnson's Zoological Gardens into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Huntingdon 5.5 miles
- Whittlesea 11.8 miles
- St Neots 12.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page