Zoos & Wildlife · Weston-super-Mare
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
📍 BS48 1PR
Photo: Linda Bailey (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Largest elephant facility in the UK
- UK's longest hedge maze with wildlife-themed questions
- Indoor play areas including Rainbow Slide and ArkiVentures
- Tractor go-kart racing at Farmula 1
- Over 100 species of animal to see
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is a family-friendly zoo near Bristol, home to over 100 species of animal and the largest elephant facility in the UK. Alongside the animal enclosures, you'll find indoor play areas such as the Rainbow Slide and ArkiVentures, outdoor adventure zones, trampolines, a sandpit and the UK's longest hedge maze, plus seasonal events like Pumpkinfest and tractor go-kart racing at Farmula 1. It suits families with children of all ages, with daily talks and animal encounters on offer. The zoo is open all year round with free parking, though as a working farm some paths are concrete or gravel. It's set in Wraxall and Failand, North Somerset, with Nailsea & Backwell station 2.4 miles away and 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open all year, seven days a week, closed for a short break at Christmas
- Parking
- Free parking for cars and coaches, with disabled spaces by the entrance
- Dogs
- Only assistance dogs trained by an Assistance Dogs UK member are permitted
- Accessibility
- Most of the zoo is wheelchair accessible, though paths include concrete and gravel
- Best for
- Families with children, with play areas suitable for all ages
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Noah's Ark Zoo Farm into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Nailsea & Backwell 2.4 miles
- Portway Park & Ride 3.3 miles
- Shirehampton 3.4 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page