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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Cheshire
Animal-mad kids (and adults) are well served around Cheshire — think Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Walton Hall Zoo and Chester Zoo. Every park below shows its distance, facilities and visitor reviews.
Zoos & Wildlife
10.5 mi from Cheshire
Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Gauntlet Birds of Prey is an eagle and vulture park near Knutsford, home to the largest collection of birds of prey in North West England. You can watch flying demonstrations, list...
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11.3 mi from Cheshire
Walton Hall Zoo
Walton Hall Zoo is a small, free-to-enter children's zoo in Walton, Warrington, dating back to the early 1960s. You'll find alpacas, rescue donkeys, potbellied pigs, African pygmy...
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13.9 mi from Cheshire
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is a large conservation zoo set across 130 acres near Chester, home to over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species. You can explore indoor habitats including the UK'...
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13.9 mi from Cheshire
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is a large wildlife attraction covering 130 acres, home to over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species, including a walkthrough lemur area and the UK's largest tropi...
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16.9 mi from Cheshire
Wild Wings Birds of Prey
Wild Wings Birds of Prey is a small zoo based in Risley, Warrington, in the North West of England, home to owls, hawks, falcons and eagles including Logan, Koda and Shannara, along...
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19.9 mi from Cheshire
Knowsley Safari Park
Knowsley Safari is a drive-through wildlife park in Prescot, Merseyside, where most people visit by car to enjoy the Safari Drive, though you don't need to have your own car to enj...
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26.2 mi from Cheshire
Heaton Park Animal Centre
The Animal Centre stands on the site of the 19th century glasshouse range that was demolished in the late 20th century. Animals and birds are on display here all year round.
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27.7 mi from Cheshire
Peak Wildlife Park
Peak Wildlife Park is a wildlife attraction in Ipstones, Staffordshire Moorlands, built around naturalistic enclosures that replicate animals' native habitats. Since opening in 201...
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29 mi from Cheshire
Lancaster Park & Animal Farm
Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a family-run petting farm in Chadderton, near Oldham, offering a hands-on day out for families. You can meet and feed animals in the Petting Barn, w...
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Feeding times and keeper talks are the highlights at most parks — check the day's schedule when you arrive and plan your route around them.
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Frequently asked questions
How far are these from Cheshire?
Every attraction shows its distance from Cheshire — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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