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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Derbyshire
From big cats to lambing season, the zoos, wildlife parks and farm parks around Derbyshire cover every kind of animal encounter — think Archie’s Farm, Mayfield Alpacas and Graves Park Animal Farm. Distances below are from Derbyshire itself, so you can plan the day properly.
Zoos & Wildlife
14 mi from Derbyshire
Mayfield Alpacas
Mayfield Alpacas is a small alpaca petting farm and animal sanctuary set in Mayfield Valley near Sheffield, Yorkshire. You can get close to alpacas and a llama called Princess, plu...
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14.8 mi from Derbyshire
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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21.7 mi from Derbyshire
Tropical Butterfly House
Tropical Butterfly House is a family-friendly zoo and wildlife attraction in North Anston, near Rotherham, where wildlife conservation sits at the heart of everything on offer. You...
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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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