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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Dorset
From big cats to lambing season, the zoos, wildlife parks and farm parks around Dorset cover every kind of animal encounter — think Monkey World, Sealife Centre and Fancy's Family Farm. Distances below are from Dorset itself, so you can plan the day properly.
Zoos & Wildlife
5.2 mi from Dorset
Monkey World
Monkey World is an Ape Rescue Centre in East Stoke, Dorset, where you can meet primates rescued from the illegal wildlife trade or from abuse and neglect, now living in natural fam...
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10.6 mi from Dorset
Sealife Centre
SEA LIFE Weymouth is a large aquarium spread over five acres, home to over 2,500 creatures across themed zones including Seal Harbour and Penguin Island, where you can see Europe's...
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14.4 mi from Dorset
Fancy's Family Farm
Royal Air Force Portland or more simply RAF Portland is a former Royal Air Force and ROTOR radar station on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Located close to the Verne Citade... — Wikipedia
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23.8 mi from Dorset
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is an outdoor attraction in the New Forest, near Bournemouth, Dorset, built around its birds of prey and reptiles. The star resident is Lib...
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25.1 mi from Dorset
Foxdown Childrens Farm
Foxdown Children's Farm is a small family-run working farm set high in the Marshwood Vale, West Dorset, with views towards the Jurassic coastline. Here you can wander at leisure, p...
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Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Make a day of it
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 Dorset?
Every attraction shows its distance from Dorset — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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