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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Hertfordshire
Animal-mad kids (and adults) are well served around Hertfordshire — think Hertfordshire Zoo, Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk and Aldenham Country Park Farm. Every park below shows its distance, facilities and visitor reviews.
Zoos & Wildlife
8.9 mi from Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Zoo
Hertfordshire Zoo sits at Brickendon Liberty in East Hertfordshire, set within Broxbourne Woods, and offers a full day out mixing animals with dinosaur attractions. You can watch b...
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12.3 mi from Hertfordshire
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is a children's animal adventure park in Waltham Abbey, within the wider Lee Valley Country Park. The farm has a big variety of animals which you c...
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12.9 mi from Hertfordshire
Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo, formerly known as ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, is a zoo located in Whipsnade, near Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England. It is one of two zoos that... — Wikipedia
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18.7 mi from Hertfordshire
London Zoo
London Zoo, previously known as ZSL London Zoo or London Zoological Gardens and sometimes called Regent's Park Zoo, is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on... — Wikipedia
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20.1 mi from Hertfordshire
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park is a wild animal park set across 360 acres, home to hundreds of exotic and endangered species. You drive your own vehicle through the Road Safari, passing rhino,...
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20.3 mi from Hertfordshire
Hanwell Zoo
Hanwell Zoo, formerly known as the Bunny Park, is a small community zoo in Brent Lodge Park in Hanwell, home to animals such as meerkats, flamingos and Hatari the porcupine, alongs...
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22.4 mi from Hertfordshire
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is a small, family-run zoo set within Battersea Park, home to over 100 animals from monkeys and meerkats to otters and tropical birds. Little explorer...
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24.1 mi from Hertfordshire
Old Macdonald Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm is a family attraction in Brentwood, Essex, offering animals to meet, rides, and both indoor and outdoor play areas whatever the weather. It's designed as a bi...
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24.9 mi from Hertfordshire
Shepreth Wildlife Park
Shepreth Wildlife Park, near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, is a wildlife attraction where you can see the park's wildlife and take part in animal experiences. You'll find VIP experien...
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25.7 mi from Hertfordshire
Knotts of Tempsford
Knotts of Tempsford is a family-run working farm in the Bedfordshire village of Tempsford, where you can meet animals ranging from pygmy goats and micro pigs to llamas and leopard...
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Where to stay near Hertfordshire
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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 Hertfordshire?
Every attraction shows its distance from Hertfordshire — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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