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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Lancashire
From big cats to lambing season, the zoos, wildlife parks and farm parks around Lancashire cover every kind of animal encounter — think Butterfly House and Mini Zoo, Blackpool Zoo and Smithills Open Farm. Distances below are from Lancashire itself, so you can plan the day properly.
Zoos & Wildlife
15.4 mi from Lancashire
Butterfly House and Mini Zoo
This is a former Edwardian palm house turned rainforest habitat, now home to free-flying butterflies such as the blue morpho and owl butterfly, alongside Koi carp, tortoises and a...
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17 mi from Lancashire
Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo is set in over 37 acres of stunning, spacious parkland, with more than 1,000 mesmerising animals to discover. You can make your way into Dinosaur Safari to meet prehi...
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24.5 mi from Lancashire
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a small 3-acre licensed zoo near Beetham, Cumbria, home to over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. It offers a...
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25.8 mi from Lancashire
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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27.1 mi from Lancashire
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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28.2 mi from Lancashire
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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29.4 mi from Lancashire
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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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 Lancashire?
Every attraction shows its distance from Lancashire — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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