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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Staffordshire
From big cats to lambing season, the zoos, wildlife parks and farm parks around Staffordshire cover every kind of animal encounter — think Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre, Trentham Monkey Forest and Rodbaston Animal Zone. Distances below are from Staffordshire itself, so you can plan the day properly.
Zoos & Wildlife
10.8 mi from Staffordshire
Rodbaston Animal Zone
Rodbaston Animal Zone is a small, licensed zoo collection based at Rodbaston College, home to around 600 animals from over 140 species, from meerkats and monkeys to rabbits and alp...
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15.5 mi from Staffordshire
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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18.9 mi from Staffordshire
Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World
Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World is a Shropshire zoo combining animal encounters with a large dinosaur park. You can explore lands and attractions themed around animals and prehistoric cre...
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20.8 mi from Staffordshire
Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park
Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park sits within Telford Town Park, where you can wander through rainforest, desert, outback, nocturnal and farmyard zones to meet crocodiles, lemurs, capybara...
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23.2 mi from Staffordshire
Dudley Zoo & Castle
Dudley Zoo & Castle combines a working zoo, home to over 150 species, with the historic ruins of Dudley Castle on the same site. As a registered charity, it's dedicated to conserva...
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25.7 mi from Staffordshire
Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo is a 100-acre (40 ha) zoo near Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicestershire. It is operated by the East Midlands Zoological Society, a charitable trust, and is a founding mem... — Wikipedia
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28.3 mi from Staffordshire
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is home to a unique collection of animals from across the world, including Red Pandas, lemurs, reptiles, meerkats, otters, birds, wallabies an...
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Where to stay near Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire?
Every attraction shows its distance from Staffordshire — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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