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Manydown Family Fun - Basingstoke
Each year we lamb all the Manydown estate sheep at the Manydown Family Fun site so that you can enjoy seeing all the frolicking baby lambs. Throughout the day we hold lamb feeding and interactive demonstrations. As part of our Easter packed event you can also hold baby chicks and bunny rabbits. And if you’re lucky you may even see the...
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Manor Farm Country Park - Southampton
Chickens and ducks roam free around the picturesque farmyard, while a cast of real life historical characters can be found going about their daily chores. The aim of the site is to provide a living history visitor attraction and to conserve a farmstead of historic buildings, together with 400 acres of countryside, and to provide the...
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Miller's Ark Animals
The Mobile Farm concept embraces the desire to bring children and adults into close contact with farm animals, thus inspiring interest and respect, whilst providing an exciting experience in the security of their own environment. We bring everything we need except water, and clean up thoroughly on our departure. The Mobile Farm can include sheep...
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Birdworld - Underwater World & Farm - Farnham
Birdworld and its facilities provide an excellent and ever expanding educational resource for schools and educational establishments. Our Education Team strives to promote an understanding of all birds and animals. This is done through fun and interesting talks in the park, for example: Penguin Feeding Talk the Birds of Prey Tour, the Safari Ride...
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Finkley Down Farm Park - Andover
Finkley Down Farm Park in Andover, Hampshire is a family run children’s farm with all the character of a traditional farm but in a safe, secure, friendly environment. You can spend the whole day at Finkley Down Farm Park; it’s an exciting day out that the whole family will love. Set within picturesque grounds to meet a variety of...
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Staunton Country Park - Havant
1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental lake, woodland and follies... the timeless beauty and tranquillity of the walled garden... the exotic species in the South Coast's largest glasshouses will amaze you.... surround the senses with colours, textures and aromatic scents in the Sensory Garden... get lost in the Golden Jubilee maze. ...
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The Hawk Conservancy - Andover
We are a conservation charity and award winning visitor centre that has for many years worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and the research of birds of prey. Set in 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive Steller's...
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4 KINGDOMS FAMILY FARM AND ADVENTURE PARK
Planning a day out with the kids? 4 Kingdoms Adventure Play and Farm Park is a family run farm and is ideal for your day out with the kids aged between 2 & 12. Set in 40 acres on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders with two large lakes, surrounded by the river Embourne. Ride the cars, become a shopkeeper or postman in the...
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Longdown Activity Farm - Southampton
A BIG welcome to our family run farm. Come along and enjoy a fantastic family day for everyone. Join in with our daily schedule of activities, which run throughout the day. You can bottle-feed the kid goats and the calves, feed the ducks, meet the pigs... and cuddle the baby rabbits, chicks or maybe even a piglet! PLUS lots more friendly...
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Portsmouth Blue Reef Aquarium
Welcome to Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea, Portsmouth, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East.Situated on Clarence Esplanade, between the two piers overlooking the busy Solent, Blue Reef Aquarium is a great visit whatever the weather. Enjoy close encounters with graceful sharks and rays. Stroll among the colourful inhabitants...
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The Nature Discovery Centre - Thatcham
The Nature Discovery Centre has a wonderful lakeside setting. The visitor centre, with cafe, hands-on exhibits and a varied and ever changing calendar of activities provides an ideal base for a day out. Our fantastic adventure playgrounds, network of footpaths and wildlife offer many opportunities to enjoy the fresh air at any time of year. Once...
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Dunreyth Alpacas
Bruce & Peta live in an idyllic setting on the side of the South Downs in West Sussex.
They gave up their profession as Nurses and now run their herd of alpacas on their own land in Adsdean Park.
Everything they have achieved during this time has been without grants or help from local or government bodies.
They were the first in the...
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Wellington Country Park - Reading
Wellie says there's so much to do here at the Park that you might need a little help to plan your day. You could start by meeting Charlotte the engine and go for a ride on the miniature railway, or if you're feeling energetic you can climb, swing or slide in the adventure playground. Plan a lakeside adventure and track down the dinosaur, or spy...
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New Forest Reptile Centre - Lyndhurst
The New Forest Reptile Centre is to be found at Holidays Hill, approximately 2 miles west of Lyndhurst on the A35 road. It's a small but very worthy attraction and conservation centre where you can (potentially...) see all of Britain's reptiles in one place; adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, lizards, frogs and toads are displayed in separate...
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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary - Newtown
Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather. Deer viewing at Bolderwood isn't guaranteed but the herd are fed daily by the local New Forest keeper, between the months of April and...
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Trilakes Animal Park Trilakes and Little Angels
Trilakes is a children's mini farm located in Sandhurst with a variety of animals including chipmunks, goats, miniature horses, rabbits, pigs and sheep. The site itself is set in 19 acres of beautiful countryside with two stunning lakes. Facilities include: outside summer patio area sand pit (new for 2010) ...
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Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts - Chichester
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts is a fun day out for the whole family to enjoy whatever the weather, just 10 minutes South of Chichester, West Sussex. Formerly known as Earnley Butterflies and Gardens. Walk among Tropical Butterflies, see exotic Birds and get close to many Beasts. Wander through a maze of seventeen covered theme gardens,...
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UK Wolf Centre
Founded in 1995, we support education, conservation and research. With your support we've donated over £338,000 in recent years. Please note all visits have to be pre-booked with the exception of Visit Wednesdays. We have ten wolves at the Trust. Find out more about them here!
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Cholderton Charlie's Farm - Salisbury
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park and Rabbit World is a converted milk dairy farm, set in beautiful countryside on the Wiltshire & Hampshire border only 4 miles from Stonehenge, with views to Salisbury Cathedral. Offering a relaxing experience for all ages whether you come for a coffee, or a few hours or to stay! We are a hands on...
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Bucklebury Farm Park - Reading
Bucklebury Farm Park is a great day out, whatever the weather. We have a whole range of attractions that will appeal to your whole family, school group, Senior citizens' club, or just a couple of friends. Situated in the beautiful Berkshire countryside close to the picturesque village of Bucklebury, the park has: Deer Park ...
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Shires Farm - Reading
Animals are part of our heritage, and at Shires Farm you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn more about many types of farm animals. Come and meet the most recent addition to our family - Coco the baby pony. Coco was born here earlier in the year and his name was chosen in our competition, with the lucky winners receiving free...
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Brickfields Horse Country - Ryde
Wherever you stay on the Isle of Wight, Brickfields is only a short distance away. Situated on the outskirts of Ryde, half a mile from the main A3054 and 2 miles from the Fishbourne Ferry. Brickfields is ideally positioned for access from all corners of the Island. If you are coming from the direction of Ryde there is a village Liink Bus that...
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Butterfly & Fountain World - Wootton
Visit Butterfly World today to see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in a natural environment! One of the Island's leading tourist attractions, you have the opportunity to learn more about our butterflies, visit the Italian & Japanese gardens, koi ponds, fountains, jumping jets, cafe, Medina garden centre and more! Whether you're here for...
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Seaview Wildlife Encounter - Springvale
Situated in a stunning parkland setting with waterfalls, lakes and dramatic views across the Solent, this is the Island’s ultimate, multi-award-winning, wildlife attraction. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a personal, hands-on, wildlife experience. Strolling amongst rare...
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Amners Farm and Minature Railway - Burghfield
New attractions this year are ferret racing and vintage threshing demonstrations. The old favourites will still be here, tractor and trailer rides, pony rides, childrens straw play barn and lots of baby animals to name a few. This year the RNLI will be here, showing children and adults how to be safe when visiting the...
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The Living Rainforest
Explore the rainforest, and discover its wonders for yourself. On your visit, look out for free roaming lizards, birds and butterflies - you never know where they will appear next! See some of the world's most popular foods, from bananas to coffee, cocoa and ginger... as well as plants that have changed the way we live today. Plus... monkeys, a...
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Surrey Hills Llamas - Guildford
See the beautiful Surrey Hills come alive this Spring with a Llama Trek. Our footpaths are lined with pretty primroses and stunning bluebells, blossom, catkins and pussy willow provide a canopy as we trek to Hambledon Heath to look across the Weald of Surrey and Sussex. After your trek through this quiet corner of England The Merry...
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River Bourne Community Farm - Salisbury
River Bourne Community Farm is open from 9am - 4pm Tuesday – Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays and we are very happy to receive visitors. Entry is free for everyone and we very much hope you have an enjoyable time. Upkeep for the animals costs around £4,000 each year so we are always very grateful to receive donations to the ...
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Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - Newport
Robin Hill offers something for everyone, whether it is the thrill of the Island's 3 biggest rides to the challenge of Squirrel Tower or the peace of the woodland walks where the Red Squirrels live. Set in 88 acres of beautiful woodland and countryside the park offers activities and attractions for all ages with space for the 'young at...
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Owl and Monkey Haven - Newport
Welcome to the Island's Newest Award Winning Attraction. The Owl & Monkey Haven has been created to provide a safe, happy environment for primates & birds of prey who find themselves without a home. The Haven is not a zoo or animal collection, it is a sanctuary built to the highest possible standards with large bespoke enclosures to suit...
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Fishers Farm Park - Billingshurst
The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor and outdoor play the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the Family Comes...
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Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve - Newport
Arreton Down features Calcareous grassland / wildflowers The down holds a great variety of wildflowers - the best areas on Arreton have around 30 species per square metre. This includes good displays of yellow, horseshoe and kidney vetch. The downland is grazed through the winter by some 18 cattle, which not only graze the fine, herb rich, open...
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Brading The Experience
The original Isle of Wight Wax Works Museum and Animal World was founded by Graham Osborne-Smith and opened in 1965. Today it is still owned by an Islander who has developed this historical and wonderfully interesting attraction into more than just a Wax Works. It now has many exciting ongoing developments, and in particular the huge new extension...
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Amazon World Zoo Park - Arreton
Amazon World Zoo Park is a special kind of attraction. Here you can learn about conservation and rainforests and come face to face with some of the worlds most unusual, beautiful and endangered creatures. Some you won't be able to see anywhere else in the UK or even Europe! Try to spot the many species of tropical bird flying freely through the...
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Beale Park - Reading
Beale Park's the place to be with fun, adventure, animals, gardens, play and activities on the banks of the picturesque River Thames. A great day out for all ages near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Space, fresh air, tranquility, fun, adventure, enchanting animals, exotic beauty and all this on the banks of the magical Thames. Isn’t it time...
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Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve
Set in the sheltered Arun valley, in the heart of West Sussex, Pulborough Brooks is a fantastic place for a day out for people of all ages. There is a superb nature reserve and trail with birdwatching hides and viewpoints, a visitor area with gift shop and a tearoom with terrace - not to mention the play area! Facilities Visitor centre Car...
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Hare Hatch Sheeplands Farm
Another great reason to visit Hare Hatch Sheeplands is an enjoyable visit to our children's farm. Gallop out to the field to see the hens, goats and donkeys. Watch our small furries (rabbits & guinea pigs) enjoying space and company. We hope you enjoy our farm & watch us & the animals grow! Guinea pigs -...
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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Arundel
Set in ancient woodlands in the middle of the South Downs; adjacent to the River Arun; overlooked by the historic Arundel Castle skyline the centre also attracts many wild birds to the lakes, reed beds and woodland areas on the site. Free Safaris on quiet, electric boats are offered everyday weather permitting. Gliding along the waterways of...
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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary - Wroxhall
The Sanctuary is based between Shanklin and Ventnor on the road to Wroxall, Isle of Wight and we are open to the public from Easter to October each year from 10:30am till 4:30pm weather permitting. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and ...
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Owl and Falconry Centre - Ventnor
A dazzling collection of some of the world’s most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of...
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Ringwood Town and Country Experience
Ringwood Town & Country Experience is over 30,000 sq ft of exhibitions, including a full size railway station, olde shops, vintage cars and motorcycles. We have a 100 seater function room with stage and dancefloor. Our Tearooms are open for morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea. We also run events and entertainment days and we...
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Animal Rangers - Maidenhead
We are open every Saturday for young people to come and work hands on with our animals. We have big animals and little petting animals and young people get the chance to get involved in all areas of the farm, feeding, exercising, cleaning, petting. Through their hands on involvement the children will learn about all the animals...
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Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary - Wallingford
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary is a registered charity which cares for and protects abused and ill-treated donkeys and other animals. (Although we do not actively rescue other animals, those that have joined us in recent years include two sheep, Buttercup & Daisy who were rescued from slaughter for meat, four goats, numerous chickens, two geese,...
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Holmbush Farm - Faygate
Holmbush Farm Tearoom and Softplay - The bright and airy Holmbush Farm Tea Room and Soft Play is a jewel at the heart of the farm with a soft play area for young children which is open to the public year-round (weekdays only for children aged 0-5 years). Situated in a large, open plan barn, it is a warm and welcoming place where a team of lovely...
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
Get up close to your local wildlife at our Surrey Wildlife Festival. Join the fun with activities including meet the animals, face painting, games, food & drink and much much more. Limited parking for disabled. Cost: Adults £4, under 16’s £3, under 3’s FREE, family ticket £10 Start date: 08 June 2013,...
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Bocketts Farm Park - Leatherhead
Bocketts farm is a working family farm set in beautiful countryside on the slopes of the North Downs in Surrey. We have lots of old and modern breeds of animals and many other attractions for all the family both inside and out. A great day out whatever the weather! We welcome all visitors. Being a working farm, no two days are quite the same!...
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Farmer Giles Farmstead - Salisbury
Have Fun and Learn: Farmer Giles Farmstead is designed to delight children from 18 months to 9 or 10 years old. I love to see children feeding or cuddling the animals. They learn so much from “doing” rather than just “watching” and I have plenty of hand washing facilities with anti bacterial soap. I also have plenty of...
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Please find a list of Hampshire of children's farms and miniature zoos and anything related to animals near and in Hamps, offering animals for viewing, petting and feeding them.
A Petting Zoo can be a great place around Hampshire to take those little
ones. Girls and boys, and most clearly tots looking for enjoyable
locations to explore with a guardian for example, can sometimes have
interaction with a wide variety of domestic livestock. These might can
include lambs, birds, goats, miniature camels, pigs, and even ostriches.
Food might be purchased for the wildlife from a shop. Your nearby
Children's zoo may even have more incredible wildlife such as skunks,
exotic pets or animals such as snakes and reptiles and even butterflies.
Relax knowing if you are an Uncle with a niece for example, then you
definitely will not be disappointed with what a child's petting farm can
offer a person.
Some farms may even provide you with a mobile service
which might be of specific interest to a teacher looking to organise a
school event potentially. So if you are now living in the Hampshire area
and have babies, then a children's zoo can be the perfect place for a
person to take the young children. Make sure that you have a look at the
web site in advance to find out if the children's zoo have discounts on
for a low-priced outing.
