New Forest Otter Owl and Wildlife Park - Southampton

Welcome to the New Forest Wildlife Park!
(Formerly New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park)

The New Forest Wildlife Park covers twenty-five scenic acres of ancient woodland. It is set within the New Forest Heritage area, designated a National Park in 2005.

A wander in our Park will reveal a wonderful range of wildlife - in natural surroundings. Here we have 3 species Eurasian (indigenous to Uk) Asian Short Claw and North American
River otter; European wolf, 12 species of owls, badgers, foxes and deer. Other mammals to be seen are polecats, mink, pine martens and highly endangered Scottish wildcat, lynx, wallaby and wild boar.

You can stroll through the animal house...to enjoy watching otters swimming underwater, ferrets chasing their tails, harvest mice home-making on top of corn stalks...or the night barn for snoring badgers and red foxes.

Then try the Wildlife Walkabout: passing more otters on the way to the see the owls in their Owlery...where tame fallow and sika deer graze, keenly observed by pine marten and wildcats.

As you leave the red deer meadow, via a boardwalk, you may spot Grishkin the lynx - relaxing at home - high in the fir trees. As you make your way down to visit the family of wild boar, and on past our new Eurasian wolf enclosure, treading gently to encourage our wallabies to cross your path.

Open every day!
Pop in to the Woodland Bakehouse Tearoom for a super choice of tasty meals and light refreshments. You’ll also find an excellent selection of gift and souvenir ideas (wildlife- themed of course) in our Giftshop.

Opening times

Spring/Summer
Open every day 10.00am - 5.30pm
Last advised entry 4.30pm

Autumn/Winter
Open every day 10.00am - dusk.
Last advised entry approximately 3.00pm

Important note for Dog Owners!
It is regretted that dogs are not allowed in the Park (except guide dogs for the blind).
 

Admission Prices 2011
Adults Children (between 3 and 16 years) Family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) Seniors (over 60) Disabled/special needs adult Disabled/special needs child Designated Carer		£9.95 £6.95 £29.50 £8.95 £8.95 £5.95 FREE
Coach Parties Welcome! Book one of our special coach packages: Short stop visit, two hour stop or full visit and cream tea.
Cream tea + visit per adult Cream tea + visit per senior		£11.50 £10.50
(Cream tea prices also available for pre-booked groups of 10 or more)