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The Fun Farm - Taunton
Every visitor can join in with the hands on animal feeding and ask the farmer anything about the animals from breeding them, feeding them to treating them if they are poorly. The farmer and his wife are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about farming and the countryside. In short, you can make your visit as...
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Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park - Burnham-on-Sea
Covering over 42 acres, Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park offers visitors a chance to relax away from the bustle of Burnham's shopping centre and beach. Apex was once an area of clay digging where several pits were excavated and when these were later flooded, they became lakes which are now home ...
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Animal Farm Adventure Park - Burnham-on-Sea
Animal Farm Adventure Park was established in 1984 when an area of land was utilised from a larger farm to start a Rare Breeds Farm. Set on 23 acres on the Somerset levels behind Brean Sands and one mile from Berrow, the Farm nestles between the Mendips on one side, Brent Knoll on the other and the beach to the west. Originally the Farm opened...
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Court Farm Country Park - Weston-Super-Mare
Have a great family day out at Somersets top award winning farm attraction - all year round a family run farm attraction, all the animals and staff at Court Farm are looking forward to welcoming hoards of children and their families for a fun packed summer of fun. With lots of new, baby animals mixed with a range of great play facilities that can...
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Ferne Animal Sanctuary - Chard
Ferne Animal Sanctuary strives to provide care and refuge for unwanted domestic and farm animals. The Sanctuary rehomes dogs and cats within a 30 mile radius of Ferne. Some horses and ponies are available for permanent loan; all other animals remain at the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives. The Sanctuary relies entirely on donations and...
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The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas - Chard
We hope that you enjoy your visit to The Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas – one of the top Wildlife Parks in the southwest. This site will give you an insight into the part the Wildlife Park plays in helping to protect the world’s natural heritage. You will find a wealth of information about our park, including maps and pages that...
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Dunster Forest and Estate
Welcome to Dunster Estate, part of The Crown Estate. Set in the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, Dunster offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, including spectacular views, fascinating wildlife, a wide range of local foods, walking, cycling and horse riding trails, and a cultural heritage spanning over 5,000...
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Exmoor Falconry & Animal Park - Porlock
A Falconry Centre in the Heart of Exmoor, with falconry days and hawk walks, fully organised activity breaks, bed and breakfast, clay pigeon shooting, and riding holidays - PEACEFUL, TRANQUIL, CHARMING, RELAXING, HOMELY AND WELCOMING! AMAZING GARDENS. FALCONRY AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SET IN A 15th CENTURY NATIONAL TRUST FARMHOUSE, WITHIN EXMOOR...
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The Butterfly Effect - Congresbury
The aim of this project is to provide an inspirational facility that can be enjoyed by all the family. We hope that people of all ages will get pleasure from seeing unusual plants and animals in a more natural setting. But by demonstrating some of the little known relationships between plants of different genera, plants and fungi, plants and...
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Welsh Hawking Centre
Normally open daily throughout the year, except Christmas Day, from 10:30am to 5pm, or one hour before dusk in the Winter. CLOSED TUESDAY - ALL DAY! At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards. They can be seen and photographed in the mews, weathering ground, breeding and if...
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Amelia Trust Farm - Barry
The Amelia Trust is a working farm is set in 160 acres of countryside in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan. It offers a calming and therapeutic environment. The Trusts core objective is to support and educate vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Through fun and work based activities the young people are empowered to participate, learn new...
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Chew Valley Country Farm
Here at Chew Valley Country Farm we are a family run business, set in 8 acres which has wonderful views of the Chew Valley area, including Chew Valley lakes. We have a large animal walkway where people of all ages can enjoy meeting our amazing collection of wonderful animals, children’s play area, mini golf and a café serving a...
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Noahs Ark Zoo Farm - Bristol
With 12 indoor and outdoor adventure play areas including tube slides and heated soft-play, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is fun for all the family. The 100 acre Bristol attraction also offers a truly hands on experience for children and their parents: feed and stroke a variety of exciting animals including donkeys, camels, deer, goats and lambs...
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Twinnies petting farm
Animal petting farm. Walk an alpaca Walk miniature Shetlands Walk goats Groom pony’s Groom donkeys: Our mobile Petting Farm is great for Summer Fetes, Parties, Corporate events, Family Fun Days, Care Homes, Hospitals, Church Services and Filming. At Twinnies Petting Farm we offer a traditional Mobile Farm experience providing...
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Escot Gardens - Maze & Fantasy Woodland - Ottery St. Mary
For all lovers of Nature, Escot is a totally new gardens experience. It is uniquely attractive to garden enthusiasts and families alike. Here are champion trees and elegant shrubs amidst woodland paths, picnic spots and forest playgrounds. As the historian Polwhele said back in the eighteenth century: ‘‘Perhaps there are no...
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Hartcliffe Farm
Hartcliffe community farm is open all year round to the public and has a community hall that is available for hire. Admission: Free entry Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm
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Warren Mill Farm
Come and visit our farm park where you will see a large selection of friendly farm animals including, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Rare breeds of Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Minature Ponies, Alpacas and our latest addition Australian laughing Kookaburra! Plus many more! The Farm Park is set in 10 acres of picturesque countryside. We have a large...
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The Donkey Sanctuary - Sidmouth
Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. Set in unspoilt farmland and countryside, visitors return time and again to meander among the donkeys and absorb the serene and relaxed surroundings. The Donkey Sanctuary was founded by Dr Elisabeth D Svendsen, MBE in 1969 and was registered as a charity in...
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HorseWorld - Whitchurch - Bristol
Set in beautiful stone farm-buildings on the southern edge of Bristol, HorseWorld's Visitor Centre is a Quality Assured Attraction that offers a great day out for everyone. Meet the horses, touch and groom them also, learn about how to care for them watch them being trained. There are equine of all sizes from thouroughbreds to...
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Cefn Mably Farm Park - Cardiff
A visit to Cefn Mably Farm Park provides an increasingly rare opportunity to meet and interact with a large variety of friendly farm animals in any weather and at any time if the year. Our park was created with children in mind and provides lots of opportunities for them to observe the animals closely in an enjoyable and safe manner. Just like a...
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Walnut Tree Farm Park
Walnut Tree Farm Park is great place to visit if you want to come face-to-face with a wide range of animals of all different sizes. We’ve got rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, cattle, pigs, sheep, alpacas. rheas and even reindeer! Tractor Rides: Explore the farm on our tractor and trailer. Daily tractor rides. Large Play Areas: Adventure...
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Windmill Hill City Farm - Bristol
The farm provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about farming and to become actively involved in the production of their food. Animals on the farm include a variety of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle and poultry. We work closely with local schools, taking groups on tours of the farm, explaining about...
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Lawrence Weston Community Farm - Bristol
Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a community-managed project that aims to improve the quality of life for local people and it's service-users. The farm does this by working with members of the local community, and others, to provide a range of innovative and exciting, educational, social, environmental, economic and recreational...
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St Werburghs City Farm - Bristol
Come and see what we're up to - meet the animals, or stroll through the community gardens. Treat yourself to refreshments from the award winning farm cafe overlooking our adventure playground. The livestock farm, playground and community garden at St Werburgh’s City Farm are open every day of the year to visitors, including bank ...
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Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park - Bristol
The park fuses fun and education to provide an appreciation of the natural world. The grounds span 50 acres of beautiful countryside and its residents include a wide range of farm animals and rare exotic species. Many of the animals can be touched under supervision. We have regular displays of falconry (on weekends and during school holidays at...
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Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project: Bringing conservation to life Wild Place Project is a fun, family attraction that provides outdoor adventure, play and learning. Inspiring families to enjoy nature with a number of outdoor adventures from discovering wildlife from the UK and around the world with our seasonal themed trails, explore the woods and climbing...
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Crealy Great Adventure Park - Exeter
Crealy Great Adventure Parks, Devon and Cornwall are the South West`s favourite family attractions! Enjoy life`s biggest adventures with slides, rides and all weather play Discover the six unique Realms of Devon's award-winning Crealy Great Adventure Park. Discover the world-famous Maximum Fun Guaranteed at Crealy Great Adventure Parks - yes,...
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Quince Honey Farm - South Molton
Visit the world’s largest Honeybee exhibition; BeeWorld! Take a guided tour around the interesting displays and exhibits and learn fun facts about the honeybee before you take a closer look inside the working hives. Nowhere in the world can you get so close to live bees without needing protective equipment! There is a chance to taste and...
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Bath City Farm
Bath City Farm is a 37 acre community managed green space that provides a community service to all residents of Bath and North East Somerset. The farm is situated between the wards of Twerton and Whiteway in the south west of the city. Our mission is to build a caring, healthy and cohesive community through the involvement of local...
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Badger Watch Dorset - Dorchester
From our hides, thrill at the sight of badgers emerging from their setts and foraging for food. The area is floodlit for perfect vision and visits from other wildlife such as owls, foxes, rabbits and bats add to the spectacle. We are pleased to announce that during the last three years we have recorded a 100% sightings ...
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World of Country Life - Exmouth
Here at World of Country Life Amusement Park, you will have value for your money, since it's a park for both young and old. For the adults (and some children) we have the largest collection of Vintage Vehicles, Motorcycles and Steam Engines in Exmouth, Devon and the South West!! For the kids or actually the whole family we have the animal farm...
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Old Down Country Park - Bristol
Old Down Country Park is an ideal attraction to bring the whole family. From woodland walks, animal encounters. birthday parties, the adventure playground, the giant bouncy pillow, a café selling delicious treats and the farm shop selling gifts for everyone – it really is a day out to remember and we are open all year...
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Bush Farm Bison Centre - West Knoyle
Come and enjoy a day out at Bush Farm and see many other animals including elk, raccoons, guanaco, rhea, prairie dogs and chipmunks as well of course as the bison. Then wander around 30 acres of old oak woodlands with picnic & play areas. There is a display of Native American art and artefacts together with information of the history of...
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Wiggleys Fun Farm
A friendly family run all weather fun experience for children of all ages. Come and enjoy the large indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, Babies Barnyard, Mini Racetrack, Farm Animals and Pets Corner. Take a stroll through our Woodlands Walk and pay a visit to the Ducks in the ponds. Opening times: Monday - Friday (during School Term)...
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Greenmeadow Community Farm
Greenmeadow Community Farm has been a working farm for over 250 years. Set in over 120 acres, we have a wide range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close. Nestled in the heart of Cwmbran, this is truly a Community Farm in every sense of the word, working closely with and serving the local community and...
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Hope Nature Centre - Trowbridge
The Hope Nature Centre is a charity set up in 2000 to help young adults with learning difficulties in the West Wiltshire area. We provide a safe and encouraging place of work to many who may have difficulties integrating within the work place. In order to facilitate this our project has invested in creating a new business, the Squirrels...
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Wildlife & Dinosaur Park - Combe Martin
Join us for a fun day out at Combe Martins Wildlife and Dinosaur Park for a action packed day guaranteed to be filled with laughter. Set in over 28 acres of spectacular, sub tropical gardens within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park,has been giving great enjoyment to its customers for...
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Abbotsbury childrens farm - Weymouth
History of the Barn Benedictine Monks established St Peter's Monastery at Abbotsbury in the 1040s. They built the Tithe Barn in the 1390's. The monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the dissolution. Some of the ruins can be seen around St. Nicholas' Church in the village. Goat Racing Goats play a major part in our activity schedule, before each...
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Abbotsbury Swannery - Weymouth
Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset is unique. This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the best things to do in Dorset. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 19th March to 30th October, 10.00am to 5.00/6.00pm, please ring to confirm closing...
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Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park is open all year round so you will always find something to make the visit worthwhile whatever the season. Steeped in history, wildlife and natural beauty, there’s something for everyone at Margam Country Park. The magnificent Margam Castle, Orangery with ornamental gardens and Deer Park, are set within 1000 acres of...
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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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North Devon Falconry - Newton Tracey
Falconry Experience Days... Full or Half Days. Enjoy a day hunting with our trained Harris' hawks in some of the UK's most beautifull countryside. You will receive a brief lesson in handling this magnificent bird of prey and will enjoy the reassurance of being under the watchfull eye of one of our expert falconers at all times....
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Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park
Come and join us for a fantastic SEA LIFE adventure both above and below the ocean! Your SEA LIFE adventure will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Every step will reveal something new, from a face-to-face encounter...
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust
The Trust is a unique organisation which cares for some of the world's most endangered species. Our centre, set in an acre of natural woodland gardens with lush semi-tropical planting, nestles into the hillside above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon in South Devon. As the smallest member of the British and European Association of Zoos...
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Becky Falls Woodland Park - Newton Abbot
No visit to Devon would be complete without a day at Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls, where there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Set within a spectacular ancient valley, the Falls have been attracting visitors for over 100 years and today offers a fantastic, value-packed day out for all age groups, both young and old...
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Miniature Pony Centre - Newton Abbot
Visitors to the Miniature Pony Centre can experience animals, activities and adventure, all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland within Dartmoor National Park. See, meet and touch lots of animals, including our famous Miniature Shetland ponies and Miniature Mediterranean donkeys that foal throughout the spring and early summer. Also...
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Fancys Family Farm CIC - Portland
Welcome to Fancys Family Farm. This is a new community farm on Portland in Dorset and is the home to the only flock of rare breed Portland Sheep on Portland. We also have goats, alpacas, geese, chickens, pigs and Poppy and Ozzie the farm dogs. We are open every day between 10am and dusk and welcome visitors. Bring the ...
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - Great Torrington
Relaxing and inspiring, a gem set in the enchanting Devon countryside. Lady Anne Berry gifted Rosemoor to the RHS in 1988 and since then, the original eight acres have been greatly developed into 65 acres of gardens and woodlands. In addition to the vast range of plants originally collected by Lady Anne, the RHS has added features such as the...
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Honey Brook Farm - Wimborne
Enjoy our country park and working farm, we have year round activities that are great for both children and adults alike. Childrens play areas, trailer rides and picnic spots plus much more! Honeybrook Farm is only £5 entry per car! We are open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm
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Living Coasts - Torquay
Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton Zoo, with financial support from the South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development fund. Take a journey around the...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of animal farms, petting zoos and petting farms in and near Somerset that the kids will love. These venues include farm animals, insects, reptiles, these may also include animal attractions, animal rides, and shows including animals.
A Children's Zoo can be a wonderful destination in Somerset to take those infants. Young boys and girls, and most clearly tots looking for enjoyable destinations to pay a visit to with a guardian for example, can quite often have interaction with a wide range of local livestock. These may can include sheep, birds of prey, rabbits, small horses, pigs, and possibly even miniature donkeys. Foodstuff may possibly be obtained for the animals from a shop. Your nearby children's farm may even have more spectacular creatures such as meerkats, tropical animals such as lizards and spiders and even butterflies. Be confident if you are an Uncle with a niece for example, then you definitely will not be disappointedwith what a child's petting farm can offer you anyone. Some zoos may also offer a mobile service which would certainly be of specific interest to a head teacher looking to put togetheir a party possibly. So in case you are now living in the Somerset area and have young children, then a petting zoo might be the excellent spot for an individual to go with the children. Make sure that you check out the web page before going to see if the children's zoo have special days on for a discounted day out.