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British Wildlife Rescue Centre - Stafford
The British Wildlife Rescue Centre was set up as an extension of ‘Stafford Wild Bird and Animal Rescue’. It consists of a hospital with veterinary cover, a pool for the rehabilitation of water birds, spacious aviaries and enclosures and housing for reptiles. The centre cares for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife which is often...
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Amerton Farm and Craft Centre - Stafford
Playbarn is an indoor adventure play area, with a height recommendation of under 1.4 metres. It has a tractor track, rope bridge and barns on stilts connected with raised walkways. Also an amazing bouncing structure, which is one of the biggest in the country and has a bouncy area, slide and items to jump over and through. There is also a soft...
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Rodbaston Visitor Animal Centre Zone - Stafford
The Animal Zone is home to over 1000 animals of over 200 species including zoo, companion and agricultural animals. It's open to the public at weekends and college holidays and visitors can enjoy "Meet the Keeper" sessions and experience animal encounters daily, as well as enjoying the play area and tearooms. The Animal Zone at...
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Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
Gentleshaw Wildlife centre is a small sanctuary for exotic animals and birds of prey. As well as a hospital unit for the treatment of wild raptors (Not on display), the centre is home to over 30 different species of Bird of prey, Primate, Reptile, Invertebrate, Raccoons, Cats and many more. . Our mission statement is to provide at all times the...
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Trentham Monkey Forest
Welcome to Monkey Forest at Trentham in Staffordshire Experience this unique opportunity to visit 'Monkey Forest' an exciting walk amongst 140 free roaming Barbary macaques. You will be able to discover this amazing species as they exhibit their natural behaviour with no bars or cages to hinder your view. A unique experience: Monkey forest is...
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Northycote Farm and Country Park
There are many informal walks through the country park and opportunities to view or photograph a wide variety of wildlife, in their natural habitats. Northycote Farm itself is a Tudor farmhouse and is steeped in history. The farmhouse itself is not always open to the public, but throughout the year, it is opened to the public for tours and other...
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Oak Lodge Open Farm & Shop - Foston
FREE ADMISSION Visiting our open farm is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young & old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. Take time to soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farm yard and really get in touch with the land that feeds us. Discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer. As we have...
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Scotty's Donkeys & Animal Park
Scottys Donkeys and Animal Park is a family run petting farm, offering a chance to stroke and feed the animals including donkeys, horses, pigs, rare breed sheep, goats, rabbits, rheas, chickens and ducks. Children will also have the chance to have a donkey ride, have a bounce on our bouncy castle and play in our giant all weather sandpit. ...
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Peak Wildlife Park - Winkhill
Get up-close and personal with three brand new immersive animal walk-throughs. Inspire your kids and let them come face to face with lemurs, penguins, wallabies and much more! Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for penguins...
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Exotic Zoo at Lakeside Plant Centre
You may have spotted the Exotic Zoo van in your town, you may have possibly been at one of our Animal Man parties, or we may have visited your school! We’ve been popping up all over the place! Perhaps you spied Scott on TV whilst appearing on shows like Blue Peter, The Sam and Mark show and The Alan Titchmarsh Show. The exciting news...
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Forge Mill & Sandwell Farm - West Bromwich
Forge Mill Farm is one of two farm visitor centres within Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is a working dairy farm where the main attraction is the dairy herd of pedigree Jersey cows. The farm is open from 10.00am until 4.30pm. The car park and wider Country Park are open from Dawn until Dusk. Visitors can watch the cows being milked each...
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Ash End House Farm - Middleton
Ash End House Farm is a family owned farm which has been operating as a Childrens Farm for over 25 years. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and educational hands on experience for children of all ages. We are open to the general public and specialize in guided tours for school parties and play groups. We are a small, family owned childrens farm,...
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Highfields Happy Hens - Etwall
Feeds the animals and visit the shop Hundreds of young people have had their lives radically changed over the 16 years that Highfield Happy Hens has been in existence. We have lost contact with many of them – although their time with us was life-changing, we recognise that we are also part of a past that, ...
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Sandwell Park Farm - West Bromwich
Sandwell Park Farm is a fully restored 18th century farm which was constructed to supply food throughout the year to the Earls of Dartmouth’s estate and Sandwell Hall. A variety of livestock housed within the central courtyard and adjoining pasture are the actual breeds which would have been kept on the farm at the turn of the century....
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Broomey Croft Children's Farm - Kingsbury
The farm offers a host of wonderful attractions and first-rate facilities. In addition to the Granary Tea Room and our gift shop we also have everything you need for a great day out, from a large, free car park, play areas and an undercover picnic area in case it rains! Why not take a look at our slideshow to find out more about what we have to...
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Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom
Hoo Farm is a family-run Countryside Attraction nestling in 32 acres of woodland and paddocks in the heart of Shropshire. The farm is well over 100 years old and has been a dairy farm, tree nursery, and Award winning farm attraction, but most of all it has been a happy home for the Dorrell family since 1988. Edward and Carolyn Dorrell...
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Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Located on Pershore Road, two miles south of Birmingham City Centre, the Birmingham Nature Centre homes a wide range of animals, both European and from across the world. These animals include many charismatic and exciting species like Red Pandas, Meerkats, Lemurs and Otters. The centre has a wide collection of endangered reptiles, and it plays an...
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Lakemore Farm Park - Haslington
We are a family-friendly farm park located in the heart of Cheshire’s countryside, with a relaxed atmosphere. The farm is ideally suited to young children, and often provides them with their first, close contact with farm animals. We are home to many rare breed farm animals including llamas, Gloucester old spot pigs, pygmy goats, Shetland...
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Sheldon Country Park - Birmingham
Sheldon Country Park covers an area of just over 300 acres, comprising open grassland, wetlands, old hedgerows and some mature woodland. Situated on the very edge of the city, the land has escaped development and has become a haven for wildlife. The Parks Ranger Service is based at Old Rectory Farm, a 17th Century dairy farm, which is situated...
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Bluebell Dairy - Derby
Come and Play on our Play Area with all sorts of climbing frames, swings and trampolines. Meet and feed all our animals including: Peppa the Pot Bellied Pig Twinkle the donkey and Miss Molly the Shetland Pony Sarah the Sheep and her lambs Our Playful Goats Our Chickens, Ducks and their chicks All our Guinea Pigs And not to forget our latest...
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Rays Farm Country Matters
At Rays Farm you will see a variety of deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Watch the grace and splendour of many owls, and explore a streamside walk of myth and magic woodcarvings. Back at the farm take a rest in the tea-shop or browse around our interesting selection of toys and gifts. Relax and enjoy wildlife and nature as it was...
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S & D Falconry - Solihull
We offer static and flying falconry displays along with educational talks for all ages. Would you like to handle or see a variety of Birds of Prey up close? If so, then this is the opportunity of a lifetime, as we provide Static/Flying Displays incorporating an educational talk plus question and answer session for any sized group, e.g....
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Matlock Farm Park
Matlock Farm Park is set in part of a 600 acre working farm with pony trekking, loads of animals to see and interact with and all in all providing a great day out with variety activities for all the family. Here at Matlock Farm Park, we are open all year round and hope to give you a wonderful visit in the fresh air and tranquility of the...
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Oak Farm Park
Oak Farm Park is an all weather attraction with both indoor and outdoor activities. Come and see the animals, groom the ponies, or just have a cup of tea and a slice of cake while the kids let off steam! We also host special calendar events throughout the year which include; Pumpkin scooping and Santa’s Grotto! Oak Farm Park is a 30 acre...
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Battlefield Falconry Centre
Battlefield Falconry Centre is a new and exciting family run business that offers a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. It is located at the Battlefield 1403 farm shop site at Battlefield in Shrewsbury and is owned by Mark Southall who is a fully experienced falconer. There are over 30 different birds of prey to see including some...
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Shropshire Wildlife Trust To protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Shropshire and to promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world. With strength of numbers and over 50 years of experience behind us we are an increasingly effective champion for local wildlife. We are based at The Cut Visitor Centre in...
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Hoar Park Farm
with a sweet shop and tearoom there is plenty to eat. Shops of all types to entertain your parents and with fishing and long country walks. There is something for everyone! Feed the animals meet them and let them. Opening times: 10-5pm 10-4.30pm Winter Admission Prices: Adults £4 Kids £3 mo Under 2s Free ...
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Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
Welcome to our home, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in our shops, restaurants and award winning Farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park. The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a...
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Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary - Markfield
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary was founded in August 1986 by Jean, Derrick & Tereza Redmile at Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire. In the beginning it was started by the family re-homing a few sick & injured Animals... This soon escalated dramatically into re-homing Horses, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Ducks, Geese & even...
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Tropical Birdland - Desford
A beautiful tropical bird garden, located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. "Tropical Birdland is a unique visitor attraction which is home to over 250 birds with a variety of stunning free-flying parrots from all around the world. We are set in 6.5 acres of English countryside which houses aviaries, woodlands and a restaurant, to name...
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Attenborough Nature Reserve - Beeston
Attenborough Nature Centre is an award winning Visitor and Education facility surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve. Situated within easy reach of Nottingham and Derby the Centre provides a “lifeline to the natural world”. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Weekends 9am - 6pm Last orders 30 minutes...
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Umberslade Farm Park
Experience a day on the farm with the whole family. Youngsters of all ages can enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to bottle feed newborn lambs and calves, hold the cutest little chicks, rabbits, and guinea pigs and even have the chance to ride one of our beautiful ponies. Our family-run working farm is a fantastic day out for families in the...
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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out. Home of the internationally renowned Cotebrook Shire Horse Stud we have been breeding prize winning Shires here for over 40 years and they form the centrepiece of the Centre.
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Attwell Farm - Birmingham
Get ready for a fun and educational day at Attwell Farm Park! The main attraction is definitely meeting the Aberdeen Angus cattle, llamas, donkeys, emus and the rest of the farm animals. Kids also love the Petting Barn where they can spend time with Fluffy, Chip and the other adorable Miniature Lionhead Rabbits. What else can you do at Attwell...
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Manor Farm and Woodland - Loughborough
We still have the delightful donkeys as well as so many other wonderful animals - most of them rescued - and, of course, one of the largest collections of owls from around the World – you can even hold one! Our indoor and outdoor play areas offer something for everyone in all weathers. Enjoy our Young Farmers’ Play Barn and Fort...
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Wollaton Hall & Park - Nottingham
Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant...
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Chestnut Centre - Otter Haven & Owl Sanctuary
Welcome to the Chestnut Centre Conservation & Wildlife Park: Our Conservation and Wildlife Park, located in scenic Peak District National Park of Derbyshire, is set in 50 acres of landscaped grounds and is home, not only to a unique collection of birds and animals, but to many wild birds and mammals. As you walk about the Wildlife Park...
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Paradise Found Educational Farm Park
Here at Paradise Found Educational Farm Park we pride ourselves on the array of wonderful farm animals we’ve built up since we opened, including several babies born here! We’re sure as you walk around the farm you’ll be surprised and delighted to see some of our well looked after special ‘residents’. We started off...
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Cheshire Falconry
We are Cheshire Falconry. Prepare to be amazed as you get hands on with magnificent birds of prey in our range of truly incredible flying experiences. Put on the gauntlet and fly birds of prey with our expert falconry team. Whether it’s our hands-on flying taster session. The Raptor Encounter or the most popular Full Day Falconry or even...
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Blakemere Craft Centre - Cheshire Falconry - Sandiway
At the falconry centre there are daily bird of prey flying displays from Easter to September and aviaries that are open year round. You’ll fall in love with the delightful Edwardian courtyard, home to numerous craft shops offering gifts galore, beautifully handcrafted either on site or around the world including Mexico, India, Kashmir and...
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Stonehurst Family Farm & Museum - Loughborough
Enjoyment for the whole family at Stonehurst Farm and a warm welcome from the Duffin Family. Visitors can experience many farm activities such as: See and touch friendly farm yard animals Farm walks and go pond dipping Tractor & trailer rides and Pony rides Play areas...
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Stockley Farm - Northwich
Lamb Feeding Come and help bottle feed the lambs at 1pm and 3 pm in the lamb feeding area. There are always plenty of very greedy lambs, so everyone will always get to help. Large Animal ShedThe large animal shed has a variety of animals. After lamb feeding you can help feed some of the cows, calves and pigs that live in here. At the far end of...
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Top Barn Activity Centre
At Top Barn Activity Centre we have a wide range of activities to keep everyone from the adrenaline fan and adventure novice interested. With a large lake and the River Severn close by there are plenty of water based activities like sailing and canoeing for you to try out. And with acres of open space and woodland we have a loads of fun things...
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Stonebridge City Farm - St Anns
Stonebridge City Farm is a small slice of the countryside in the heart of the City of Nottingham! Free to visit and open every day, we have a number of animals both big and small; gardens and polytunnels where we grow fruit, vegetables and herbs, and even produce honey; a nature walk where you can see a number of wild birds and butterflies; and...
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The Stables Farm Park - Redditch
Come and enjoy a great HANDS ON family day out, where you can hold, stroke and feed all our friendly animals. We are nestled in the middle of the beautiful Worcestershire country side and we have large areas of wide open space for the children to run around in. All our activity sessions are in small groups so you can enjoy a real personal touch...
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Gorse Hill City Farm - Leicester
Gorse Hill City Farm (registered charity no.1000575) covers 14 acres on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre. It is open every day of the year and receives over 40 000 visitors a year. The farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rare-breed pigs, cattle, sheep, guinea pigs and rabbits as well as a team of 5 human staff, 4 of...
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Hardwick Hall
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses Spectacular Tudor treasure house Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman Outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries Fine historic...
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Floralands Farm Park - Lambley
Floralands Farm Park including Maize Maze in Nottingham offers a great day trip for families. There are lots of animals including donkeys, llamas, pigs, lambs, pygmy goats and highland cattle and also animals to hold. Floralands Farm Park and Maize Maze has play equipment and even a miniature railway runs on selected days between April and...
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Wythenshawe Park Farm
The Farm offers an exciting opportunity for children to learn about where food comes from and witness the hustle and bustle and all the elements of a working countryside farm within an urban setting. An array of farm animals including cows, sheep, goats, pigs ducks and horses can be seen, as can a prize-winning herd of Hereford cattle. The farm...
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Graves Park Animal Farm - Sheffield
Graves Park Animal Farm provides a popular home to some of the rarest breeds of farm animals in the country. You can get up close and personal with Tamworth pigs; Highland cattle and Jacob sheep, plus goats, donkeys,waterfowl and many more. Opening Times The Animal Farm is open every day between 9.00am and 4.00pm (except Christmas Day). Entry is...
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Park Hall Countryside Experience
Park Hall near Oswestry in Shropshire is one of the region’s most exciting all weather family visitor attractions. With regular hands-on animal activities, two massive indoor playbarns, lots of outdoor play and driving activities there is never a dull moment for the kids. At a more sedate pace there are museums, exhibitions and beautiful...
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Animal Encounters
WE COME TO YOU AS WE ARE A TRAVELLING ZOO! Meet our amazing animals up close. We offer a range of activities including Birthday Party Entertainment, Educational School Visits and Interactive Talks for Clubs and Societies, suitable for all ages. Let us bring our animals to you including skunks, meerkats, armadillo, chinchillas, reptiles,...
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Hatton Country World
Hatton Farm Village has an exciting programme of events to keep the whole family entertained including Bird-o-batics Falconry displays, Farmyard Tea-time and a chance to meet all the farm animals. You can see animals like baby rabbits, goats and guinea pigs in Farmyard Favourites watch the adorable alpacas and also visit the rare breeds farm. ...
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Mayfield Alpacas - Sheffield
Situated to the North of Ringinglow Village, on the outskirts of Sheffield, Mayfield Alpacas is the centre of excellence for the UK Alpaca industry. Our selective breeding programme concentrates exclusively on the finest quality Peruvian Alpaca stock. Extending for over 45 acres within the beautiful Mayfield Valley, Mayfield Alpacas is a popular...
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Willow Tree Family Farm - Shirebrook
The activities of Willow Tree Family Farm are diverse, covering animal husbandry to Forest Schools, youth work to mentoring adults & children with low self-esteem and confidence. Known as a family attraction, a diamond on the outskirts of Shirebrook, Willow Tree Farm attracts hundreds of visitors each year. People come to enjoy Willow Tree...
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Heeley City Farm - Sheffield
Welcome to Heeley City Farm - a friendly farm and environmental visitor centre in Heeley, in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We're open every day from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (4.30 pm in the winter) and admission is FREE! Meet our friendly animals, play in our under 8's Playground enjoy our Farm Café serving healthy, farm-cooked...
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Cathedral Falconry & Nature Gardens
The beautiful cathedral gardens now play host to one of the most amazing aerial displays imaginable. This family attraction offers you the chance to see some of the most spectacular birds of prey, right up close, right here in Chester city centre. Come meet our reptiles who visit our centre on certain dates over the school holidays and various...
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Our Cow Molly
We are, a working dairy farm and produce our own ice cream using milk and cream fresh from our cows. We're open for visitors 11-6 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, and every day in the school holidays. We are located in a small village called Dungworth in Sheffield which is just outside the peak district and is classified as an area of...
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Ferry Farm Country Park - Nottingham
This farm can be a favourite for Farmyard animals, activity recreation space, young child playground and tractor area, trampolines, have a picnic or eat in. Tea room- very affordable outdoor and indoor seating and highchairs provided. It comes with an indoor activity centre suitable for all ages. Welcome to Ferry Farm Nottinghamshire. Regardless...
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Animal farms in and near Staffordshire make a fun day out for the children where they can pet the animals and also feed them. With many breeds for viewing and birds and insects to see it makes it a knowledgeable trip. With shows that could include sheep racing, hawking birds and meerkats.
A Children's Zoo will be a appropriate spot in Staffordshire to take
those infants. Boys and girls, and most definitely toddlers searching
for thrilling destinations to see with a guardian for example, can quite
often interact with a number of domestic animals. These may very well
include things like lambs, birds, rabbits, small llamas, wild boar, and
quite possibly miniature donkeys.
Food may likely be obtained for the
pets from a food dispenser where you can feed
more unfamiliar wildlife such as skunks, tropical pets or animals such
as snakes and ant colonies and even butterflies. Rest assured if you are
a family member with a nephew and niece for example, then you are not going to be
disappointed with what a children's petting zoo can provide you with
everyone.
Some farms could even offer a mobile service which would
likely be of specific interest to a school teacher seeking to set up a
special event possibly. So in case you live in the Staffordshire area
and have infants, then a petting zoo may be the great spot for a person
to go with the children. Make sure that you check out the internet site
before going to find out if the children's zoo have special days on for a
low-priced outing.