Zoos for Kids

186 venues across the UK

All Animals & Nature Attractions Safari Parks Wildlife Parks Aquariums Sea Life Centres Farm Parks Petting Farms Animal Sanctuaries Bird Parks Butterfly Houses Reptile Centres Pony Riding Centres Nature Reserves Forest Adventure Parks

Ages 0–16

Chester Zoo

Zoos · Chester, Cheshire

4.6 (47,563)

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Ages 0–16

London Zoo

Zoos · London

4.3 (35,809)

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Ages 0–16

Colchester Zoo

Zoos · Stanway

4.7 (21,083)

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Ages 0–16

Twycross Zoo

Zoos · Little Orton

4.2 (18,996)

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Ages 0–16

Blackpool Zoo

Zoos · Blackpool

4.6 (17,337)

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Ages 0–16

Whipsnade Zoo

Zoos · Whipsnade

4.5 (17,246)

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Ages 0–16

Edinburgh Zoo

Zoos · Edinburgh

4.3 (14,195)

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Ages 0–16

Knowsley Safari

Zoos · Prescot

4.5 (14,102)

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Ages 0–16

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Zoos · Paignton, Devon

4.5 (13,796)

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Ages 0–16

Monkey World

Zoos · Wareham, Dorset

4.7 (12,580)

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Ages 0–16

Dudley Zoo and Castle

Zoos · Dudley

4.4 (11,917)

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Ages 0–16

Marwell Zoo

Zoos · Colden Common

4.4 (10,734)

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Ages 0–16

Hertfordshire Zoo

Zoos · Broxbourne

4.6 (10,114)

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Ages 0–16

Trentham Monkey Forest

Zoos · Tittensor

4.6 (10,017)

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Ages 0–16

Tropical World

Zoos · Leeds

4.3 (7,586)

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Ages 0–16

Welsh Mountain Zoo

Zoos · Colwyn Bay

4.4 (7,562)

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Ages 0–16

Five Sisters Zoo

Zoos · West Calder

4.6 (7,145)

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Ages 0–16

Newquay Zoo

Zoos · Newquay

4.4 (6,696)

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Ages 0–16

Bristol Zoo Project

Zoos · Bristol

4.4 (6,680)

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Ages 0–16

Walton Hall and Gardens

Zoos · Higher Walton

4.7 (6,439)

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Ages 0–16

Banham Zoo

Zoos · Banham

4.6 (5,944)

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Ages 0–16

Crocodiles of the World

Zoos · Brize Norton

4.7 (5,519)

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Ages 0–16

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Zoos · Wraxall

4.6 (5,445)

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Ages 0–16

Zoos by county

Devon 3 Kent 2 West Sussex 2 Cheshire 2 Norfolk 2 Surrey 2 Lancashire 1 North Yorkshire 1 Leicestershire 1 West Midlands 1 Antrim 1 Dorset 1

About Zoos

Looking for the best Zoos for kids in the UK? Our directory lists 186 venues across England, Scotland, and Wales — complete with opening hours, admission prices, age recommendations, and honest ratings.

Whether you're planning a birthday treat, a school holiday activity, or just a fun day out with the family, you'll find everything you need to plan the perfect visit.