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During your visit to Colchester Zoo, you will see many species from around the world and can learn more about them at our fantastic daily encounters, giving you the chance to see our animals being fed, watch a training session or perhaps just quiz their keepers!” – COLCHESTER ZOO 7. Longleat Safari & Adventure Par k, Wiltshire The programme which aims to turn participants into spider lovers has helped more than 5,000 arachnophobes travelling from as far as away America and Australia to take part. But don’t just take my word for it. There are plenty of other amazing options too! Whether you’re into driving safari experiences at Longleat or love getting up close with creatures at Bristol’s Wild Place Project, you’re guaranteed an awesome time at any of these top zoos.

Their belief is that all children should have access to safe outdoor spaces irrespective of their socio-economic situation. I love walking through the butterfly forest, spitting all the different varieties of butterfly, and hoping they might just land on my hand. There is even an aquarium with over 50 different species of fish. Can you spot the stingray and river turtles in the underwater tunnel?

4. Maryon Wilson Animal Park

To start, it’s a full-on drive-through safari park. You can cruise through the enclosures and see the animals up close and personal. From baboons to camels, wildebeest to rhinos – you name it, they’ve got it roaming around.

But that’s not all, there are many types of animals including lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs and more. Located north of the city in Greater Manchester this animal centre is around a 25 minute drive away or can be accessed by a combination of walking and the Green Line Metrolink. It was the first in Britain to get rid of the cage bars and bring animals and visitors closer, creating a more natural experience. Across 80 acres there are over 2,500 animals representing more species than any other zoo in the region. We’re talking lions, tigers, giraffes, crocodiles, rhinos, lemurs, flamingos, meerkats, orangutans, and even a Komodo dragon! The diversity is mind-blowing and you’ll see some seriously awesome creatures.You’ll get a formal inspection when you’re applying for a licence. You’ll get formal and informal inspections if you get a licence. All inspections are arranged by your local authority. Formal inspections West Midland Safari Park is home to over 600 animals with the UK’s biggest collection of white lions, cheetahs, hippopotami, and meerkats, making it one of the UK’s best zoos! Knowsley Safari Park is around 30 miles from Manchester and nine miles outside of Liverpool in the town of Prescott.