Overview

Your tropical adventure starts here! Explore our family run zoo with over 142 species to discover, from marvellous minibeasts and mammals to spectacular birds and butterflies! Come and explore our award-winning Tropical Butterfly House and Tropical Bird House and experience the sensational sights, sounds and smells of a tropical rainforest with amazing free flying butterflies and tropical birds. See caimans, turtles, fish, snakes, spiders, lizards, frogs and much more! Don't miss our daily Animal Antics show and amazing Animal Encounters and Keeper Talks where you can meet the friendly residents of the Wilderness Walkthrough, Meerkat Mansion, Macaw Kingdom, Otter Springs and Lemur Heights! There's bite-sized fun for all the family with animal feed bundles available to purchase too. Go wild in our splash zone, sandpits and play parks! Make a daring discovery on the Dino Trail, hunt for fossils in the Dino Dig or look for minibeasts on our wildlife nature trail! Treat yourself at the Butterfly Café, Big Red Bus or Lottie's Coffee Lounge with its glorious outdoor seating area and dining pods. Indoor and outdoor picnic areas are also available. We're bringing wildlife closer to home! Did you know a percentage of your admission goes towards helping us preserve native species across the region - so every visit is helping local wildlife too! Pre-booked group and school visits are welcome. The Tropical Butterfly House is open daily and is located just 5 minutes from M1, Junction 31. Free car parking available.