Animals and Nature

Paradise Wildlife Park

Paradise Wildlife Park is a family-run animal park located in Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, England. Previously known as Broxbourne Zoo, it was renamed Paradise Wildlife Park after it came under the management of the Sampson family in 1986. The park was previously known as Broxbourne Zoo, which opened in the early 1960s. In 1984, the Sampson …

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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton Zoo, is a zoo in Paignton, Devon, England. The zoo is part of South West Environmental Parks Ltd which is owned by Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT). It is a combined zoo and botanical garden that welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Wild Planet Trust also runs …

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Oxford Botanic Garden

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. Today it contains over 6,000 different plant species on 1.8 ha (4 1?2 acres). It is …

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Little Owl Farm Park

Little Owl Farm Park is a family run educational farm park, offering not only an educational experience, but also a fun packed day out for all the family. Little Owl Farm Park is a recently renovated, family run educational farm park, offering not only an educational experience, but also a fun packed day out for …

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SMJ Falconry

SMJ Falconry is a private Bird of prey centre based outside of Oxenhope, West Yorkshire. We are only open to pre-booked experience days. We also run educational school visits, displays and corporate days.

None Go Bye Farm

We are a family run farm, providing an excellent farm shop stocked with our own renowned meats, and you can take a walk around our outside animal area or visit the pigs, rabbits and other animals inside the barn. There is lots of free parking and a special picnic area. It’s an excellent place to …

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RSPB Blacktoft Sands

You’ll find Blacktoft Sands hiding on the south bank of the River Ouse, where the waterway widens to become the Humber Estuary.?This magical reserve hosts a diverse population of waders, warblers and raptors, which can be easily spotted from the accessible trails and hides. ?

RSPB Beckingham Marshes

Beckingham Marshes is a partnership project with the Environment Agency and a local grazier to create a thriving wet grassland and hay meadow reserve in the Trent Valley. We are bringing back breeding birds such as lapwing and redshank and providing homes for water voles and plentiful insects. ?

RSPB Onziebust, Egilsay

Discover Onziebust, a mosaic of glorious wildflower meadows, grassland fields and wetland areas which are a paradise for wildlife. Situated centrally within the Orkney islands archipelago, this hidden gem (which also features two tranquil lochs) is home to a population of cews, lapwings and redshanks.

Iford Manor Gardens

Iford is best known for its Peto Gardens, which are designated Grade I in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by Historic England.[2] They were designed during the early part of the 20th century by the garden architect Harold Peto. He lived at Iford from 1899 until his death in 1933 during which …

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RSPB Old Hall Marshes

Old Hall Marshes comprises extensive grazing marshes with brackish water fleets, reedbeds, saltmarsh and two off-shore islands. Breeding species here include avocet, lapwing, redshank, pochard, shoveler and bearded tit. During migration, marsh harriers, wheatears, whinchats and waders can also be seen, making this the perfect spot for avid birdwatchers.

Ponderosa Zoo

Ponderosa Zoo’s mission is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds on the natural world and the threats species face on a daily basis. We aim to promote the work zoo’s do globally through education surrounding conservation. Ponderosa Zoo (originally Ponderosa Rural Therapeutic Centre) was created in 1991 by Maureen Cook with the aim …

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Oceanarium Bournemouth

Located on Bournemouth seafront, the Oceanarium is a fun and educational all-weather attraction_x000D_ for all ages. Have a stroll underwater while stunning sharks and eerie eels swim above your head,_x000D_ enjoy interactive displays like the global meltdown experience, let the kids go wild in the play zone_x000D_ and watch documentaries about our spectacular aquatic world._x000D_ …

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Rutland Water Nature Reserve

This internationally famous nature reserve is managed by the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust in partnership with Anglian Water and provides one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, regularly holding in excess of 25,000 waterfowl. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated as a European Special Protection Area and internationally …

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Whitehouse Farm Centre

Whitehouse Farm, has been providing interaction, education and most of all fun for all since 1997! Whitehouse Farm Centre is Northumberland?s largest family run Farm attraction spread over 40 acres, located south of Morpeth and just a mile off the A1. Whitehouse is a great place for families, school and group visits of all ages …

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Idle Valley Nature Reserve is part of the Idle Valley Project area, managed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust – a beautiful 450 hectare network of lakes, wetland, grassland and scrub. The reserve includes the 300 hectare nationally designated Sutton and Lound Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) ? one of the largest in the county. Membership …

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Lymington Nature Reserve

Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Local Nature Reserve is an area of coastal grazing marsh. It lies between the town of Lymington and the coastal village of Keyhaven. Hampshire County Council began purchasing the area in 1974 when?it bought Normandy Farm. Pennington Marshes were bought in 1979 followed in 1984 by Keyhaven Marshes. This far-sighted policy …

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The Miniature Pony Centre

A Magical Dartmoor Day…..an idyllic setting in the heart of scenic Dartmoor, a unique friendly atmosphere boasting a whole host of activities, with lots to see and do, including the enchanting miniature ponies and their foals. Enjoy scenic walks along nature trails, relax by the lakes, or burn off excess energy in plenty of indoor …

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Nidderdale Llamas

Nidderdale Llamas is a family run trekking centre in the heart of Nidderdale. The farm is idyllically positioned and enjoys some fantastic views. Everyone who visits Kiln Farm always comments on its amazing location.

Lenctenbury Farm

Andrew Carlyle founded Lenctenbury Farm with the aim of producing high quality fruit and vegetables. Andrew is the 3rd generation of farmers in the Carlyle family and enjoys working in Purbeck with his wife Louise and 2 daughters. The farm produces Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, and a range of Other Fresh Fruit The farm also produces …

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RSPB Winterbourne Downs

This working farm lies in the heart of Wiltshire’s rolling chalk country, where former arable fields are being transformed into flower-rich grasslands teeming with wildlife. The reserve is home to the charismatic and rare stone-cew,?and a spring walk may also reveal skylarks, lapwings, yellowhammers, linnets and grey partridges. ?

Bradgate Park

After nearly 800 years of ownership, and following the death of the 7th Earl of Stamford without an heir, the Grey family Estates were broken up and the Bradgate Estate sold off in the 1920s. Outlying parts of the Estate were sold in 1921, and the entire village of Newtown Linford and other nearby villages …

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RSPB Wood of Cree

The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland. In spring, it comes alive, with bluebells on the ground and the sound of pied flycatchers and warblers in the air. It is also the perfect place to see willow tits, as well as barn and tawny owls. ?