10 Zoos & Aquariums in East Midlands That You Shouldn't Miss

We are a small centre based at a historical site. We provide interactive Falconry for visitors to the site and to corporate clients across the UK. Tuition, birthday parties, school visits, weddings and photography are all part of our day to day work. We appeal to all age groups and abilities. If you wish we also can tailor make an interactive experience for you or your group.

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 a few.

Hardys Animal Farm is a great day out in over 7 acres of Lincolnshire countryside yet just 10 minutes walk from the beach, with loads of things to do and animals for you to meet feed and make friends with. It's a great day out, whatever the weather! You can see pigs being born in our specially glazed breeding unit, feed the goats and many other animals, allowing the children to learn about modern farming in a safe and fun environment. We also have baby Lambs, Goats, Cows and Chicks being born throughout the year. There is plenty of space for the kids to run around in our 3 Adventure Playgrounds catering to all ages, while you relax with a hot drink or a bite to eat. Go on a relaxing Cart Ride around the Farm with Fergie the Tractor and then decamp to Haystacks Indoor Playbarn, there are loads of things to do come rain or shine. The Number 3 Bus stops at the end of the farm road, running every 8-10 minutes from Skegness, Ingoldmells, Butlins & Fantasy Island

Lincolnshire's premier family run, hands on, friendly wildlife park. Shows every hour from amazing animals, big cat feeding, reptile handling, wolf feeding to flying displays. Tropical house with butterfly's, bats, monkeys and even a sloth. Birds of prey to meerkats and tapir. Children's play area, tea rooms and gift shop with load's more....

Visitor Attraction of the Year 2017 / 18. A truly wonderful attraction that is quickly becoming the pride of Lincolnshire, situated just 15 minutes from Skegness. Set in over 20 acres of wonderfully planted gardens the animal park is a registered charity that is home to a vast array of animals, housing one of the largest collections of Parrots in the World and is the UKs largest group of Tigers. A Great Day out for all of the Family

A visit to Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary offers a unique nature experience. Walk through two acres of landscaped dunes - only fifty metres from the sea - and gain first hand experience of some of the county's most stunning wildlife.

Award Winning Bugtopia Meet & Greet sessions where you learn about the wonderful world of insects and get the opportunity to handle them. Our pop up shop in the Newlands centre Kettering has meet and greet sessions Mo,Thurs,Fri 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,1.30pm and 3.30pm. Sat and Sun 11am,12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Limited spaces so book on arrival at the Newlands centre.

Visitor attraction and falconry centre with over 100 owls, birds of prey and native British wildlife, plus flying displays, hands-on experience sessions, animal adoptions, gift shop and more.

The Ark is an award winning wildlife park with a difference, being first and foremost an exotic animal sanctuary, It is home to over 200 animals, almost all of whom have been rescued from the European pet trade. Among them are some of the world's most exotic creatures, including. Eurasian lynx, Crocodiles, Lemurs, Monkeys, Serval, Foxes - as well as meerkats, coatis, tanukis, raccoons, wallabies, snakes, goats, rabbits and many more! There's also a large play park for the kids, indoor play area and an excellent cafe. The Ark has won a highly commended award for animal welfare at the BBC "Make a difference awards" and is a finalist in the 2019/20 ELBA Tourist attraction of the year awards.