With over 750 species of animals, the ever-popular ZSL London Zoo is a great destination for all ages.
Boasting some fantastic attractions, such as Gorilla Kingdom, Giants of the Galapagos and the recently opened Animal Adventure – a fun-filled interactive children’s zoo - you can be sure of a full day’s entertainment. Head down to the penguin pool at feeding time to watch them gulp down a whole fish in one mouthful – and if raw fish isn’t your thing, you can rest assured there are plenty of more appealing refreshment options for human visitors!
Featuring creatures of all shapes and sizes, plus a vast array of activities, take a trip to Bristol Zoo Gardens for a grand day out this summer. Get involved with feeding, learn about the zoo’s conservation programme and find out which animals are the record breakers in the ‘Zoolympics’. And if the British summer isn’t quite living up to dry and sunny expectations, you’ll be pleased to know that many of the exhibits are undercover, so you can enjoy the experience whatever the weather.
While the theme park may be the first thing that springs to mind, Chessington Zoo was actually built before the famous World of Adventures. The place is positively bursting with animal-themed entertainment, guaranteed to wow children and adults alike. Come face to face with gorillas, tigers and leopards in ‘Trail of Kings’, see meerkats and wallabies in ‘Creature Features’ and enter the ‘Creepy Caves’ to explore a world of reptiles, snakes and all manner of creepy crawlies.
For creatures of a slightly different variety, make your way to Bournemouth’s impressive Oceanarium and take a deep-sea adventure through the waters of the world. Discover the marine life of the Mediterranean, be amazed at the inhabitants of the Amazon and head down under to explore the Great Barrier Reef. There are literally hundreds of sea creatures on display, from tiny crabs and clownfish (think Finding Nemo) to deadly stingrays and terrifying piranhas.
Alternatively, take the plunge at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, with 2FOR1 entry when you travel by train. Go on a mind-blowing journey through the ocean depths and learn about all the fascinating creatures to be found under the sea. There are over 60 impressive displays, including a touch pool, a one million-litre ocean tunnel and the truly amazing Sensorama 4-D Cinema, where you’ll feel the ocean spray and even smell the seaweed as you watch sea creatures seemingly leap off the screen. Get 2FOR1 entry to this top attraction when you travel by train.
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