If you haven't been to the zoo for many years a return visit may surprise you.
Changes - Zoos have been improving their facilities constantly and many Zoos have
introduced new animals, upgraded animal enclosures and added features
such as mono-rails, water bus rides and cable cars to improve your enjoyment. Many offer activities such as being a Zoo keeper for the day, Birthday parties, Over-night stays and include areas were some animals can be touched.
Keeper for the day - This is a unique experience for anyone. Your day will be spent helping with food preparation, feeding, cleaning out and anything else that is required in the care of animals. This type of activity is usually restricted to 18+ but is an ideal and surprising gift to give someone. It is also an amazing chance to see what happens behind the scenes at the zoo.
Birthday parties - Many zoos offer a birthday treat full of animal entertainment and out-doors fun. Sometimes the party can include a guided tour and a picnic lunch box or birthday party.
Adopt an animal - Most Zoos
have adapted to the pressures of having huge overheads such as feeding
the animals and staff wages with the help of sponsorship. Many major
companies have helped by sponsoring animals. Jaguar cars for example
have funded a huge enclosure at Chester Zoo for Jaguar cats. It is also
possible for individuals to sponsor a favourite animal and help pay
for it's food and care, this can also be done as a gift or in remembrance
of a friend.
Television - Zoos are always popular with television companies and this also helps to generate revenue. Many conservation programs produce a steady stream of new arrivals and often feature in the news. Many news crews are able to follow the release of these animals back into the wild. Other companies produce programs that feature endangered species and create an awareness of their plight.
| Website |
Phone |
Location |
Postcode |
| Banham Zoo |
01953 887771 |
The Grove, Banham, Norfolk |
NR16 2HE |
| Blackpool Zoo |
01253 830 830 |
East Park Drive, Blackpool |
FY3 8PP |
| Bristol Zoo |
0117 974 7399 |
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol |
BS8 3HA |
| Chester Zoo |
01244 380 280 |
Upton-by-Chester, Chester |
CH2 1LH |
| Colchester Zoo |
01206 331292 |
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester |
CO3 0SL |
| Dublin Zoo |
01 677 1425 |
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Ireland |
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| Dudley Zoo |
01384 215 315 |
2 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands |
DY1 4QB |
| Edinburgh Zoo |
0131 334 9171 |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
EH12 6TS |
| London Zoo |
020 7722 3333 |
Outer Circle, Regents Park, London |
NW1 4RY |
| Marwell Zoo |
01962 777407 |
Colden Common,Winchester, Hampshire |
SO21 1JH |
| Paignton Zoo |
01803 697515 |
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon |
TQ4 7EU |
| Whipsnade Zoo |
01582 872171 |
Dunstable, Bedfordshire |
LU6 2LF |
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