We have a huge collection of over 400 animals. Have fun in one of our five adventure playgrounds, at the daily shows and at the meet the keeper sessions. Enjoy a coffee while the kids monkey around in the Tumble Jungle or splash about in Paradise Lagoon paddling pool. Brand new World of Dinosaurs attraction wth 30 life-size, moving and roaring dinosaurs .

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary sits on 53 acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of Brentwood, Essex. The sanctuary currently cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and mistreated animals. Our mission is to help animals in need and provide education and awareness for humane behaviour towards all animals around the world. Our animals live out their lives at Hopefield in peace, surrounded by love and receiving the best care.

Covid measures in place. Here at Langleybury Children's Farm we provide a safe enjoyable and affordable way to spend a day out. During your visit to this voluntary run farm you will be able to get up close and personal to an array of animals. These include: Sheep, Goats, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Owls, Aviary Birds, Ferrets, Creepy Crawlies and our new additions for 2020, The Donkeys Susie and Stella. Our picnic and play area is set within a lovely garden setting including a pond with large Coy Carp fish. Our outside space also includes a mini football pitch. We sell a small selection of gifts, refreshments, snacks and ice creams. Fresh free range hen, duck and goose eggs are also for sale subject to availability, as well as fresh produce home grown in our veggie patch when in season. Toilet and Wash Basin Facilities are available including a baby change area and wheelchair accessible cubical.

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Our popular visitor farm at Hayes Hill is now operated by Marsh Farm.



The Marsh Farm team will re-open the venue to the public on 28 April under the new name - Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park - where visitors can expect to see a wide range of their favourite animals and enjoy a host of fun new events for all the family to enjoy.

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A fish shop with a difference with our new coffee shop and children's soft play area. Soft play area - Max of 14 children at a time. £2.50 per child for 50 minutes. Sessions start on the hour. Feed the giant koi for just £1.

If you're looking for a great venue to visit look no further!

A family day out at Mead Open Farm offers lots of opportunities to get to know our animals. A daily schedule of animal fun activities means everyone, no matter what age, has a chance to learn about, touch and feed farm animals and pets. Covid measures are in place tickets must be prebooked.

Oaklands Zoo is open from 10am-6pm every Sunday between July-August.
Morning session runs 10am-1pm
Afternoon session runs 1pm-4pm

We are delighted to be able to welcome you to one of our zoo days where you can get to know some of our amazing animals. Current residents include: Marmosets, Lemurs, Rabbits, Aquatics, Reptiles

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Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park will be re-opening from the 10th of July 2020! We know you will have lots of questions and we have tried to help with a few of them here- 🐑 How do I book? Booking can be made ONLY online, we will only be taking admissions via our website this is to help us manage capacity. There will be a limited amount of tickets available per day, please remember we ONLY ACCEPT ONLINE BOOKINGS, tickets CANNOT be purchased on the door at the farm currently.

It has a large selection of traditional farm animals, such as rabbits, chickens and ducks, more exotic animals such as reindeer, llamas and alpacas, as well as a number of rare breeds including Middle White and Tamworth pigs.

Opening times
1 April to 31 October, 11am to 4:45pm
1 November to 31 March, 11am to 4pm
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