Top Things to do in Somerset
The 5 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Somerset, England
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Pitcombe Rock Falconry, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Tropiquaria Zoo, Animal Farm Adventure Park, The Schnitzel Sanctuary.
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1. Pitcombe Rock Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Pitcombe Rock Falconry is an amazing falconry centre in the heart of Somerset. We have a wide range of hawks, owls, eagles and falcons (many of which we have rescued) and you'll find that visiting us is truly unlike anything you have ever experienced before. We offer hands on experiences to help fund our rescue work and we are happy to welcome visitors to our centre in return for a small donation. We offer a number of different experiences which are fantastic if you want to treat yourself or a loved one, which include: - Walk with a Hawk (£90, 3-4hrs) - Owl Encounters (£40, 2hrs) - Falconry Experiences (£50-70) - Weddings & Events (£POA) - Young Falconers Club (£70 a term)
Reviewed By HeatherColin - Dorchester, United Kingdom
Alan brought us a selection of his birds of prey to our Stratton Home & Garden Club meeting and entertained members with his fantastic birds. We were able to hold and stroke each of the birds and witness them in flight. While we watched two of his owls flying he explained how their plumage worked for silent flight and how sounds were directed towards their ears by the feathers around their gorgeous eyes. He told us how the kestrel hovered following a urine trail, and we now know which birds are hunters, and which ones eat carrion, and the reasons why. The largest birds we saw were the buzzard and an European Eagle Owl. To be able to see these birds up close and to touch them was an exceptional experience that we shall not forget.
2. Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,297 reviews
Noah’s Ark is a unique hands-on zoo and working farm founded by Anthony and Christina Bush, located just outside Bristol and set in over 100 acres of beautiful countryside. The 'hands-on' animal experience, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is home to the Big Zoo animals; come face to face with a tiger, swing by the gibbons or stand tall with our family of giraffes! Explore 12 indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds, watch the daily Animal Show, meet the reptiles, see the Big Cat Feeding Talk and watch our birds of prey take to the sky in their display.
Reviewed By R4966DJkaylas
We had such a lovely day out here at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm. Lots of space, with play area's for little ones to run around and play and not get bored with the same play equipment, my Son loves the Elephant Butt Slide the best! Lovely range of animals, including Rhinos and Bears! The keeper talks are all good, we loved the Meerkat's (as our Son got to throw some food in) and the Big Cats talk the best The keepers are very knowledgeable, and their dedication and love for the animals is clearly shown. The Bird of Prey display was brilliant - I managed to get some good photos! We are definitely going to come in the summer holidays with a picnic and our friends. Thank you Noah's Ark for a lovely day out!
3. Tropiquaria Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 607 reviews
Reviewed By Styalca
The first time I visited Tropiquaria I was five years old and I was delighted to find it still open now at the ripe old age of 23! This is a small zoo run with a deep love and standard of care for its animals. Some say the place looks tired or old but it's based in an interesting listed building and who on earth goes to a zoo to look at the buildings? This zoo features lemurs, emus, wallabys, gibbons, tapirs, Scottish wildcats(!) snakes, tortoises, meerkat, parrots and a host of invertebrates and fish in their aquarium - including two species now extinct in the wild! - plus they have a relatively new nocturnal room with some adorable inhabitants such as sugar gliders and a nocturnal dormouse... there are even some animals I hadn't heard of such as a Serval and a long nosed pooteroo! Plus some of the animals are rescues. Fun for the family includes outdoor and indoor play areas for kids and animal encounters where we held a millipede, an African giant land snail, a royal python and a bearded dragon. I also appreciated how much the keepers knew about the animals in their talks, and how the animals used in the encounters were kept in the back the rest of the day to allow them to remain stress free, but don't worry there are more than enough to see! To conclude this zoo is relatively small and likely won't fill a whole day unless like me you want a good 10-20 minutes with every enclosure, but I think it's worth the entry fee to support this wonderful place with such a commitment to the animals in their care, perhaps inspiring a future generation of animal obsessives like me <3
4. Animal Farm Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,410 reviews
Somerset's top value tourist attraction, 23 acre farm park! Free rides and attractions. No1 venue for TV character appearances in the UK, over 60 character days booked.ANIMAL FARM ADVENTURE PARK - ALL WEATHER PLAY!OPEN 9 - 6.30 7 DAYS A WEEK. (Winter 10-5pm, Nov-March)OPEN ALL YEAR!!!ALL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED IN ENTRY PRICE*Dexter's Tractor Ride, suitable for the whole family! Take a ride and see what animals you can spot, the goats are always enjoying time near the tractor!Lazy River boat ride, just for the little ones, take a ride on mummy or daddy duck, or one of their 8 ducklings around a winding river through the english countryside!Excalibur - Panning for treasure, splash about in this medieval themed water play, and find treasures as you go!Giant indoor playbarn with play areas for all age groups!Hands on 'Cuddle Club' where you can cuddle Guinea Pigs, Rabbits & rats!Meet the Ferrets!The Playbarn is a large converted barn with our super slides - with the death dare drop, slippery snake and whizzy wave, plus an adventure play and climbing area with cages and balls and scrambling equipment. It provides a safe environment where youngsters can have bags of fun and let off steam.There are also areas for under 5's and Under 3's to play away from their older friends.There is also an area where adults can sit, relax and keep an eye on the kids.NEW - Super kiosk with hot and cold food, slush, ice cream.Whatever the weather you can guarantee fun in the Playbarn!ANIMAL FARM ADVENTURE PARKRED ROAD, BERROW, BREAN, nr BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 2RWJust 5 mins from Brean, 10 mins from Weston-Super-Mare & 10mins from Burnham-on-Sea
Reviewed By michellen678
Me my partner and 2 daughters age 5 and 7 come to animal adventure farm quite often and we always have a great time,they love seeing all the animals,going on the rides and they always have so much fun in the indoor play barn,the staff are always really friendly too which is why we always come back so keep up the good work animal farm????????????????????????????????????????????????????
5. The Schnitzel Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 3 reviews
