We love visiting UK Zoos. I know they can sometimes be controversial but I have always found the conservation efforts and charity work offered by our zoos to be second to none. Many of our UK Zoos are charities and by staying overnight, you can help to support their important work.
I have put together a list of UK Zoos and Animal Attractions offering overnight stays and exclusive experiences. There is something for most budgets and some of the exclusive experiences would make a wonderful birthday treat.
I have put together a list of UK Zoos and Animal Attractions offering overnight stays and exclusive experiences. There is something for most budgets and some of the exclusive experiences would make a wonderful birthday treat.
- Chessington World of Adventures
- West Midlands Safari Park
- Longleat
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
- Port Lympne Safari Park
- London Zoo
- Whipsnade Zoo
- Wild Place Bristol
- Drayton Manor
- Flamingoland
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Essential Kit for Visiting Zoos
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- Pre-order a Zoo themed sticker book to take with you. Ideal for car journeys or to enjoy in the evenings. Check out this range of zoo sticker books.
- I absolutely love this Zoo Animal Toy Set which comes with a carry bag. Ideal for popping in your car and for the kids to play with in your hotel room at night / if they are early risers.
- How cute is this Toddler Tiget Backpack? Ideal for keeping all their bits together when visiting a zoo.
- Plan ahead and pack one of these rain ponchos in your bag. You'll thank me when the weather turns and you won't have to pay theme park prices.
- If breakfast isn't included in your stay, why not make up your own breakfast boxes? I absolutely love these 'Dear Zoo' themed boxes which are a bargain at 62p each. I usually include pain au chocolat (the type that are individually wrapped), a piece of fruit, a brunch bar and long life juice carton. You could also use these boxes to pack with snacks for the car
- Looking for some simple card games to play over dinner or drinks in the evening? Here are some of my favourites:
- Usborne Animal Snap
- Jungle Snap Kids Card Game
- Predators Top Trumps
- Guess in Ten Animal Planet
- Dobble Animals
Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures offers a couple of on-site accommodation options with a couple of extras thrown in. You can read about our trip to Chessington World of Adventures here.
Azteca & Safari Resort Hotels
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| Credit : Chessington World of Adventures |
- Themed Rooms including Gruffalo, Tiger, Monkey, Penguin, Giraffe and Room on the Broom
- 1 Day Zoo, Theme Park & SEALIFE included
- Early Ride Time (selected dates)
- Evening Access to AMAZU and Wanyama Village (selected dates)
- Breakfast & Complimentary Parking
- Find out more and book here
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| Credit : Chessington |
Can include the following (depending on package):
- Free WiFi
- Evening Entertainment
- Early Ride Access
- Furniture & Plug Sockets
- 1 Day Zoo, Theme Park & SEALIFE included
- Find out more and book here
If you are looking for a budget option, this hotel is right next door to Chessington and has rooms available from £29.
West Midland Safari Park
These lodges do not open until 2022 but they look fantastic and bookings are being taken now. Eight exclusive and luxurious lodges will give you spectacular views of the animals and include entry to the Safari Park.
Lodges allow you to watch elephants roam and drink from their pool or enjoy panoramic views of the Cheetah's habitat.
Find out more and book here.
You can read about our trip to West Midland Safari Park here.
If you are looking for a budget option or to stay before these lodges open, here is a handy list of hotels nearby.
Lodges allow you to watch elephants roam and drink from their pool or enjoy panoramic views of the Cheetah's habitat.
Find out more and book here.
You can read about our trip to West Midland Safari Park here.
If you are looking for a budget option or to stay before these lodges open, here is a handy list of hotels nearby.
Longleat Safari Park
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| Credit : Longleat |
Longleat has recently opened a set of cottages on their estate overlooking the Safari Park. Cottages include a local food and drinks hamper, guidebook and tickets to Longleat. Find out more here.
If you are looking for a budget option, this hotel is just a 15 minute drive from Longleat and has rooms available from £29 per night.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
One of the more budget-friendly options, Yorkshire Wildlife Park allow you to bring your own tent on selected dates in the summer as part of their 'Roar and Snore' event.
Benefits include:
Benefits include:
- A 15m x 15m pitch
- Dedicated showers and washrooms
- Discounted park tickets
- Optional evening safari tours
- Evening Pizzeria
- Morning Breakfast Wagon
- Hear the Lion's roar in the morning
Port Lympne Safari Park
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| Credit Port Lympne |
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| Credit Port Lympne |
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| Credit Port Lympne |
Wow I am blown away by the range of luxurious accommodation on offer here (with a price to match - you have been warned). Guests can choose to wake up with the lions, explore the grounds with their own personal golf buggy, stay under the stars in a panoramic bubble pod and more. Find out more and book here.
London Zoo
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| Credit : London Zoo |
These lodges at London Zoo are situated in the heart of the Land of the Lions and come with lots of exclusive extras including:
- Three exclusive after-hours tours
- Dinner and breakfast
- Two day entry to London Zoo (can include Whipsnade zoo on the second day if you prefer)
- Only 9 lodges on site.
Whipsnade Zoo
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| Credit : Whipsnade Zoo |
These lookout lodges include a welcome drink, three exclusive after-hours tours of the park at sunset, after dark and the morning, two course dinner, breakfast and two day entry to the zoo (second day can be switched to London Zoo). Find out more and book here.
You can also pitch your own tent at Whipsnade on selected dates. Your pitch includes animal tracking, a torchlit expedition around the zoo to check who is still awake, a morning tour before the zoo opens, a breakfast roll in the morning and free entry to the zoo on your day of departure. Find out more here.
Wild Place Bristol
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| Credit : Wild Place Bristol |
Wild Place Bristol offers the opportunity to stay overnight in their 'Camp Baboon' which offers 10 ensuite cabins with free entry to the Wild Place project. Find out more here.
Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor offer a couple of options including their on-site hotel, camping/touring at their very own camping and caravanning site or staying with ReadyCamp which as you know, we are huge fans of.
If you are looking for a budget hotel, this one is just a 10 minute drive from Drayton Manor and rooms are available from £29.
Flamingoland
There are a few different options for staying on-site at the Flamingoland Resort which is kind of like a holiday park. You can stay in a lodge or caravan or bring your own tent / tourer. Find out more here.
Check out Nomipalony's video tour below which will give you an idea of what to expect:
If you would prefer to stay nearby, check out my list of 20 places to stay near Flamingoland here.
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- Top Tips for Visiting Chester Zoo
- Chester Zoo and Blackpool Tower Bus Trip
- Stay Play Explore Weekend Break including Twycross Zoo
- Cadbury World & West Midlands Safari Bus Trip
- Blackpool Zoo Review
- Edinburgh Zoo Review
Essential Kit for Visiting Zoos
AD these are affiliate links.
- Pre-order a Zoo themed sticker book to take with you. Ideal for car journeys or to enjoy in the evenings. Check out this range of zoo sticker books.
- I absolutely love this Zoo Animal Toy Set which comes with a carry bag. Ideal for popping in your car and for the kids to play with in your hotel room at night / if they are early risers.
- How cute is this Toddler Tiget Backpack? Ideal for keeping all their bits together when visiting a zoo.
- Plan ahead and pack one of these rain ponchos in your bag. You'll thank me when the weather turns and you won't have to pay theme park prices.
- If breakfast isn't included in your stay, why not make up your own breakfast boxes? I absolutely love these 'Dear Zoo' themed boxes which are a bargain at 62p each. I usually include pain au chocolat (the type that are individually wrapped), a piece of fruit, a brunch bar and long life juice carton. You could also use these boxes to pack with snacks for the car
- Looking for some simple card games to play over dinner or drinks in the evening? Here are some of my favourites:
- Usborne Animal Snap
- Jungle Snap Kids Card Game
- Predators Top Trumps
- Guess in Ten Animal Planet
- Dobble Animals
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Thanks so much for including our video tour of flamingoland. We are hoping to get back there this year!
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