BCA Zoo
📍 Maidenhead, South East
Small zoo on a college campus specialising in close animal encounters, including meerkat tours, primate and reptile handling, and zookeeper experiences. Knowledgeable guides, free parking, and pram access. Best for ages 3–8.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with children aged 3–8 who want genuine hands-on encounters rather than viewing animals from a distance. The guided format means every visit is led by someone with real knowledge of each animal. Pack your own food or plan to eat before or after — the cafe falls short of the zoo's overall standard.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →129 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
Bexsi
2 years ago
“Absolutely fantastic morning seeing the animals and reptiles, Lady who showed us around was very friendly and knowledable, knew all the animals by name, gave a very informative talk on each animal, highlight was stroking Bertie The porcupine, and touching a tarantula! I also learnt alot! a great place to visit for young and old, highly recommend”
Lloyd Wilkinson
2 years ago
“Had a great visit. Booked in for a meerkat experience. Had a fantastic tour and a great experience with the meerkats. My son loved it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about it. Our guide Casey was brilliant and very good at explaining things to us and our son (7). 10/10”
Ksenia Volkova
2 years ago
“Went to BCA Zoo for the Christmas activities with 3 kids (3, 5, 8 y.o.). Pretty impressed with the cleanliness, space and calmness in the area. All animals are well groomed. We watched otter feeding and feed farm animals by ourselves. Rabbit fishing is a great activity not to be missed”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
BCA Zoo offers guided encounters with meerkats, primates, reptiles, and farm animals on a college campus in Maidenhead. Zookeeper experiences and animal handling sessions are led by knowledgeable guides who know each animal individually. Families can watch otter feeding times and take part in activities like rabbit fishing and stroking Bertie the porcupine. Free parking and pram access available. Cafe on-site, and food quality has drawn criticism.
