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Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

📍 Bradwell Grove, South East

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★4.7(17,675 Google reviews)💰£12.50-£19.50👶All ages

Large wildlife park near Burford with giraffes, Asiatic lions, Humboldt penguins, red pandas, and a walk-through lemur enclosure. Daily penguin talks, giraffe walkway encounters, cafe facilities, and pram-friendly paths throughout.

✓ Walk-through lemur enclosure✓ Penguin feeding✓ Spacious grounds✓ Dog friendly✓ Great for toddlers✓ Full day out

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with younger children who enjoy walking in open, well-maintained outdoor space with diverse animal species. The walk-through lemur enclosure and penguin feeding are the top draws. A full day is needed - the grounds are large enough that a half-day visit feels rushed. The restaurant gets busy at midday and turns tables quickly.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive early to catch the penguin talk and secure a good viewpoint
⏰The walk-through lemur enclosure is a highlight - go when animals are most active mid-morning
🎟️The restaurant moves quickly even when busy - midday queues clear fast
🚗Dogs are welcome throughout the park on a lead

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Jake Barnes

10 months ago

★★★★★

“Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens in Burford is absolutely amazing and a fantastic day out. The park is very clean, extremely well set up and set within beautiful surroundings, which makes walking around a real pleasure. There’s so much space and everything feels well looked after. There are lots of animals to see and plenty to keep both adults and children entertained. Our kids, aged 4 and 1, absolutely loved it and were engaged the whole time. Highlights for us included the owls, monkeys and birds, as well as the penguin feeding, which was brilliant to watch. The goat petting area was a big hit with the children, and seeing the giraffes up close was a real treat. The noisy lions were also a memorable highlight. Overall, it’s a great place for a family day out and somewhere we’d happily visit again. Highly recommended for anyone with young children or anyone who enjoys animals and beautiful outdoor settings.”

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Edwina

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens is a really lovely place to visit. The park is very well kept and the animal enclosures are spacious, giving everything a relaxed, open feel. Facilities are excellent. Toilets are clean, paths are well maintained, and it is easy to spend a full day there comfortably. It is also genuinely dog friendly, which is a big plus. The only small downside is that the train attraction is closed in winter, but overall it is a very good experience and well worth a visit.”

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Bill Lakie

9 months ago

★★★★★

“We were not sure about taking the time to visit, but at the end of the day we were very happy with our choice. We were impressed with the wide avid animals from penguins to rhinoceros. The lemur enclosure which we could walk through was a highlight. Our timing was impeccable as we went in jut prior to feeding. The grounds were quite pretty and very enjoyable to walk around and even see the impressive architecture. It was week woo the time wrre.”

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Train ride

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Gardens

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Rhinos

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Overview

Cotswold Wildlife Park covers extensive grounds with well-maintained paths and spacious enclosures for giraffes, Asiatic lions, rhinos, Humboldt penguins, meerkats, red pandas, and many other species. A walk-through lemur enclosure allows close-range encounters. Daily penguin talks are a timed highlight. The giraffe walkway puts visitors at eye level with the animals. On-site restaurant, cafe facilities, and dog-friendly access throughout.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-15:00
Tuesday10:00-15:00
Wednesday10:00-15:00
Thursday10:00-15:00
Friday10:00-15:00
Saturday10:00-15:00
Sunday10:00-15:00

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