
The Fenn Bell Conservation Project
๐ Rochester, South East
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Compact conservation zoo in Rochester housing rescued animals in large enclosures, with popular Meerkat experiences, birthday parties in the Squirrel Monkey room, and seasonal Easter, Halloween and Christmas events. Cafe and roadside parking on-site.
๐ Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families wanting a relaxed, unhurried zoo experience without the scale and crowds of larger attractions. The compact layout is entirely manageable with prams and young children, and close-up animal viewing in large enclosures is more engaging for under-10s than distant viewings at big parks.
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Jason Lee
8 months ago
โDidn't even know this was on our doorstep ( well 20 mins away) . It's a small zoo but don't let that put you off. It has an array of animals , alot behind glass rather than weird cages, which is good for photographers. Maybe go on a warmer day when you are likely to see more, but even on thexday we went we managed to see quite a few. Atcths moment all of the birds areas have green fine netting around then due to avian flu, and while this isn't great to see , it shows that they are looking after their animals properly. They have just opened a new tropical area and have a sloth which ( when it eventually does move) must be good to see. They also plan on getting a crocodile or alligator for this area and also butterflies .it was well set out and lots of boards of information and Considering it isn't a big zoo, we spent a decent amount of time here. The entry fee was reasonable too. They have a cafe , which is serviced by the pub , again prices were ok. We had a bit of a wait for the food, but it was busy and a special mention to the young lady servicing the cafe ( Ella) , who even though run off her feet , always had a smile on her face. For those that want to bring Thier own food , there is a large picnic area with benches which is good. Kids will love it. They also do experience days fod anyone wanting to get closer to the animals. All in all a nice day out. I'm sure we will return .โ
Chris Cheeseman
8 months ago
โSuch an amazing zoo. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable. A must go to for anyone with a passion for conservation.โ
Roamer
8 months ago
โNice little place to go to, quite a few fun animals to see and very friendly staff. Good parking but a little on the small size but id still say a great day out ๐โ
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Play area
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Meerkats
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Overview
The Fenn Bell Conservation Project is Medway's first licensed zoo, focused on rescued animals housed in spacious enclosures - many viewable through glass rather than traditional bars, which suits photography. Meerkat encounters are the headline experience and require advance booking. Birthday parties use the Squirrel Monkey room. Seasonal events run at Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. An on-site cafe serves breakfast and lunch alongside a large picnic area.






