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Wild Discovery

๐Ÿ“ Preston, North West

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โ˜…4.5(1,007 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

A small and well-curated zoo in Preston featuring capybaras, arctic foxes, otters, anteaters, and reindeer. Daily interactive talks, animal feeding sessions, and Lorikeet feeding are available as ticketed add-ons. Excellent value entry price.

โœ“ Capybarasโœ“ Arctic foxesโœ“ Keeper-led talksโœ“ Lorikeet feedingโœ“ Excellent valueโœ“ Intimate zoo

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children who want genuine animal encounters rather than a large-scale zoo experience. The compact size works in its favour - there is no walking fatigue, and every enclosure is within easy reach.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กCheck the daily talk schedule on arrival and plan your route around it
โฐBook a feeding experience - arctic fox and capybara sessions are the most popular and sell out
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธThe Lorikeet feeding is a standout add-on worth booking in advance
๐Ÿš—Day passes allow unlimited re-entry - useful if you want to take a break and return

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Rebekah Thompson

10 months ago

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โ€œGreat place and tickets are really good value. Lots of different animals, ones I hadn't even heard of before. Lots to offer and really good for adults and kids. The feeding experiences seemed really good value for money too. Just wish the gift shop was bigger with more of their animals featured but brilliant place, lots of room and different paths so people could walk around freely.โ€

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Helen Hulova

10 months ago

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โ€œWe had a great few hours here enjoying a mini feeding experience - artic foxes and an animal encounter, with capybara Moe. Emily was fabulous at both encounters, making sure we were safe, well informed as well as having fun. Joseph (I think, apologies if wrong) , also did a great bird show with Taco and Bell. I saw some negative reviews and was a bit worried. I think if you miss all the talks / shows and get unlucky with seeing some animals , then it could feel a let down / not value for money. So I recommend timing your visit for the talks / shows and / or consider an add on.โ€

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Laura Kelly

a year ago

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โ€œNever been hear before so thought we would give this place a try and for a tenner entrance fee I wasn't expecting much. But I must say I was pleasantly surprised, it is a small place but it was clean and tidy, the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. We did the Lorikeet feeding which was brilliant, I wasn't aware of all the other experiences they did and they was very well priced. If I would of looked on the website properly I would of seen the experiences and definitely booked more beforehand. All in all a lovely little place, I would definitely return.โ€

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Overview

Wild Discovery packs an impressive species list into a compact site - capybaras, arctic foxes, otters, anteaters, and reindeer are among the residents. Daily talks run throughout the day; keeper-led feeding sessions with arctic foxes and capybaras are available to book. The Lorikeet feeding experience draws particular praise. Keepers are consistently described as approachable and willing to spend time with visitors after talks. Day passes include unlimited re-entry.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:30-17:00
Tuesday10:30-17:00
Wednesday10:30-17:00
Thursday10:30-17:00
Friday10:30-17:00
Saturday10:30-17:00
Sunday10:30-17:00

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