Wild Discovery
📍 Preston, North West
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.
🏆 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.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Laura Kelly
7 months ago
“Never 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.”
Natalia
4 months ago
“Came in and was not disappointed. Loved all the animals, the best part was the Capybaras, Otters and the Anteater. All the animals are well looked after and taken care of. It isn't a massive zoo but it has great animals, and can actually spend a decent amount of time looking and learning all about the wildlife. I would recommend this place for a nice little day out. I will be coming back to do the capybara”
Rebekah Thompson
3 months ago
“Great 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.”
💬 What parents mention
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.
