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Farms and zoos in Southampton
New Forest Wildlife Park is the one place for farms and zoos in Southampton that we've checked. 1 does birthday parties, if that's what brought you here. If none of these suit, there's more farms and zoos in 10 nearby towns further down the page.
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Questions parents ask
- Is the park manageable with a buggy, or with both a toddler and older child at once?
- The park is buggy friendly according to its facilities, and multiple visitor reviews note it is easy to walk around. One reviewer specifically mentioned it was easy to walk around and exceeded their expectations for a family visit.
- Is there a café, or should we bring a picnic?
- There is a Forest Kitchen Café at the park where you can get refreshments. The café is confirmed as a facility on site.
- How long should we allow for a visit?
- One reviewer described it as a nice half a day out, whilst another noted the park is quite small but has plenty to do and see. The time needed will depend on whether you join keeper talks or book a keeper experience.
- Is there parking at the venue?
- Yes, parking is available at New Forest Wildlife Park. The venue is also described as easily accessible and a short distance from the M27.
- What's on at the park for younger children?
- The park has adventure playgrounds and a native species house for exploration. Visitor reviews highlight that there are lots of activities, and one reviewer's checklist for visiting includes watching otters, counting harvest mice, saying hello to friendly deer, exploring adventure playgrounds, and walking with wallabies.
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