Discover diverse exotic animals including primates, reptiles, birds, and amphibians across 99 species in an educational zoo experience.

BCA Zoo is a unique training facility for future animal experts that welcomes families on select weekends, bank holidays, and during student holidays. The zoo houses an impressive collection of 99 animals spanning across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Visitors can encounter fascinating creatures including ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, emerald tree boas, red-eyed leaf frogs, and laughing kookaburras among many others. The venue is designed to educate and inspire with interactive animal experiences and educational encounters available for visitors. Families can explore the zoo via an interactive map to plan their visit and discover detailed information about each species. The zoo operates on a pre-booking system only, ensuring a controlled and quality experience for all guests. BCA Zoo offers family-focused events including dedicated Family Zoo Days, making it an ideal destination for children and adults interested in wildlife education and conservation. With its commitment to animal welfare and educational programming, the zoo provides a learning-focused day out that combines entertainment with genuine insight into animal care and biodiversity.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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sam cotton

3 months ago

Wonderful bank holiday monday going around BCA Zoo. My kids both loved it, we would highly recommend.

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Jennifer Rea

3 months ago

Popped in to look around during an open day at the college. Lovely setting and students very informative.

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Ksenia Volkova

2 years ago

Went to BCA Zoo for the Christmas activities with 3 kids (3, 5, 8 y.o.). Pretty impressed with the cleanliness, space and calmness in the area. All animals are well groomed. We watched otter feeding and feed farm animals by ourselves. Rabbit fishing is a great activity not to be missed

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Bexsi

3 years ago

Absolutely fantastic morning seeing the animals and reptiles, Lady who showed us around was very friendly and knowledable, knew all the animals by name, gave a very informative talk on each animal, highlight was stroking Bertie The porcupine, and touching a tarantula! I also learnt alot! a great place to visit for young and old, highly recommend

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Lloyd Wilkinson

3 years ago

Had a great visit. Booked in for a meerkat experience. Had a fantastic tour and a great experience with the meerkats. My son loved it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about it. Our guide Casey was brilliant and very good at explaining things to us and our son (7). 10/10

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026