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The Meadows Wildlife Park

Caerphilly, United Kingdom•4.5(1.1k)•Country Park, Wildlife Center

Explore interactive animal encounters and farm experiences at this dog-friendly wildlife park featuring a restaurant and outdoor attractions for families.

The Meadows Wildlife Park is a family-friendly wildlife center located in Groeswen, Cardiff, offering visitors the chance to experience animals up close through interactive encounters and educational experiences. The park features a dedicated farm village where guests can learn about and interact with various animals, with opportunities to adopt animals as keepsakes. The venue welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads, making it accessible for pet-owning families. Visitors can enjoy dining at Willows Restaurant while taking in the outdoor park setting. The park offers special animal experiences and educational programs suitable for families and school groups. With flexible opening times throughout the week (extending to 7pm on weekends) and free parking on-site, it provides a convenient day out. The venue operates on a cashless system and recommends advance booking to ensure availability, though walk-ins are welcome subject to capacity. The Meadows Wildlife Park also offers accommodation options through Willows Lodge for visitors wanting to extend their stay.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Willows Restaurant

On-site restaurant offering food and beverages for park visitors

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-3:30pm, Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm

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4.5(1.1k reviews)
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Katy Corby

Katy Corby

3 weeks ago

We loved the Meadows Wildlife park. My children had such an amazing time. We were able to get close to the animals and feed many of them. The wallaby and lemur walkthroughs were amazing and the staff inside were so knowledgable and passionate about the animals answering all the questions from my children and others. In the small animal area we got to cuddle guinea pigs and rabbits and again the staff in here were passionate and enthusiastic. Infact any of the we came across were passionate, enthusiastic and polite taking time to talk to my children even though they were going about their jobs. The place is small so perfect for small kids. Couple of play areas and picnic spaces dotted around. This place was a lovely day out and my children loved it.

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Adrian Tallentire

Adrian Tallentire

a month ago

Accessibility is doable but difficult, 2 years ago on last visit they said was getting tarmac on paths. They're all gravel paths still. If wheelchair/pram have decent sized tyres you should be ok. Has been a pain pushing round a regular, hard front wheeled wheelchair. That being said, it's a great day out and can easily be there a good 3-4hrs. Strongly recommend doing the Lorikeet feeding as was a blast despite them being a bit bitey 😆

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K G

K G

a month ago

Had a fantastic day. Will definitely be visiting again as we didn’t manage to see all the amazing animals. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Foam party was super fun our favourite was the wallaby walk through and seeing the joey’s.

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Nick Horne

Nick Horne

2 months ago

By far one of the best wildlife parks we have been to! The animals are very well looked after with so many volunteers and staff on site ensuring they are well fed, groomed, health checked and that their enclosures are kept in perfect conditions for them. Every one of the staff and volunteers are incredibly friendly and have so much information they can give as they're walking past, even handing US branches/leaves to feed to the animals we were looking at, it really shows how much love they have for the animals and their work in general. Finding out how much the owner cares about the park and the volunteers was amazing as well, as a non profit wildlife park, you can really see the money going back into the place to maximise animal welfare and ensure training for not only full time staff but the volunteers too which is amazing. We booked the Capybara experience to spend some time feeding and petting Karen and Keith which was led by an amazing volunteer named Jane. This was easily one of the best experiences we've done, Jane had an incredible amount of information and some amazing stories to share with us and also gave us a lot of information about the other animals in the park too. I cannot recommend this experience any higher, befriending such beautiful animals and after receiving guidance from Jane on how to befriend the much more timid Keith was amazing as he was rolling over for belly rubs shortly into the experience to top of such an incredible experience. You can interact with so many animals here at no extra cost which is truly amazing but I highly recommend paying the little extra for the lorikeet feeding, goat brushing, animal feed and the £1 donation towards the reptile house. Each experience adds so much more to the day with the friendliness of the staff and the information that's given during these extra moments. There are toilets located around the park, a cafe that serves hot food and a wide variety of drinks and a gift shop. We went on a Sunday which is considered a busier time but the park is big enough to not feel crowded at all and you can spend time at every animal enclosure without feeling rushed or competing to see the animals. Overall, a perfect experience at a truly incredible place with the friendliest animals and the most amazing staff.

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Rob Alderman

Rob Alderman

4 months ago

We visited on a sunny May Sunday with very light patches of drizzly rain. It was quiet, but we had a wonderful day. Our 3 year old had a wonderful time seeing a broad array of animals (that are all clearly well cared for), and particularly loved the peacocks! We really liked the clear information boards, the BSL guidance (our son is semi-verbal so we use sign language to support his speech) and the staff were all very friendly and attentive! We didn't order pizza, but they looked really good, we just shared a portion of chips and got a couple of coffees. All really nice! Would highly recommend this place.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about The Meadows Wildlife Park

Is The Meadows Wildlife Park free to visit?

The Meadows Wildlife Park is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is The Meadows Wildlife Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Meadows Wildlife Park.

Is there parking at The Meadows Wildlife Park?

Yes, The Meadows Wildlife Park has on-site parking.

Is there food at The Meadows Wildlife Park?

Yes — Willows Restaurant is on site at The Meadows Wildlife Park. On-site restaurant offering food and beverages for park visitors

Is The Meadows Wildlife Park pushchair-friendly?

The Meadows Wildlife Park isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at The Meadows Wildlife Park?

The Meadows Wildlife Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to The Meadows Wildlife Park by public transport?

The Meadows Wildlife Park isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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