Our Mumbler pick of the best places to see animals near North Leeds! Including farms, zoos and aquariums near Leeds.

Humble Bee Farm near Scarborough is open to the public for it’s annual lambing experience!

  • Sundays 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March and 7th April 2024, 11am till 12:30pm OR 1:00pm till 2:30pm
  • Wednesdays 13th, 20th and 27th March 2024, 11:00am till 12:20pm. The Wednesday dates are ideal for SEN children as will be a quieter experience.

Tickets essential, pre-booking only, limited tickets available. Ticket price – £8 per person, under 2s are FREE.


01723 890437
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Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park

A brand new visitor attraction in the beautiful historic arboretum at Askham Bryan College.

Visitors can see amazing animals from lemurs, raccoons and meerkats to snakes and spiders.
The Wildlife of the World corridor takes you on a journey around the globe; from a local rockpool to the Amazon jungle.

Café/picnic areas. Open weekends &holidays: 10.00am – 5.00pm (Last Entry 4.00pm)

Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park, Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR. Tel: 01904 772270

Cannon Hall Farm

The perfect family day out in the pennine hills with hundreds of animals – including a milking parlour,  an amazing adventure playground, huge indoor play, farm shop and restaurants. The family favourites are the Sheep and Ferret racing and the tube maze! Open daily, special events throughout the year. Accessible site. Admission charges apply.

Bark House Lane, Hawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT. Tel: 01226 790427.

Creepy Crawlies at The Web Adventure Park

Huge play centre, outside park with water play, sand and animals! High ropes courses! Whatever the weather whatever the age! Indoor play centre, outdoor petting farm and park, high ropes course, nursery, hair salon…and growing!

Web Adventure Park, Creepy Crawlies, Wigginton Road YO32 2RH York, UK. Tel: 01904 692221

Flamingo Land Zoo & Conservation Park

The UK’s most visited zoo (Visit England) with 140 species and all the kids’ favourites in the Muddy Duck Farm collection.  You can enjoy a truly amazing view of the animal kingdom in the heart of North Yorkshire. What’s more, with regular handling sessions and talks by zoo keepers, there’s sure to be something that’ll capture your imagination.

The zoo is also open on certain dates throughout the winter season when the Theme Park shuts

Flamingo Land Resort, Malton, YO17 6UX. Tel: 0800 408 8840

Harewood House

Harewood sits in the heart of Yorkshire and is one of the Treasure Houses of England. The House was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in Britain.

Visitors can enjoy exhibitions of contemporary art, rare Bird Garden, Farm Experience and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore.

Be part of the living history and visit Harewood House. All visitors (including under 5s) will need to pre-book tickets.

WEBSITE & BOOK TICKETS

LS17 9LG

Hesketh Farm at Bolton Abbey

Hesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.  As Dales’ weather can be unpredictable they have a large cosy, undercover barn. There’s loads to do including feeding and stroking the animals, having fun in the giant sandpit or playing hide and seek  in the straw maze. They have a small cafe and they also host parties.

NO NEED TO BOOK

Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6HA. Tel: 01756 710444

Hope Pastures – Horse & Donkey Trust

Hope Pastures rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses, ponies and donkeys. They also provide the opportunity for people to meet the animals and learn about them and how to look after them. They  hold pony days, birthday parties and pony 1:1s and family fun.

You can visit everyday free of charge 10am to 3pm (2pm in Winter).The visitor centre is open at weekends and bank holidays providing refreshments.

Hope Pastures, Weetwood Lane, Leeds LS16 5PH. Tel: 0113 261 4344

Lotherton & Wildlife World

Discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World zoo.

The expansive grounds and gardens are lovely walking spots, with or without four-legged companions. The two playgrounds mean there’s plenty of space for running about and letting off steam, with zip wires for older children to enjoy. The evolving zoo, Wildlife World, is a real highlight and visitors can see the Humboldt penguins splash and swim in their pool. To discover the history of the estate step inside the former home of the Gascoigne family and wander the rooms. The traditional stables area courtyard is where you’ll find the Stables café serving a range of lunch options, cakes and ice creams.

Children under 5 can visit for free.

Lotherton Hall, Collier Lane, Aberford, LS25 3EB. Tel: 0113 378 2959.

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm is a working farm and charity just one mile from Leeds city centre with animals, gardens and woodlands to discover. A charity established in 1980, admission is just £3 for adults, 50p for children and free for under 2s. Memberships available for year-round unlimited visits.

Open daily 10am-3pm.No need to book. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Parking available.See FAQs before visiting: https://www.mvuf.org.uk/contact-us/faq/

Tel: 0113 262 9759Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Sugar Well Rd, Leeds, LS7 2QG

Minskip Farm Shop Alpaca Experience

Spend one-on-one time with our amazing Alpacas during the school holidays! Book a session with your family or friends (maximum of 4 people), and you will have the opportunity to spend time with our four alpacas – two Mums and their little babies!

Recommended age 5+ years.

Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9HY. Tel: 01423 329063

Monk Park Farm – Thirsk

Monk Park Farm Park Visitor Centre is located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire and is in the heart of Herriot Country and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. This wonderful Children’s Farm is one of Yorkshire’s best Places to Visit .

Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AG. Tel: 01845 42 11 24

Email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk

None Go By Farm – Horsforth

A family run farm, providing an excellent farm shop.  You can take a walk around the outside animal area and feed the animals (£1 per person), they even have Alpacas!.   There is also an indoor sandpit and small play area (£2 per child) with ride-ons and Little Tikes slide etc for children.  There is lots of free parking and a special picnic area.

Animal opening times Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays and Mondays 10am-3pm.

None Go Bye Farm Shop, Otley Old Rd, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HZ. Tel:0113 284 2206

Piglets Adventure Farm

Indoor, Outdoor & Animal Fun! Fantastic family day out nr York.

Things to see and do:
Animal Petting Barn, Animal Farm Trail, Bouncing Pillows, Crazy Farm Golf, Olympigs Obstacle Course, Ride-on-Tractors, Tractor and Trailor Rides, Maize Maze (seasonal), Build ‘n Play Sand Pit,
Barrel Train Ride, Pedal Go-Carts, Nature Trail, Truffles Trough, Cafe, Kiddie-bine, Farmyard, Playground

Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST

Rodley Nature Reserve

Covid Update: Currently open Wednesday and Saturdays 1-5pm

Rodley Nature Reserve is designed to bring wetland wildlife back into the Leeds area.

Lots of activities for families: quiz trail guide, pond dipping (April – Oct), mini beast hunt, bird watching, moth trapping….and if the weather should spoil itself colouring sheets and quizzes are available in the Education Room at the Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and most Bank Holidays from 10am until 4pm.

Rodley Nature Reserve, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP. Tel:  0113 2040441

 

RSPB Fairburn Ings

With pond dipping, regular fun events and walks to help you get away from it all, RSPB Fairburn Ings is the ideal place for adults and children to find out more about wildlife. Visitor centre open daily except Christmas day. Small parking charge. Accessible paths. Shop, snacks & toilet facilities.

Fairburn Ings, Castleford, WF10 2BH. Tel: 01977 628191

SEA LIFE Manchester

Prepare for an underwater world full of glittering scales, colourful fins and inquisitive sea turtles. Plus, much more! Check out our Turtle Beach show where you’ll learn all about their life cycle, then venture into the Rocky Hideout, Shark Shipwreck, Stingray Bay and of course, the magnificent Ocean Tunnel.

Adult and toddler tickets are £16.50 (Monday-Friday, term time only)

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SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Palazzo, Trafford, Manchester, M17 8AS

SEA LIFE Scarborough

There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you’ll discover:

  • Penguin Island – Head outside and meet the cheeky colony of Humboldt penguins that reside on Penguin Island and get closer than ever before as you make your way through their walk-through home
  • More than 2500 creatures – Dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction
  • Tropical Ocean Tunnel – Take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. You might even come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks
  • Rainforest Adventure – Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and curious critters. Come just centimetres away from Green Tree Pythons and be mesmerised at the incredible colours of Poison Arrow Dart Frogs

Parent & Toddler Tickets available Monday-Friday during school term-time

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Swithens Farm

Here at Swithens Farm, we have a huge range of animals for you to see and interact with. Your little ones, and probably you also, will be happy as the pigs in muck as you get involved with feeding and learning about the care and husbandry on a real working farm. We have a whole host of stars for you to meet including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, emus, meerkats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Open Thursday- Sunday

SPRING 2023: Every Staurday and Sunday. Lamb feeding at 11am & 3pm. Calf feeding at 11:30am & 3:30pm. All included in your farm entry tickets.

Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0BT. Tel: 0113 282 8828

Temple Newsam House and Farm

Explore Temple Newsam house, enjoy a picnic in the grounds, have fun in the adventure playground or meet the animals on the farm. Don’t miss the special school holiday and seasonal events throughout the year. Accessible site. Cafe & toilets facilities.

House Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am -4pm, Home Farm, Daily, 10am-5pm (closed on Mondays during term time and bank holidays)

Home Farm : Come along and wander through the historic cobbled yards and outbuildings to find out what working life was like at Home Farm. Get up close to your favourite farmyard friends including lambs, piglets, geese, guinea pigs and loads more! On special event days enjoy crafts, activities and demonstrations suitable for all the whole family.

Admission charge for house & farm. Free entry to under 5s. Access to the gardens, woodland and estate (including play area) is free.

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The Donkey Sanctuary – Leeds

Meet the wonderful team of donkeys – they love to meet new people and you can discover their unique characters and stories. They have a good value cafe,great play area inside and out .  Themed events run throughout the year including grooming days and interactive sessions

Open 365 days a year from 9am until dusk. Admission and parking are free.

Swan Lane, Off Blackball Lane, Eccup, Leeds, LS16 8AZ Tel: 0113 261 9249

 

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a unique walk through wildlife park located just outside Doncaster. The wildlife attraction brings families face to face  with some of the world’s most beautiful – and at risk – species.

Indoor and outdoor play area offers a fun filled day whatever the weather. Open daily, special events throughout the year. Accessible site. Admission charges apply.

Tongue Ln, Branton, Old Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6TB. Tel 01302 535057

 

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Experience hands on animal encounters on a traditional working farm, hitch a ride in a 4 x 4 Adventure Experience and relax in the country tearoom while the little ones burn off the remainder of their energy in our huge fun filled Wizzick Play Barn… a fun filled, informative family day out, RAIN OR SHINE!

Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton North Yorkshire, BD23 3TS. Tel: 01282 841148

Tropical World

Journey through Tropical World’s various exotic and interesting zones. Take a trek through the rainforest, desert, aquarium and waterfall areas and see some fascinating animals and creatures along the way including butterflies, crocodiles, rare birds, meerkats and many many more!

Tropical World will be open daily 10am to 4pm with last entry at 3.30pm. Online advance booking is preferred.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE.

 

York Bird of Prey Centre

The York bird of prey centre is at the back of burn hall hotel and is in huby. YO621JB. There’s eagles, owls and some owls to hold and stroke. Cafe, toilets and baby change. Trampolines, slide, small bouncy castle. Deer wandering to stroke. Bird show and donkey petting.

01347 833214

Yorkshire Museum of Farming

The Yorkshire Museum of Farming at Murton, a thriving 16 acre site with events and activities throughout the year. Also Danelaw Living History, Derwent Valley Light Railway, Nature Trail, Livestock, Playground.
CLOSED FROM 1ST NOVEMBER UNTIL EASTER(Except for Santa Specials)
York YO19 5GH Tel.01904 489966

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