点评:I We visited today with two children and five adults, and honestly, it’s an absolute gem of a place. Despite not being one of the UK’s major zoos, it’s incredibly well-kept and modern. I’ve been to some of the biggest zoos in the country, and I actually preferred this one over all of them.
Parking is ample and free. It’s a gravel car park, but still easy enough to walk on. There are also disabled parking spaces closer to the entrance, which is helpful for wheelchair users.
At the entrance, you’ll find toilets and the café, with additional toilets located further around the zoo if needed. We visited on a wet and colder day, but the layout offers good protection from the wind, which made a big difference.
The animals are generally easy to spot. Of course, some were hiding—which is to be expected and out of the zoo’s control—but overall, the layout makes viewing straightforward and enjoyable.
The enclosures are well presented, and it’s clear the animals are well cared for.
There are both indoor and outdoor play areas, well positioned with plenty of seating nearby, making it easy for families to relax while the kids play.
The café wasn’t busy during our visit, though it was a quieter day. I imagine it might struggle during peak times. Food is on the expensive side, which is expected in places like this—toasties were very nice but priced at around £7 each. It’s self-service, which felt a bit unusual given that tables are numbered.
I couldn’t find a menu online, so I’ve shared one here for reference, though prices may change over time.
The gift shop is also on the pricier side, but not the most expensive I’ve seen.
Summary:
A well-maintained, family-friendly zoo that feels more enjoyable and relaxed than many larger ones. Great layout, good animal visibility, and excellent facilities. Best enjoyed on quieter days—definitely worth booking online in advance.
翻译:今天我们一行五人(两个孩子和五个大人)去了这家动物园,说实话,它真是个宝藏之地。虽然它不是英国最大的动物园之一,但维护得非常好,而且设施现代化。我去过英国一些最大的动物园,但这家动物园真的比它们都好。
停车位充足且免费。停车场是碎石路面,但走起来很方便。入口附近还有残疾人停车位,这对轮椅使用者来说很方便。
入口处有洗手间和咖啡厅,如果需要,动物园里还有其他洗手间。我们去的那天天气阴冷潮湿,但动物园的布局很好地挡住了风,这让我们感觉很舒服。
动物们通常都很容易找到。当然,有些动物躲起来了——这也在意料之中,而且动物园也无法控制——但总的来说,动物园的布局让观赏动物变得轻松愉快。
动物的圈舍布置得很好,显然动物们都得到了很好的照顾。
这里有室内和室外游乐区,位置优越,附近有很多座位,方便家长在孩子们玩耍时放松休息。
我们去的时候咖啡馆并不拥挤,不过那天比较清静。我估计高峰期可能会比较忙。食物价格偏高,这也在意料之中——烤面包很好吃,但每个要7英镑左右。咖啡馆是自助式的,考虑到桌子都编了号,感觉有点不太寻常。
我在网上找不到菜单,所以在这里分享一份供参考,不过价格可能会随时间变化。
礼品店的价格也偏高,但不是我见过最贵的。
总结:
这是一个维护良好、适合家庭游玩的动物园,比很多大型动物园更让人感到轻松愉快。布局合理,动物观赏性好,设施一流。最好在人少的时候去——绝对值得提前在网上预订。