Online pre-booking is recommended but not essential. All pre-bookings are NOT date specific and so you have the flexibility to use the tickets on any day.

All advertised activities are subject to change on the day and are subject to Government guidelines and restrictions on social distancing. Every effort will be made to provide our full range of facilities and activities. Currently, the ferret racing, small animal handling and bottle feeding are not available, but all the animals are still on view and be petted from outside their enclosures.

Due to there being numerous animals on the park, we are only able to accept recognised Assistance Dogs. It must be noted that the Hawkridge Birds of Prey Centre do not allow dogs anywhere near their birds.

We offer free entry for the carer of full paying adult or child requiring such care. Proof of DLA or PIP paperwork will be required on the day in order to be eligible for this offer. If you are pre-booking online, you do not need to buy a ticket for the carer; just let the receptionist know on arrival.

There are children's mini cars, orbiters and radio controlled boats that require a £1 coin to operate them. There is also a small charge of £1.70 per person (under 3's go free) for the Deer Train ride; this is a 20 minute ride, giving you the opportunity to handfeed our herd of red deer - the deer food is included in this price.  Additional animal feed can also be bought to feed our wide variety of other animals on the park if wanted, but there is no obligation to buy this.