Cannon Hall Farm
COVID Update:
Cannon Hall Farm have announced that they will re-open on Monday 12th April. They will be reducing capacities and will only be allowing pre-booked tickets only. Tickets will be released (via their website) in weekly blocks due to the quickly changing rules and regulations. The attraction will be open 10am – 3pm and you will be given an arrival time that it is vital that you stick to.
Toilets will be open Some animal barns and outdoor play areas (excluding tunnel maze) will be open
Tractor ride, talks, animal races, reptile house, some of the animal barns and indoor play area will remain closed There will be food available as take away
Bark House Lane, Hawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT. Tel: 01226 790427
Ponderosa Zoo
Ponderosa Zoo in Heckmondwike is home to over 120 animals from lemurs to reindeers and is a really personal, friendly facility where children can get really close to the animals.
COVID Update:
Re-open 12th April with the new lemur lookout! Tickets will need to be booked in advance to ensure the control of numbers on the site. There will be a one way system around the site and there will be no keeper talks or handling sessions, The coffee shop is offering a limited takeaway service. Open from 10am-5pm, toilets open.
Off Smithies Lane Liversedge, Heckmondwike WF16 0PN. Tel: 01924 235276
Swithens Farm
Swithens Farm has a range of animals for you to see and interact with, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, emus, meerkats, turtles, rabbits and guinea pigs.
COVID Update:
Will be re-open 12th April 10am to 4pm. Online tickets only. These will be available on the website and we are very restricted on numbers to ensure social distancing. Check website for more information.
Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0BT. Tel: 0113 282 8828
Pigs in the Wood
Pigs in the Wood is a non-profit sanctuary for pigs that have been rescued from various situations. We are based in the village of Scissett, Huddersfield in 10 acres of woodland where the pigs roam free and live naturally.
COVID Update:
Open again on Saturdays only from 17th April. Pre booking required by arrival time, and social distancing to be adhered to. Wear wellies as it can be muddy in places.
There is a minimum donation of £5 per person
pigsinthewood@yahoo.com
Highbridge Wood, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 8SZ
Wentworth Garden Centre
Recently rebuilt and revamped our brand new family farm is the ideal place to visit with the whole family.
There’s entertainment for all ages whether you’re feeding Larry the llama, putting your foot down our mini tractor derby or making a splash in our sand and water play area, including brand new for 2020 Pirate Ship Playzone!
COVID Update:
Re-opening family farm with play areas on 12th April. Numbers will be restricted but no need to pre-book. Open 10am – 4:30pm
Hague Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TF. Tel: 01226 744842
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm is a working farm with a wide variety of animals, gardens and woodland walks. Also visit the cafe, farm shop, and adventure play area for under 12’s. Entry costs just £2 for adults and 50p for children. Under 2s go free!
COVID Update:
Re-opening from 12th April 7 days a week, 10am – 3pm. No need to pre-book, please check in using NHS track and trace app.
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Sugarwell Lane, LS7 2QG. Tel: 0113 262 9759
Lotherton Wildlife World
Meet playful Humboldt penguins as they splash about in their pool. See flamingos in their habitat and say hello to the resident tapir and capybaras. You can also walk through the extensive bird gardens.
COVID Update:
Wildlife World will be open again from 12th April and admission charges to Lotherton will apply again from this date. To make sure it is as safe as possible for everyone, entry to Lotherton will be limited each day. Early booking of tickets advised https://bit.ly/lothertontickets. Members must also pre-book. One way system in operation around Wildlife World and hand washing stations and hand sanitiser available. Wildlife World is open 11am-5pm.
The toilets will be open 9am-5pm,The Hall will still be closed (for the time being)
Takeaway is available from the cafe.
Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB. Tel: 0113 378 2959
Harewood House
Meet some of Harewood’s animal family in their farm experience. Children can meet friendly alpacas, learn about the family of pygmy goats and see the pot bellied pigs enjoy a spot of lunch! There are opportunities to talk to keepers and to cosy up to our giant rabbits too! Once you have explored the farm experience head over to the Penguin Pool and see the Humboldt penguins or take a walk through the extensive bird gardens.
Covid Update:
Harewood’s Bird Garden & Farm Experience will reopen to the general public on Monday 12th April. Entry numbers will be limited each day.
All visitors (including under 5s) will need to pre-book tickets.
The Courtyard Café will be open with a takeaway service. All the toilets in the Grounds and Gardens will be open. There are also additional hand washing facilities around key areas of the site, and hand sanitisation stations at regular intervals around the site.
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LE
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.
COVID Update:
Reopening 12th April. Facilities will be limited in line with government guidelines with indoor areas closed and take away food and drink on offer. Pre-booking required as visitor numbers will be restricted. Toilets open.
Tongue Ln, Branton, Old Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6TB. Tel 01302 535057
Flamingo Land Zoo
COVID Update:
The zoo re-opens on 12th April along with daily sea lion shows and walkthrough animal areas. Due to the ongoing restrictions, visitors are unfortunately unable to open the aquarium or reptile area. Limited refreshments available. Toilets open.
Tickets must be pre-booked.
Flamingo Land Resort, Malton, YO17 6UX. Tel: 0800 408 8840
