Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo offers an unforgettable, action-packed family day out on the Warwickshire and Leicestershire border, designed to delight little adventurers from babies to five-year-olds. Located in Atherstone, this award-winning 100-acre conservation charity is home to hundreds of incredible animals, including the UK's only group of all four great apes.

If you are wondering where can I find family days out in Warwickshire or Leicestershire that keep under-5s fully engaged, this is the perfect destination. Twycross Zoo is globally renowned for primate conservation, but it is equally loved by parents as one of the region's ultimate family days out.

A major highlight for young families is The Gruffalo Discovery Land. This is a multi-sensory, interactive trail through the 'deep dark wood' where children can meet Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake, and the Gruffalo himself. For parents seeking what are the best outdoor activities for toddlers near Leicestershire, the trail's exciting touch-and-feel zones, real-life animal enclosures (including owls and snakes), and themed play area offer incredible interactive activities for toddlers.

Beyond the animal habitats, the zoo features highly engaging outdoor toddler play areas like the Wet 'n' Wild splash pad, plus a massive indoor baby and toddler soft play called the Soft Play Jungle. And if you find yourself asking is there a baby and toddler soft play at Twycross Zoo for a rainy day, this newly refurbished facility in the Himalaya Centre has dedicated, safe play zones for babies (0-2 years) and toddlers (2-5 years) overlooking the snow leopard habitat.

To make your trip entirely hassle-free, the zoo provides buggy and stroller hire, plenty of clean baby changing spaces, and leafy outdoor picnic spots.

Book your general admission tickets online in advance to save 15% on entry. Best of all, when you pay for a day, you automatically receive a 12-month Annual Pass, allowing your family to return for free as many times as you like all year round!