UK · WILDLIFE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 wildlife trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a walk-through wildlife day in South Yorkshire with up-close polar bears, big cats, and included play areas.
“It was a good day out with good facilities all round. There are also play areas for lively children along with places to eat and drink. Excellent toilet facilities as well. A good time was had by all looking at fascinating animals.”
Drive through Kingussie’s Highland Wildlife Park to see polar bears, Scottish wildlife, and conservation science in one day.
“I think the key is to go with low expectations. (Booking on line enabled a price of around £40 for 2 adults which fr 2 or 3 hours entertainment (& education) is very good value. It’s mainly herbivores on the drive around which is still nice to see but it’s the walk around where you get to see the Big Cats + Polar Bears. Try & time for feeding times for the various animals to maximise seeing the animals interacting with the keepers. We easily spent 3 hours & were leg weary by the end.”
2-hour RIB tour from Penzance to Land's End with marine wildlife guides, Minack views, and chances to spot dolphins, tuna, seals.
“Me my friend and 2 children (aged 6,7) had the most amazing experience. The guides were extremely knowledgeable of the local wildlife and habitat. They gave us so much information that was very valuable. We had so much fun blasting through the sea on the boat , and were very lucky to see an array of wildlife including peregrine falcons, seals and even porpoises. We were blown away, and didn’t want the trip to end. I highly recommend this trip, it’s really something you’ll never forget . Also, before we got on the boat , the guides kitted us out in good outdoor jackets to keep us warm and dry…”
Sea kayak safari from Oddicombe, Torquay: caves, fossils, foraged sea herb, marshmallows, and possible seals and dolphins, all in 3 hours.
“I have never done it before and was very nervous but trainer helped me feel at ease and I absolutely loved it. would of been nice to have a bit more time on the beach we stopped at. but still enjoyed whole experience thanks 😊”
One hour on Mounts Bay from Penzance: small-group wildlife spotting with zoology-trained guides, plus chances at dolphins, seals, and seabirds.
“Roaming across Mounts Bay was the highlight of my Thursday - the boat ride was bumpy yet I felt very safe, the tour guides were full of knowledge about the various points where we stopped and the sea life in the area, that was very interesting to hear, and the views were immaculate despite the foggy, rainy day. Definitely recommend this to anyone, as it was quite affordable too!”
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