Hidden gems - Wildlife parks in Chester, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated November, 2023)

Hidden gems: Wildlife parks in Chester

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chester. This list contains 27 places from Wildlife park category.

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Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

Wildlife and safari park

👍👍 Me and my husband came along for one of the guided tours on the golf buggys. We learnt so much! Our tour guide (who's name I have forgotten-sorry!) was so knowledgeable and caring about what they are doing at Watatunga. It really was a fantastic and unique experience. It was lovely seeing the animal...

5.00 (130 reviews) (~228.9 km from centre)

Wings Of Wales

Animal park

👍👍 Fabulous day out with Lewis flying some amazing birds one to one with him. Booked the half day experience and it was fantastic- flying a total of five birds, all of the time handling them, flying to your hand and feeding them. Lewis is a passionate and knowledgeable host which makes for a good and...

5.00 (6 reviews) (~164.36 km from centre)

Bug House

Tourist attraction

5.00 (5 reviews) (~190.67 km from centre)

Pentwyn Farm - Gwent Wildlife Trust

Nature preserve

👍👍 Stunning views at all times of the year

4.90 (26 reviews) (~157.34 km from centre)

Swan & Duck Feeding Area

Wildlife park

👍👍 Lovely swan & duck feeding area in a great location by the pleasure boat moorings. Good to get up close to the huge numbers of swans, cygnets, ducks & geese. Feed can be purchased from the nearby boat booking office and all ages will enjoy.

4.90 (24 reviews) (~244.92 km from centre)

Westheads Clough

Wildlife park

👍👍 What an amazing Zoo, an absolute diamond. My family and I have been to many Zoo's and yes this is not the biggest but there is just something about here. Having the ability to walk through enclosures with the animals and birds is an experience that will stay with me and having the opportunity to ha...

4.90 (8 reviews) (~41.36 km from centre)

Hawton Waters

Self-catering accommodation

👍👍 Absolutely loved our stay here in the Angel Lodge - modern, comfortable and stunning views! So peaceful and relaxing with the town only a 10 minute drive away. Highly recommend for a romantic break - a highlight being the gorgeous lake views and roll top bath. Would love to come back! Only worry in...

4.80 (26 reviews) (~139.83 km from centre)

TyNant

Wildlife park

👍👍 Fantastic

4.80 (15 reviews) (~48.3 km from centre)

Wren’s Birds of Prey

Wildlife park

👍👍 My wife bought me the exclusive bird of prey handling experience for my bday and it was the most incredible afternoon! Jenny was so welcoming and knowledgeable. The birds were absolutely beautiful and to be able to be so close to them and ask so many questions was unbelievable! I would recommend thi...

4.80 (12 reviews) (~173.31 km from centre)

Nature Lake, Watermead Country Park

Wildlife park

👍👍 Nature some times exhibit it's beauty like this kind of park,elegant water bodies with pavement ,long roads with grass between streams ,family of anseriformes,number of birds attracts the visitors,mammoth statue Place gives great view of the lake.For new visitors catch 303 bus from Leicester Hay ma...

4.80 (9 reviews) (~132.42 km from centre)

Wilford Meadow - Wildlife Area

Wildlife park

👍👍 A little hidden gem of a place! Pleasant stroll around Ironmongers pond. Conveniently placed right next to the Wilford village Tram stop & the Ferry Inn.

4.70 (38 reviews) (~119.69 km from centre)

Wolvey Wildlife Reserve

Wildlife park

👍👍 Got this on the map, you're welcome.

4.70 (9 reviews) (~128.66 km from centre)

Parc - Nant - Y - Waun

Wildlife park

👍👍 It's beautiful and a lovely walk for the most part. Shame about all the rubbish littered everywhere?! Shouldn't the council be managing this?! My son is thrilled that he can go fishing here 😃

4.60 (110 reviews) (~156.41 km from centre)

Hills And Hollows

Wildlife park

👍 Excellent for walk and watch the sunset.

4.60 (76 reviews) (~155.09 km from centre)

Kingsley Bird & Falconry Centre

Wildlife park

👍👍 ABSOLUTELY loved my time here. I came on the hottest day of the year, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was hot,the birds were hot, Laura (my guide) was hot - but it was one of the best experiences I've yet to partake in. So much so that I would like to continue in Falconry Training. Laura was so k...

4.60 (73 reviews) (~63.27 km from centre)

Halsey Field

Wildlife park

👍👍 Nice, and relaxing place

4.60 (48 reviews) (~226.76 km from centre)

The Devenish

Wildlife park

👍 I go for walks here a lot and love it as it incorporates woods, hills and fields and can be as long or short as you like. It is popular with dog walkers. I recently went with several preschool children but it was a long walk to get to the woods (starting in the lay-by by Durnford manor) as I needed...

4.60 (30 reviews) (~242.27 km from centre)

Coatham Marsh LNR

Wildlife park

👍👍 Nice place to walk. Car park is currently completely blocked by a pile of stones left behind by the council... you can park on the main road though. Keep dogs on leads here as there’s a lot of wild life and occasionally there’s some mats in the long grass with scientific study please do not disturb...

4.60 (16 reviews) (~197.15 km from centre)

Cardales Wildflower Meadow

Wildlife park

4.60 (5 reviews) (~97.66 km from centre)

Burton Riggs Nature Reserve

Wildlife park

👍 Wedged somewhere between an industrial estate, a railway line, and a small distance from a GCHQ outpost is this little nature reserve that has a mix of trees and water, amounting to a small lake, and plenty of pathways between it. I saw plenty of dragonflies doing their thing this 2021 summer - a pa...

4.50 (122 reviews) (~199.79 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Wildlife parks in Chester, United Kingdom