Best places: Zoos & Aquariums in Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom

Family zoo area with 400+ animals, a soft play area and petting zoo, plus accommodation options.

Vast parkland of woodland and lakes, once a royal hunting ground, now used for leisure activities.

Restored country house with permanent exhibit about life in the 17th century and extensive gardens.

Long-running farm offering pick-your-own fruit & veggies, plus a shop for ice cream & cold drinks.

👍👍 Went with my nephew, his partner and their two year old son. We all loved it. Most realistic dinosaur models I've ever seen and far more than I've seen anywhere else. Great Animatronics. It poured with rain but it was still very enjoyable. If I lived nearer I'd get annual membership!!

Picturesque gardens, ponds & walking trails on the grounds of a 16th-century royal property.

Landscaped 30-acres with areas dedicated to Princess Diana & Van Gogh, a small zoo & restaurant.

👍👍 Amazing place for almost all your aquatic and pond needs. Big selection of aquariums, tropical fish range is amazing. Cold water range is vast considering the limitations or cold water options. Plants, stones, bog wood, lots of tropical plants, tank accessories, fish food. Marine options are not vas...

👍👍 Very nice little place, with many fish and other stuff to choose from! Helpful owner who gives great advice. Will do my business at Friendly fish from now on.

👍👍 Decent variety and friendly staff. I’ve been living in Harlow for several years now. When moving into new home I immediately began garden projects, including several ponds - water features. Doing so I found myself shopping both online and at various garden centres picking up pond equipment here and...

👍👍 Highly recommend ! Went last week for the meerkat experience Absolutely loved it Although only a small centre they had a few things we'd never seen before like very vocal kookaburras and a skunk The keepers were all very helpful and knowledgeable about the animals and stood with us telling us all a...

👍 Nice place located on the a406. Plenty of parking. They are allowing people in via online bookings so make sure you book before you turn up. Slots get taken up quickly so there'll be little chance to book when you get there. 18 holes of mini golf is always a good way to spend 30-45mins with the kid...

😐 Have been camping at this site annually for over 20 years. This will be my last. The site is not for families or tourists anymore. It’s full of workmen using the site as a base as they work away from home. The site is full of white vans at night and deserted during the day. The only positive is the...

👍👍 Excellent staff! Really friendly and helpful! They know what they are talking about! Our water was very high in nitrate, these guys helped us all the way, it took around 3 weeks but we got there! I highly recommend these guys, exceptional service! They have a wide range of tropical fish and also hav...

😠 Very disappointed. My dog is only small. Chubby girl in glasses accusted me saying my dog had urinated. I explained as dogs do he was sniffing only oast dogs. She was rude and abrupt. I asked to speak to Manager but Suoervisor interviewed. I had been coming here s long time. I will be placing formal...

👍👍 What a super place to take children to. There is a huge sand pit containing a pirate ship to explore ad adventure playground. We took a packed lunch and spent 4 hours there without any moans of "I'm bored!

👍 Came here yesterday for last minute Christmas decorations. We got quite a lot of good baubles glittering stuff. They are of course well stocked with a variety of home and garden supplies and tools.

Retail chain specialising in livestock, plants & products for fishkeeping in aquariums & ponds.

Outpost of a long-running chain for gardening tools & products, shrubs, plants & outdoor furniture.

👍 Attended with my two boys to see Santa, it was a great experience. The queue was a bit long and took over 30 minutes but it was well worth it. £12.00 per child, £4.00 per adult. Santa was great as was the train ride and lovely Christmas toy models. The kids loved the Toy room. We then enjoyed a hot...