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About
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is the home of the big zoo animals including African Elephants, White Rhino, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers and Spectacled Bears. You’ll be amazed at the variety of nature you’ll see with over 100 species of animals, set in 100 acres of Somerset countryside.
Interactive Keeper Talks
Find out about your favourite animals in our free interactive keeper talks every 30 minutes throughout the day. Find out about our Zebras, Giraffes and meet our Meerkat mob. Watch in awe as our birds of prey swoop over your heads in our aerial displays, witness the majestic big cats feeding or get the keeper insights into our Elephant bachelor group. Our daily animal show is a must see, where our presenters talk about our domestic animals and why we keep them at the farm.
Our animal handling sessions, twice daily, gives you the chance to get up close with some of fluffy favourite animals.
Check out our website’s daily What’s On to get the full program.
Animal Encounters
Noah’s Ark offers incredible up-close and hands-on encounters with our Giraffes, Aldabra Giant Tortoises, Spectacled Bears and our new Owl and Birds of Prey encounters. You will enjoy 20 minutes behind the scenes with the keeper, learn some interesting facts and get involved with their feeding and enrichment programme.
Pre-book your experience online to ensure availability, or book before 1pm at the ticket office. Minimum age and terms and conditions apply.
Animal Experiences
Find out what it’s like to be a keeper for the day with our one-to-one keeper experiences before the zoo opens. With an amazing variety of animals to choose from, we have experiences suitable for 4-year olds to animal loving adults. Experiences include: African Elephants, Big Zoo Animals, Big Cats, Primates and Meerkats, Birds of Prey, Junior Zoo Keeper and Mini Farmer. Head online for more information and to book.
Play Areas
Kids will love our play equipment with indoor and outdoor play zones for kids of all ages - Zip lines, elephant slides, climbing towers, rainbow slide, wellie splash and wheelchair accessible roundabout.
In fact, we have 15 exciting adventure play areas including our giant indoor play barn – Arkiventures and under 5’s soft play for adventures no matter the weather.
The Food Barn
Enjoy a tasty treat or a scrumptious meal in our Fair Trade, award winning Café. You can grab n’ go or sit and relax in our Food Barn, Rainbow Café or our numerous picnic areas. We have a wide range of freshly prepared food. Please see our online menu for details and food allergens.
Accessibility
We have embarked on a long-term accessibility program, ‘Ark For All’. The first completed phase was opened by Andy Lewis, MBE, Paralympian. These facilities include a Changing Places toilet, complete with hoist and changing bed (access with a Radar Key), accessible play equipment including a wheelchair accessible roundabout, basket swings and child-friendly accessible animal signs. We offer complimentary hire of wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired for a small cost. Please read our Access Guide on our website or call our friendly team.
Celebrate your birthday
Do you have an exciting Birthday coming up in the family? No need to worry as Noah’s Ark can provide a full day of fun and excitement with Party Food and a private animal handling session for your little ones. Prices start at £175 for 10 children and includes 1 free adult per paying party child. For more details and to book, check online or call the team for more information.
For a fantastic family day out, walk beside natures giants at Noah’s Ark this season!
Prices
Adults (20-64) £19.75
Children (2-16) £15.75
Concession (students,+65) £19
Family (2 adults & 2 children) £67.80
Family (2 adults & 1 child) £52.75
Family (1 adult & 2 children) £48.95
Concession Family (2 adults & 1 child) £51.35
Group discounts are available for groups of 10 people or more. To book please call the office on 01275 852606
Late Entry (from 3:30pm) £6 per person*
Tickets are discounted when bought online.
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Extras
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Please contact Noah's Ark to discuss your requirements
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Please contact Noah's Ark to discuss your requirements
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Toilets
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - All day normally but at least three - four hours.
- Film or TV location
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - Unlimited
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On Bus Route
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free - Essential carer for disabled visitors gain free entry
- Booking essential - For groups, school and birthday parties
- Min group size - 10 people
- Special group rates - Please contact Noah's Ark to discuss your requirements
- TIC Staff Admitted Free - Please contact before hand to arrange visit
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Various size rates
Video
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm TV Advert 2017
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Northbound: M5 J20, take the B3133 towards Clevedon, onto B3130 signed Tickenham. Continue on B3130 for 5 miles. Bear left onto B3128 up Tickenham Hill, continuing along Clevedon Road. Noah’s Ark entrance is signposted on the left. Southbound: M5 J19, take second exit (A369) towards Bristol, then first right through Portbury Village. After 2 miles turn right on B3128. Noah’s Ark is down the road on the right. From Airport and Bus: A38, Barrow Gurney B3130 to B3128. Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.infoPublic Transport Directions
Bus Service- 361 (hourly), Bristol to Clevedon, stops at Noah’s Ark entrance. Free Car and Coach Parking. For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.infoTripAdvisor
- Excellent660
- Very Good349
- Average105
- Poor50
- Terrible30
Recent Reviews:
- Imogene BTrip Type:CouplesInformative
Thursday, 22nd August 2019Lovely to walk round lots to see and keepers were really helpful and informative. Plenty to keep the kids entertained even throwing grass hoppers in to the meerkats. Nice big park so always able to... Read full review - Luke ITaunton, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyNice place
Friday, 23rd August 2019We had a nice day at Noahs Ark Farm. Although its not as big as I thought we managed to spend 6 hours there. The one thing I appreciated was the fact the owner himself is at the park virtually... Read full review - CorieLpLlanelli, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyA lovely family day out.Friday, 23rd August 2019We visited as a, family of 4 adults and 1 teen. Had a lovely day here and couldn't get over how close you are to the animals. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Spent some, time talking with... Read full review
Wraxall
Bristol
BS48 1PG
Tel: +44 (0)1275 852606
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Green Awards
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Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2013 - Bristol Tourism & Hospitality Award
Sustainable Tourism Winner 2013 2014 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge 2015
Opening Times
| Open (9 Jan 2019 - 17 Dec 2019) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
* Monday - Sunday (until 1st September) and all Bank Holiday Mondays
10.30am - 5pm (Feb- Nov)
10.30am - 4pm (Dec & Jan)
Please check website for most accurate opening times
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