So much to see in a very quaint place of the New forest More

if you hate zoos you will love the new forest No cages just wild life in its natural environment and they are so tame. My wife was dubious about her first visit, but we returned for two more visits within a week. More

ok..first time ..first impressions... we had a nice time here..not crowded..cafe was lovley and my 10 yr old loved the otters.. but the cages for the owls?!...oh dear..these were old ,way too small and shabby..more investment needs to be done here..the poor creatures just looked bored and no room whatsoever...my son was so upset in the dark area where a... More

Lots of empty pens, no play equipment for children. Otters lovely, as was the deer that followed us through the forest walk. Got round in a hour so exactly value for money. The sign at the entrance saying 'No refunds' should have been a warning I guess. More

Not my normal bag but we stumbled upon this place whilst driving through the forest and popped in to use the toilet and ended up having lunch and a walk round! Lunch was resonably priced, basic but enjoyable. Staff throughout were very friendly and the otters were so much fun and were round every corner!! Wolves and wallabies all within... More

The New Forest is a vase area of forest enclosures and heathlands, best explored by bike, but also an excellent place for a good run. The land can be boggy, so stick to the network of paths and mapped areas where possible. Most special about the New Forest is the free to roam animals, including dear, ponies, pigs and the... More

Wonderful open spaces, wooded and coastal areas. Ponies, donkeys and cattle roaming free. Lots of excellent tea shops, public houses and resturants. Child and dog friendly. Something for everyone, whatever your age. More

As other reviews have noted, some of the enclosures were empty and some of the animals could not be seen because they are not active during the day, foxes, polecat and lynx for example, and at first we were disappointed. The rest is very good though, there is a good selection of animals, especially the owls and otters. In one... More

summer holidays, looking for somewhere to take Grandkids this was recommended, worth the visit. More