Cannon Hill Park, Pershore Road, Birmingham B5 7RL
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Zoo
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4.0
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
Paid
Cost
Peaceful
Feel
Why it's Wildland
4.0A compact Birmingham zoo where red pandas, lemurs, otters and other animals are presented in naturalistic enclosures, with conservation and education at the heart of the visit.
This is not a wild landscape, but it offers an approachable, conservation-focused wildlife visit within the green setting of Cannon Hill Park. Its strength is getting close to a varied collection of animals and learning about them in a manageable couple of hours.
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The experience
Allow around 1–2 hours to explore the animal areas at an unhurried pace. Look for the red pandas, lemurs, otters and other species, and use the interpretive information to learn about their conservation. Check current opening times and facilities before setting out.
Things to do
Look for the red pandas
The park’s collection includes red pandas; take time to watch them and read the accompanying conservation information.
Explore the primate collection
The listed animals include several kinds of lemur, tamarins and spider monkeys.
Visit the indoor animal areas
A visitor video describes areas for reptiles and nocturnal animals, including sloths and armadillos. Check what is open on the day.
Read the conservation information
The park describes its collection as supporting conservation, captive breeding and education; visitor accounts also mention animal information displays.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick wildlife visit
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Allow time to explore the animal areas at an unhurried pace.
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Look for the red pandas, lemurs and otters among the park’s varied collection.
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Read the animal information to learn about conservation and captive breeding.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
- 01
Visit the zoo and spend time with the animals and interpretive displays.
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Continue into neighbouring Cannon Hill Park for a green-space walk or a pause outdoors.
When to go
· Check current opening times; no specific best time of day is established by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources describe the attraction as a year-round destination but do not establish a reliably best season.
Check the forecast before travelling. Some animal areas are indoors, according to the supplied visitor video.
Worth pairing with
Cannon Hill Park
The zoo is situated beside Cannon Hill Park, making the park a natural extension to a visit. Check local information for current paths and facilities.
What to look for
Look out for red pandas, lemurs, otters, European lynx, tamarins and reptiles. The park’s signs and talks are described as ways to learn about the animals and conservation.
Best time to go
Year-round; check current opening arrangements before travelling.
The supplied sources do not establish a best time of day or seasonal peak. Check current opening arrangements before visiting.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers · Photographers
Practical information
Opening & access
A small city zoo beside Cannon Hill Park. Admission is paid; check current opening times, prices and access arrangements before visiting.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
A visitor review describes a café serving snacks and refreshments; check current availability before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row claims wheelchair-friendly paths and accessible toilets, but this is not corroborated by the supplied research URLs. Check directly with the park before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
