Chew Hill, Chew Magna, Somerset BS40 8SB
Chew Valley Animal Park
Zoo
Place photograph
4.3
Wildland
Half day
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
4.3An eight-acre countryside zoo where the visit is built around close-up animal encounters: from walk-in goat and pig pens to keeper talks and small-animal handling sessions.
This is a family-focused animal park rather than a wild landscape, but it offers more than a look through the rails: visitors can explore walk-in animal pens, join activities and pause for broad views across the Chew Valley.
Family-buzz
Find your way
Open mapChew Hill, Chew Magna, Somerset BS40 8SB
Opening map…
Know this place a little better?
The experience
Allow a half day to explore the animal walkway, look in on the different species and join any activities running on the day. The official site lists small-animal handling sessions, while the park’s wider visitor information describes keeper talks and animal demonstrations. Check current schedules before setting out.
Things to do
Explore the animal walkway
Follow the park’s animal walkway and look for the different species on display.
Visit the goat walk-in pen
The official visit information describes a walk-in pygmy goat pen where visitors can spend time with the goats; feed is available from reception. Check that it is open on the day.
Check for animal-handling sessions
The park lists 30-minute small-animal handling sessions, subject to availability and possible cancellation in hot weather. Confirm current times and access arrangements before visiting.
30 minutes
Look for keeper talks and demonstrations
The official site advertises daily talks and interactive activities; check the day’s activity board for what is running.
Take in the Chew Valley views
Visit Bristol’s listing describes benches with wide views over the Chew Valley and surrounding countryside.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A quick animal-park visit
- 01
Pay on arrival and pick up the day’s activity information.
- 02
Follow the animal walkway and look out for the park’s range of species.
- 03
If available, spend time in a walk-in animal pen.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
- 01
Explore the animal walkway at an unhurried pace.
- 02
Check the board for talks and activities, and join a handling session if one is available.
- 03
Spend time in the goat or pig walk-in pen when open.
- 04
Pause for food at the park restaurant or use the picnic area.
When to go
· Check current opening hours and activity schedules before visiting.
The supplied information does not establish a best season. Some handling sessions may be cancelled in hot weather, and activity availability can vary.
The official visit information says small-animal handling sessions may be cancelled in hot weather. Check the park’s current updates before travelling.
What to look for
Look out for the variety of animals across the park, including capybaras, coatis and porcupines, and check the day’s board for keeper talks or demonstrations. The official site also highlights its goat and pig walk-in pens.
The story
Not applicable.
Best time to go
Check current opening hours and activity availability before visiting; some sessions may be cancelled in hot weather.
Check the official opening-hours page before travelling. Handling sessions may be cancelled in hot weather, and the park advises visitors to check the day’s activity board.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
Address
Phone
Website
Listed hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10am-4pm
- Thursday: 10am-4pm
- Friday: 10am-4pm
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: 10am-4pm
Check before visiting.
Google rating
Practical information
Opening & access
A ticketed animal park; the official site says visitors can pay on arrival and do not need to book. Check current opening hours and activity availability before travelling.
Check before visiting
Parking
Check before visiting.
Check before visiting
Toilets
The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Check current facilities before visiting.
Check before visiting
Food & drink
The park advertises an on-site restaurant and pizzeria; visitors may also bring food for the picnic area.
Dogs
Check before visiting.
Check before visiting
Accessibility
The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. The visitor listing also mentions ramps to indoor areas. Check route conditions and current accessibility details before visiting.
Check before visiting
Cost
Paid
Water
Not applicable.
Gallery
Place photographsKeep exploring
Around Chew Valley Animal Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
