2 Hamerton Road, Steeple Gidding, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 5RE
Hamerton Zoo Park
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5.1
Wildland
Half day
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Paid
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Why it's Wildland
5.1In the quiet Cambridgeshire countryside, Hamerton Zoo Park offers a close-up day among an eclectic collection of animals, from wallabies and lemurs to the Sumatran white-bearded civet described in a visitor tour.
Hamerton is a good fit for Wildland as an animal-focused day out with more to explore than a quick stop: its official site highlights resident animals, seasonal events and play areas, while a detailed visitor tour describes a varied collection and outdoor and indoor habitats. It is a managed zoo, not a wild landscape.
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The experience
Allow time to explore the animal areas at a comfortable pace. Check the official schedule for current events and whether the KT Express train and play areas are operating on your visit date.
Things to do
Explore the animal collection
Take a leisurely look around the animal areas. A visitor tour describes wallabies, lemurs and a Sumatran white-bearded civet; sightings and exhibits may vary.
Allow time to explore
Check the day’s events
The zoo’s website advertises events and describes feeding sessions and keeper-led activities. Check the live schedule for what is actually available on your visit date.
See whether the KT Express train is running
The official website says the train operates during school holidays and at weekends. Confirm its current availability before planning around it.
Take a break at the café or picnic area
The supplied place information mentions a café and picnic area. Check current facilities and food options before visiting.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick animal visit
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Check the zoo’s current opening hours and admission information before travelling.
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Explore the animal areas at your own pace, choosing a few exhibits that interest you.
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Check the day’s schedule for any events or feeding sessions before you arrive.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
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Start with the animal areas and take time to look for the species that most interest you.
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Check the official schedule for current events and whether the play areas or KT Express train are operating.
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Use the café or picnic area mentioned in the supplied place information for a break; confirm current arrangements before visiting.
Verified history
The supplied visitor-tour transcript says Hamerton Zoo Park opened in 1990. This date comes from a visitor’s account, rather than a cited official history page.
Hidden details
Notice how some animal areas combine indoor and outdoor spaces — The visitor tour describes indoor and outdoor access for some animals, including lemurs. Treat this as a detail from that visit; arrangements may change.
When to go
· Check current opening hours and the event schedule; no best time of day is established by the supplied sources.
The official website says opening hours change between summer and winter and that events are scheduled throughout the year. Check current information rather than assuming a particular season is best.
Check the forecast before travelling. The sources do not specify weather-dependent access or facilities.
What to look for
Look out for the animals named in the visitor tour, including wallabies, lemurs and a Sumatran white-bearded civet. Which animals are visible can vary, so treat this as a prompt rather than a guarantee.
Best time to go
Check the zoo’s current programme and opening arrangements before visiting; seasonal events may affect what is on.
Check the official opening hours and event schedule before setting off; the zoo says its hours change between summer and winter.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A ticketed zoo; check the official website for current admission information, opening hours and the day’s programme before travelling.
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Parking
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Toilets
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is listed in the supplied place information; check current facilities before travelling.
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Food & drink
The supplied place information describes a café and picnic area. Check current food options before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied place information lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Check with the zoo for current route conditions and access details.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Hamerton Zoo Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
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