LINTON ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
Cambridgeshire's Wildlife Breeding Centre
Hadstock Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NT Telephone: 01223 891308
Daily at 12.00 - Tapir feed,
Daily at 3.30pm - Animal encounter
Other talks will vary each day and will be displayed on our information board at the front entrance. If you would like to attend something particular please call after 10am to check the days programme.
WELCOME TO LINTON ZOO
At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family outing. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others.
The zoo is set in 18 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas. Free parking is within zoo grounds and there are children's play areas for all ages including our Secret Garden Under 5's play and picnic area. There is also a coffee shop and gift shop (restricted winter opening hours).
QUICK FINDS
NEW FOR 2010
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to spend the day with internationally recognised professional photographer Colin Edwards. Under Colin's tutorage learn how to take the perfect animal photograph. Gain exclusive access to some of the animals and end the day with a rare 'after hours' opportunity to photograph the lions or tigers being fed. Places are limited and bookings must be made in advance.
EXTRA SPECIAL VISITS
If you want a little more than just a zoo visit you can book in advance a “KEEPER EXPERIENCE” for adults and children age 8 and above.
Introduced last year the mucky hands “KEEPER'S LITTLE HELPER” designed especially for 5 to 8 year olds has proven very popular as a child's first introduction to animal care. Our "BIG CAT & LARGE MAMMAL EXPERIENCE" is a fantastic way to get closer to some of our larger animals, which may include lions, tigers, leopards, zebra and tapir. All of these special keeper days make awesome birthday presents or simply treat someone special to an experience of a lifetime. Bookings must be made in advance.
RECENT SCHOOL VISITS
Click here to see a selection of pictures taken around the zoo during school visits to us over the last few weeks.
Please let us know if you have any school pictures of your visit you would like us to add.
Proud mum Tanya pictured with her calf just hours old
STOP PRESS !!!
Congratulations to Shannon and Tanya our Brazilian tapirs on the birth of their latest calf a beautiful and healthy female born on the 2nd June 2010. The new calf, yet un-named is baby number 11 for this very successful pair, we think this must be a record for a pair of captive born tapirs! Tanya and Shannon are now both in their twenties and continue to be the perfect parents.
WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
Click here for more zoo news and an update on Walter the Red kangaroo
ANIMAL SPONSORSHIP
From just £25 per year you can sponsor any animal here at Linton Zoo.
Package includes: A plaque on the enclosure, your own certificate of sponsorship, acknowledgement on our web site and membership of the friends of Linton Zoo - including 2-3 newsletters a year with interesting information about births, hatching's, new arrivals, developments and special events.
Spend your special day here with us at the zoo.
Meet the keepers and get up close and personal with either
Package A the lemurs or Package B the reptiles
Package includes: Admission to the zoo, use of the bouncy castle, picnic lunches and goody bags.
Parties must be booked in advance.
VISIT OUR
Why not surprise your loved one with a green gift from Linton Zoo. The zoo has a number of ideas for some unusual, environmentally friendly gifts for those interested in wildlife and conservation.
Keeper Experiences for adults and children
Sponsor a favourite animal through our Species Support Scheme
Annual unlimited admission tickets are available, allowing unlimited access for 1 year, or treat someone to a fun day out at the zoo with a day pass
VISITOR PICTURES (may take a few seconds to load)
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Chris, Sarah and Elisabeth (3) McDonald meet Cosmo. "We're from New York visiting family - I cam here 10 years ago with my son and it's still a wonderful family spot. Great environmental awareness for children."
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KEEPER TALKS & ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Some of the parents, teachers and children of Gordon Infant School, Ilford, meet a Royal Python, Bearded Dragon and a Barn Owl during their visit on 22nd June 2010
Young visitors inspect some custom seizure animal skins at the Tiger Conservation Talk.
Ayesha one of our free flying Great Grey Owls, wows the crowds at one of our Animal Encounter Sessions.
Click here to view our schedule of keeper talks and activities.
Some activities will be weather permitting and subject to staff availability. We reserve the right to alter or cancel any of the advertised programme without notice, if you are planning to visit for a particular activity please phone in the morning for confirmation.
BIG CATS ARE ALWAYS A GREAT FAVOURITE. At Linton Zoo we have African lions, Amur tigers, African leopard, Snow leopards and Clouded leopards. Viewing windows in some of the enclosures make it possible to get as close as a whisker. Here children meet one of our magnificent tigers.
FUNDRAISE FOR FREE!
Shop online? Want to receive discounts, special offers and 'e-vouchers? From DVD's, jewelry and clothes to event tickets, computers and travel insurance, it's completely free and we’ll receive a free donation of up to 15% from every purchase you make.
By using Easysearch as your default search engine you can raise around £20 a year for us at no extra cost to yourselves.
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