Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park
About
Opened in 2008, Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park is an award-winning, family-run attraction featuring a diverse mix of animals, nature, exotic birds, and beautifully maintained gardens. Since obtaining a zoo licence in 2017, the collection has expanded to include even more exotic species, with new additions every year.
Visitors can enjoy daily meerkat feeding times, engaging keeper talks, and seasonal animal encounters.
Meet the Animals
The park is home to a wide range of friendly animals in spacious enclosures, from Alpacas to Zebu. The mischievous meerkat mob is among the first animals visitors encounter, with their antics viewable even on rainy days from a covered, heated house.
The reptile house features fascinating species such as a prehistoric Uromastyx lizard and Coral, the albino Corn Snake. On warm days, visitors may also see Josie, the 65-year-old tortoise, roaming alongside rabbits and guinea pigs.
Other highlights include:
- Playful Tanuki (Raccoon Dogs)
- The park’s resident Asian Leopard Cat, Jango
- Rare-breed Ouessant Sheep, the world’s smallest breed
- Australian Wallabies and Patagonian Mara
- Miniature Shetland Ponies – Merry & Pippin
- Lemurs, known for their loud calls
- Coati, frequently seen climbing above visitors
Exotic Birds & Aviaries
The entrance to the zoo is marked by a lively collection of turkeys, geese, ducks, and chickens. The aviaries house a variety of exotic birds, from tiny finches to majestic rheas. The parrots and macaws, including George the Umbrella Cockatoo, are known for their mimicry and entertaining interactions.
Visitors can also explore the Formal Gardens, where landscaped aviaries showcase smaller exotic birds, and hidden within the gardens, discover the Barn Owl in the Secret Garden.
The Gardens
Formal Gardens
Arranged around a central fish pond, the gardens feature distinct themed areas, including a Rose Garden, a Tropical Garden, and a Japanese-inspired Garden with bamboo, acers, and ferns.
Secret Garden
A shaded retreat with pine trees and ferns, this area offers a peaceful escape. A small ramp leads visitors to a deck overlooking the Wildlife Pond and animal paddocks.
Sensory Garden
This interactive space features a spiral path encouraging visitors to engage with different textures, scents, and sounds. Informative interpretation boards enhance the experience.
Facilities & Amenities
Café
The on-site café offers a selection of snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, and ice creams. Outdoor seating on the terrace provides scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Gift Shop
The gift shop features a range of themed souvenirs, from toys to handcrafted ornaments, providing visitors with a perfect keepsake from their visit.
Play Park
Children can explore an exciting play area with climbing towers, slides, tunnels, and balance trails.
Dog-Friendly Park
Dogs are welcome throughout the park, except in the children’s play area. Free waste bags are available, and fresh drinking water is provided outside the toilets.
Picnic Areas
Picnic tables are scattered across the park, including shaded garden spots and group seating areas near the play park and wildlife pond.
Parking & Accessibility
Free parking is available, with designated spaces for disabled visitors and minibuses near the entrance. The park is fully accessible, with additional facilities for visitors with mobility needs.
Plan a Visit
Visitors are encouraged to check opening times and admission prices before arriving.
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