The little Birmingham zoo you probably never think about that costs just £4.40 for kids
There's a Monkey Jungle play area, an eco garden, a sculpture trail, a soft play space and a cafe
Sometimes when planning days out with the kids, it's easy to forget what's right on our doorstep.
We think we need to visit far-flung places and experience new things but actually there's a little zoo in Birmingham that's changing every day.
The Birmingham Conservation Wildlife Park is a place many of us visited in our childhoods but when did you last think to take the kids there?
This wildlife sanctuary, based in Cannon Hill Park in Edgbaston, is doing everything it can to protect rare and endangered species.
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It is home to animals from across the world, such as red pandas, lemurs, reptiles, meerkats, otters, birds, wallabies and a large collection of monkeys.
You'll see antelope, snakes, skinks and geckos plus a European lynx with one eye and a gorgeous ocelot.
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There's a Monkey Jungle Play Area, an Eco Garden and a Dragon's Lair. You can explore the Sculpture Trail and take part in the Wildlife Park Challenge before going for lunch in the cafe or tucking into a picnic, or relaxing in the soft play space.
Whilst prices have risen slightly in the past year, it is still a great value day out, especially as it's only three miles out of the city centre so really affordable to reach.
Tickets cost just £8.90 for adults (£11 peak time), £4.40 for children (£6.50 peak time) and £6.75 for concessions (£8.50 peak time). Under threes go free.
Family day tickets start from £20.80 for an adult and three children (£26.50 peak) and £29 for two adults and up to three children (£36.50 peak).
You can also get a family season ticket for £104 that can be used anytime. Find out more and book tickets via the Birmingham City Council website. You can also sponsor an animal and book a birthday party at the park.
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The park gets rave reviews on Tripadvisor. In March 2025, one said: "We visited the park today and found the ground to be immaculate, both the animal living accommodation and surrounding areas all pristine.
"The animals themselves were very happy and healthy, the staff were very engaging and we stopped to ask them about specific species.
"What a wonderful facility to have in the heart of Birmingham. We are very fortunate as there is nothing similar to this close by. Great value for families."
Another five star rating reviewer posted: "I’ve rated this so highly as it was perfect for what we needed.
"A long drive which we wanted broken up by a couple hours, and the price (in today’s value) was great!
"The park itself is small but not so tiny it only takes too short a time. A good collection of animals and very clean and inviting. A really nice experience."
A third added: "Fantastic place, a real hidden gem at an amazingly low entrance price! Animals enclosures of a high standard, well maintained grounds and friendly staff. A good range of exhibits with some unusual creatures."
How to get to Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park from Birmingham city centre
It only takes around 10 minutes, traffic permitting, to drive from Birmingham city centre to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park via the A38.
The address is Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7RL and there is a car park.
You can catch the number 45 bus from High Street Birmingham (towards Longbridge), which will drop you off right outside the Nature Centre.