Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

A fantastic day out in the Cotswolds for all the family awaits at the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - dogs are welcome too!

Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970.

Stroll around Cotswold Wilidlife Park & Gardens and enjoy uninterrupted views of the animals, so it feels as though you are in a wild setting. There are animals galore that you can get up close to. Watch Rhinos graze on the lawns in front of the Gothic Manor House.

Walk up the Giraffe walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures or explore the Walled Garden’s Tropical House with free roaming sloth, birds and bats. Watch the Penguin’s being fed and then get up close with the Lemurs in their free-roaming Madagascar Exhibit. Why not take a ride on ‘Bella the Train’ around the Park, or explore the extensive adventure playground.

Daily activities at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

As well as plenty of seasonal events, Cotswold Wildlife Park also has a range of activities that run daily throughout the year.:

• Penguin feeding at 11am & 3pm
• Lemur feeding talk at 12 noon.
• Children's Farmyard
• Hot food and drink menu being served from the restaurant and kiosks. Cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are also available. You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy at the Park.
• The Adventure Playground ‘Skymaze’
• Narrow gauge railway open April - October.

IMPORTANT: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times and use of playground equipment is at your own risk.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - Opening times 2026

Cotswold Wildlife Park is open every day EXCEPT Christmas Day (from 7 Feb).

Summer hours (BST): 10am - 6pm (last admission 4pm)
(British Summer Time)

Winter hours (GMT): 10am - 4pm (last admission 3pm)
(During the last three weeks of January and the first two weeks of February, Cotswold Wildlife Park will open for weekends only. This is to allow for essential maintenance to be carried out. Please check the website for opening times).

The Madagascar exhibit closes at 3.00 pm in winter and 3.30 pm in summer, this is to ensure the inhabitants of this enclosure have plenty of time to settle for the evening.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens is pushchair and wheelchair friendly.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - Admission charges 2026

• Adults: £19
• Children (aged 3-16 inclusive): £13.50
  Infant (under 3): FREE
• Over 65's: £13.50

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• Adults: £17.50
• Children (aged 3-16 inclusive): £12.50
  Infant (under 3): FREE
• Over 65's: £12.50 

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Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - Group visits

From gardening groups to U3As or a large family or group of friends, the Park has lots of space to relax and closer to wildlife.
Groups must consist of 20 or more paying guests and should be booked in advance. To book, please call 01993 823006 or fill in the group booking form. Please allow 3 days for bookings to be processed. Free coach parking on hard standing, which is accessible at all times.

• Adults: £14
• Children (aged 3-16 inclusive): £10
• Over 65's: £10

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Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - Dogs policy

Dogs may be brought into the Park provided that they are kept on a lead and under adult control at all times. Dogs may not be taken indoors or into the Bat House, Reptile House, Children’s Farmyard and any areas with free roaming animals, including “Madagascar” the lemur exhibit, Flamingo Lake and the Wolf Walkway area. Please clean up after your dog and ask at the Pay Desk for a poop bag.

Dogs must not be left unattended anywhere in the Park.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - Disabled access

The park and gardens are 99% accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs. The only place wheelchairs cannot access is the first floor of the Bat House, but there is a viewing platform at ground level too.  The bridge over Flamingo Lake isn’t wheelchair friendly, but there is another entrance next to the Bridge. Disabled facilities are available in all toilet blocks.

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