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Visit essentials
Right now
Closed
Price
Medium
Allow
Half day up to a full day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
The zoo gives families the chance to see a wide range of animals, with outdoor paths and indoor options including Bear Falls Softplay. It makes a substantial animal-focused day out near Felton.
Summer openingMain visitor access · 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026
- monday
- 10:00–16:30
- tuesday
- 10:00–16:30
- wednesday
- 10:00–16:30
- thursday
- 10:00–16:30
- friday
- 10:00–16:30
- saturday
- 10:00–16:30
- sunday
- 10:00–16:30
Last entry: 15:30
Bear Falls Cafe and Bear Falls Softplay close at 16:00. The winter schedule was not recorded here.
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
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Location
Eshottheugh Farm, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9QHKeep exploring
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