“Animals aren’t wild, they’re just free.” Everytime I read this quote, I go back to reminiscing my experience at the Woburn Safari Park on the outskirts of London.
The Woburn Safari Park is located on Bedfordshire Parkland and is 300 acres huge. You can start with a road safari, then walk around and enjoy a ton of leisure activities. You start off at the entrance with a map which shows you which animals are located where. It’s a huge jungle with pathways for the car to move around. You can spot Zebras, Horses, Bisons, Tigers, Lions, Bears, Giraffes, Elephants, Deer, Rhinos, Antelopes, Wolves, Bongos, Macaques, Monkeys and so many more!
Once you’re done with the car safari, you can set out on foot and interact with some of the friendly and some playful four legged buddies. The mongoose, meerkats, lemurs and porcupines will make you feel like a part of the Madagascar movie. We were right in time for their meal time so we could actually watch them being fed and running around playfully.
There is a Sea Lion Cove which is the indoor demonstration pool and is home to Californian Sea Lions. You can check the events schedule and catch a 3d movie about the sea lions. You can even catch an owl show called the Birds of Prey demonstration as per the timetable. And if you like bird watching (literally), you could take a walk into the Rainbow Landing, buy your pot of nectar, keep your camera ready and wait for the birds to land on you for their food. The lories and lorikeets – brightly feathered parrots will be hovering over and on you for the nectar.
My absolute favourite section of the foot safari was strolling through the Australian Walkabout. The Australian Walkabout is home to Greater Rhea and Red Necked Wallabies which belong to the kangaroo family. Imagine walking around with these lovelies hopping around you.
There is a lot more to do here, you can enjoy the shows, dine at the cafe or just spend time walking around the lush park. The key is to start early so you have enough time to spend here.
Venue: Woburn Safari Park
Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
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Getting to Woburn Safari Park: Woburn Safari Park is approximately one hour’s drive from London, Oxford, Cambridge and Birmingham and is only accessible by car.
Below are the postcodes directing you to your closest entrance:
From J13 of the M1 – Follow signs to Woburn Safari Park. Use the postcode MK17 9QN, for the entrance gate on High Street in Ridgmont.
From the A5 – Follow signs to Woburn village, Woburn Safari Park is signposted. Use the postcode MK43 0XB for your sat nav, for directions to the entrance gate on Turnpike Road, Husborne Crawley. (source: official website)
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I left as if I have walked into a real life version of The Lion King or may be Madagascar. Look such a fun place to be. I will surly add this to my bucket list.
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Absolutely! It does feel like that. It definitely is a must visit when you’re in London!
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Those Kangaroos are too cute. Really, there is such a vast variety of wildlife right in the lap of nature. This is so much my kind of way of being with nature. And your description on this place makes me wanna plan for it this summer. 🙂
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The kangaroos really took my heart! You should definitely plan a trip here 🙂
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That’s so cool! I wouldn’t have guessed that this is near London!
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Yes, usually people visit London just to enjoy the city life. But I think this is a must visit 🙂
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What an incredible collection of wildlife! A great way to learn more about our environment.
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Totally 🙂
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I haven’t been to a zoo for ages and this post made me feel like I should be making a trip there soon. Since I am in London now , will definitely come here. Only have to get a car here now.
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Perfect! Do let me know about your experience at the place 🙂
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Never been to this safari park before but it looks great. Fab photos too. I’m surprised they have monkeys there as the ones at West Midlands safari park used to cause havoc!
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The monkeys here were quite notorious too. Jumping on and off car tops. But we didn’t mind it 🙂
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This park looks amazing! I love animals so much, being surrounded by them is like a paradise for me! I would really love to visit this lovely place! 💗
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You must 🙂 It’s an amazing experience.
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We live in London and I had no idea this place existed! Looks like a really fun day out. Will have to pay a visit soon 🙂
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You must! Let me know about your experience once you do. 🙂
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I really didn’t know this place is so close to London. Looks like a great place to enjoy wildlife. Thanks for the suggestion.
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You’re welcome. Do let me know about your experience once you visit. 🙂
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How fun! I didn’t know there was such a place close to London! I really need to go and check it out!
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You definitely should check it out! It’s a great experience. 🙂
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I love that they let the animals roam freely!
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Yeah, I think that was my favourite part about the place.
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Wow. I had no idea London had a safari park like this! How cool. I haven’t bern to one of thesesin e I was a kid but I used to love them.
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Yeah, since it’s on the outskirts, I don’t think many people are aware. Do check it out 🙂
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Loved this post.Will definitely visit this place someday.Especially coz of the beautiful wildlife photography that you have taken .Makes me want to go see the place and get some lovely pics too.Thanks for sharing.I’l pin your post for using it later.
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Thank you so much! Do let me know your experience too, once you visit.
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Had no clue that such a beautiful nature reserve was located this close to London. Also really liked how it is not a typical zoo, but people genuinely care about the animals residing inside. Lovely post 🙂
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Absolutely. They were taking care of the animals very well.
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Our family enjoys visiting zoos. The Woburn Safari Park looks like a great one to visit. The sea lion shows sound interesting, as does the show about the birds of prey. I’m with you about the Australian walkabout. I would love spending time with the wallabies.
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You should definitely make a visit. It’s a real delight!
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