Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, formerly known as Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo in Shropshire.

TripAdvisors 2nd Best Zoo in the UK for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Celebrating their 30th birthday in 2021, Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom took the huge step of relaunching as Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World. With over 100 species of animals, 30 animatronic dinosaurs and activities taking place all day Hoo Zoo really is a fun day out whatever the age. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World launched back in 1991 as Hoo Farm Cou

ntry Park and over the past 30 years has become one of the midlands premier attractions - even winning National Farm Park of the year along the way. In 2004 the farm became a licensed zoo and hasn’t looked back. Now the zoo is home to not just sheep, cows, pigs and horses but other zoo favourites such as Meerkats, Lemurs, Servals, Caracal and even Wolves. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is extremely passionate about conservation with a strong message throughout the zoo of conservation through education. This is put across through the fun informative meet and greets that take place but also the renowned animal experiences (advanced booking essential). Whilst being great fun, the new dinosaurs are an important part of this message with it being more important than ever that steps are made to stop us going the way of the…..well dinosaurs! It's strongly recommended that customers prebook their tickets at www.hoo-zoo.com due to limited capacities.

🎅🎄 Calling all schools! 🎄🎅Bring your class to Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World this December for a truly magical Father Christma...
06/09/2025

🎅🎄 Calling all schools! 🎄🎅

Bring your class to Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World this December for a truly magical Father Christmas Experience.

Here’s what your pupils will enjoy:
• Help the elves with a fun festive craft activity
• Journey through our Winter Wonderland to meet Father Christmas
• Every child receives a small gift to take home
• Join Mrs Claus for a storytime or singalong
• PLUS full-day admission to all of our animals and dinosaurs

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the festive season with your pupils, combining Christmas magic with an unforgettable educational day out.

📅 Limited availability on select dates — advanced booking is essential.
👉 Contact us today to secure your school trip!

Is this the real life?Is this just fantasy?Caught in a tree-top,No escape from gravity.Open your eyes,Look up at the ski...
05/09/2025

Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a tree-top,
No escape from gravity.
Open your eyes,
Look up at the skies and see,
I’m just a small bear, I need no sympathy,
Because I’m easy come, easy go,
Little high, little low,
Any way the wind blows popcorn notes are wafting to me.
🎶🤣🎶
I see a little silhouetto of a man,
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Binturong fandago?
🎶🎶🎶
We will leave you to sing the rest 😉..
📸🤩 Melanie (Superstar Keeper)

👀 When you accidentally open your front camera…Morse, our llama, has absolutely perfected the “did you really just say t...
05/09/2025

👀 When you accidentally open your front camera…

Morse, our llama, has absolutely perfected the “did you really just say that?” face.
Come and see if you can get a selfie with this level of sass at Hoo Zoo! 🦙📸

🔍 Things You May Not Know Are at Hoo Zoo #2 – Ornithomimus Prop from Prehistoric Park 🦖🎥Did you know we’ve got a piece o...
05/09/2025

🔍 Things You May Not Know Are at Hoo Zoo

#2 – Ornithomimus Prop from Prehistoric Park 🦖🎥
Did you know we’ve got a piece of TV history hiding among our dinosaurs? Our Ornithomimus is an actual prop from the hit ITV series Prehistoric Park, which starred Nigel Marven back in 2006!

It’s one of the unique prehistoric residents you can see up close here at Hoo Zoo – and a brilliant bit of dino nostalgia for anyone who remembers the show. 🙌

Who spotted this on their last visit? 👀

Stay tuned for #3 in our twice-weekly series of hidden gems soon!

🎉 Reminder: Cinnamon’s Birthday Party – Saturday 13th! 🎂Join us at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World this Saturday 13th September...
05/09/2025

🎉 Reminder: Cinnamon’s Birthday Party – Saturday 13th! 🎂

Join us at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World this Saturday 13th September to celebrate our favourite capybara, Cinnamon! Expect capy-cute fun, party vibes, and plenty of photo moments 🥳📸

Don’t miss it — pop it in your diary and we’ll see you there!
🎟️ Book ahead to guarantee entry.

✨ In Case You Missed It… 🎬💛Cinnamon’s Big Animation has premiered, and if you didn’t catch it live, don’t worry – you ca...
04/09/2025

✨ In Case You Missed It… 🎬💛

Cinnamon’s Big Animation has premiered, and if you didn’t catch it live, don’t worry – you can watch it now on our YouTube channel! Join Cinnamon on her incredible adventure and see the magic brought to life by Tracey J. Morgan and Hercule Van Wolfwinkle along with 7video.

📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/DvoHCzXe7iQ

Don’t miss out – it’s fun for the whole family! 🌟

🎅✨ Reminder: SEN-sational Santa & Mrs Claus tickets are on sale now!Calmer, smaller sessions designed for children with ...
04/09/2025

🎅✨ Reminder: SEN-sational Santa & Mrs Claus tickets are on sale now!

Calmer, smaller sessions designed for children with additional needs:
• SEN-trained Santa at your child’s pace
• Makaton-trained Elf support throughout
• Reduced sensory effects and fewer families
• Relaxed storytime with Mrs Claus
• Quiet space available + visual social story to download
• Full-day zoo admission included (10am–6pm)

Sessions are on select dates and sell quickly — book now to secure your spot.

🌋🦖 Dinosaur Spotlight: Carnotaurus 🦖🌋Meet the Carnotaurus – one of the strangest and most fascinating predators of the C...
04/09/2025

🌋🦖 Dinosaur Spotlight: Carnotaurus 🦖🌋

Meet the Carnotaurus – one of the strangest and most fascinating predators of the Cretaceous!

🔹 Name meaning: “Meat-eating bull” (thanks to those horn-like crests above its eyes 🐂).
🔹 Size: Around 8–9 metres long, but surprisingly lightweight for a large carnivore.
🔹 Speedy hunter: Built for running, Carnotaurus may have been one of the fastest big theropods.
🔹 Tiny arms: Even smaller than T. rex! Scientists still aren’t quite sure what they were for (certainly not cuddles).
🔹 Star status: Carnotaurus made its big-screen debut in Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom and is now a fan-favourite dino villain.

You can see our very own Carnotaurus right here at Hoo Zoo — but be quick, they’re known for their sudden bursts of speed! ⚡

🦜✨ Exciting news from Hoo Zoo! ✨🦜Our Galah and several of our other parrots have just spread their wings in a brand-new ...
04/09/2025

🦜✨ Exciting news from Hoo Zoo! ✨🦜

Our Galah and several of our other parrots have just spread their wings in a brand-new dome aviary! 🌿 The new space has been designed to give them more room to fly, play, and show off their colourful personalities.

Come along and be one of the first to see them enjoying their new home — you’ll hear the chatter before you see them! 👀🎶

📍 Open now at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

🎉 In case you missed it… 🎉We’re throwing a party for our most famous resident — Cinnamon the Capybara — on Saturday 13th...
03/09/2025

🎉 In case you missed it… 🎉

We’re throwing a party for our most famous resident — Cinnamon the Capybara — on Saturday 13th September! 🦫🎂

Visitors can enjoy a slice of free birthday cake (while it lasts!) and learn more about Cinnamon’s incredible story that made her a global star.

Don’t miss out on the celebrations — Cinnamon can’t wait to see you!

🦖 Uh oh… looks like our Carnotaurus has slipped the leash again! 👀Don’t panic — our dino keepers mostly have it under co...
03/09/2025

🦖 Uh oh… looks like our Carnotaurus has slipped the leash again! 👀

Don’t panic — our dino keepers mostly have it under control… but you might want to keep your running shoes handy! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

Join us every weekend and school holiday at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World to see what happens when dinosaurs come to life.

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