Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is a small zoo in Cannon Hill Park that houses small mammals from marmosets to squirrel monkeys to otters and others. This family-friendly zoo has been described as a gem of Birmingham. Some of the species on display here are endangered in the wild, and the zoo has a mission to preserve and conserve such species.

Over the years, the park has been involved in many scientific, breeding and conservation efforts. Among these include breeding programmes involving the park's red pandas, which have been loaned to other programs to help preserve the species.

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Highlights of the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

The animals are without a doubt the highlight of the conservation park, which focuses on its collection of small mammals. These include lynxes, lemurs, giant rats, marmosets and ocelots, among others. In addition, the conservation park contains collections of birds of prey such as various breeds of owl, crane and ibis.

The park also includes a collection of reptiles, including the Jamaican boa and the Komodo dragon. Finally, collections of heritage farm animals and insects are on display. Guests who visit the zoo at specific times may get to see the animals during feeding, so call the zoo for details if you're interested in this.

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What to know about the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

The family-friendly park features a cafe that sells light food, drinks and ice creams. A soft play area is also onsite to allow the kids some space to bounce and play. There are seating areas where you can eat lunch, or you can take a 5-minute walk into the picnic areas at Cannon Park.

A car park is available as part of Cannon Hill. At the onsite gift shop, you can pick up souvenirs like magnets, soft toys and knick-knacks. The zoo is not free, but the charge is nominal, and children receive a discount.

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Location: Pershore Rd, Birmingham B5 7RL, UK

Phone: +44 (0)1214 648728

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