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a Animal Park or Zoo in the town of Twycross, in the county of Leicestershire

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About Twycross Zoo

This amazing zoo occupies around 50 acres, it contains many endangered species including a fascinating, world famous primate collection.

Unlike the zoos of yester-year, today's zoos concentrate heavily on conservation and this is true of Twycross which was initially established in a very modest way by Mollie Badham in 1963. Since this time it has grown to become one of the foremost zoos in the United Kingdom attracting thousands of visitors each year.

The zoo houses in excess of 1,000 species, this includes man's closest relative - the Bonobo as well as birds, penguins, sea-lions, together with exciting large animals which range from tigers to the gentle giraffe. A daily feeding programme enables children to part-take in the feeding of sea-lions and penguins.

There is a pleasant children's play area, picnic spots, two excellent restaurants, two shops for souvenirs and informative data, and a whole host of experiences to help make this a rewarding visit.

The zoo is set in spacious countryside close to the small village of Twycross which lies between Atherstone and Measham. It is also close to Ashby Canal and the Battlefield Steam Line which runs from Shackerstone to Market Bosworth.
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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)
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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)
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Nearby travel help

M42 Junction 11	(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N)
Polesworth Station	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW)
Atherstone Station	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S)
M42 Junction 10	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SW)
East Midlands Airport	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE)
Birmingham International Airport	(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SW)
Twycross Zoo to London	(99.1 miles, 159.5 km, direction SE)

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Ramada Birmingham East -A42	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)
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Drayton Court Hotel	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction W)
Hermitage Park Hotel	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE)
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