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Farms,
Wildlife & Animal Sanctuaries In
Cornwall
There are
many interesting Animal and Wildlife sanctuaries to visit whilst
on holiday. We have provided a list of just some of them below.
The
Monkey Sanctuary is situated in
beautiful woodlands overlooking Looe Bay and for nearly 40 years
the Victorian House & Gardens have been home to a colony of
woolly monkeys. Porfell
Animal Land with it’s children’s farm is also an animal
sanctuary, home to zebras, snakes, porcupines, wallabies, lemurs,
meerkats as well as rabbits, guinea-pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys,
and many more of your favourite animals.
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Colliford
Lake, Bodmin
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Colliford
Lake Park is a farm based attraction with 8
acres of woodland, 30 acres of farm stock with sheep,
goats, red deer and other animals and 20 acres of
parkland set aside for Family Entertainments, including
a protected wetlands area.
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Gunnislake
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The Tamar
Valley Donkey Park has loads of donkeys
with lots of other animals such as guinea pigs,
chipmunks, rabbits, goats and an aviary. Children’s
play area, shop and café.
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Gweek,
Helston
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The
National Seal Sanctuary provides
a much-needed haven for Grey and Common Seals,
Californian and Patagonian Sea Lions and for a variety
of other animals, such as Otters, Ponies and Goats.
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Hayle
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Paradise
Park Wildlife Sanctuary is home to around 400
species of birds, a Parrot Jungle, a Fun Farm, miniature
railway, walled
gardens as well as Glanmor House.
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Looe
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Porfell
Animal Land
with it’s children’s farm is also an
animal sanctuary, home to zebras, snakes, porcupines,
wallabies, lemurs, meerkats as well as rabbits,
guinea-pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, and many more of
your favourite animals
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Looe
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The
Monkey Sanctuary is situated in beautiful
woodlands overlooking Looe Bay and for nearly 40 years
the Victorian House & Gardens have been home to a
colony of woolly monkeys.
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The
Tortoise Garden
Lower
Sticker, St Austell
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The
Tortoise Garden is
a sanctuary
for the rescue, care and conservation of all breeds of
Tortoises. With over 20 years experience with these most
wonderful creatures you can guarantee a most fascinating
visit.
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Mousehole
Wirld Bird Hospital & Sanctuary
Mousehole,
Penzance
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Mousehole
Wild Bird Hospital & Sanctuary
is a genuine sanctuary and hospital for
approximately 1500 birds a year needing care with the
aim of returning healed birds to the wild.
Free admission with donations kindly accepted.
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Newquay
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Blue
Reef Aquarium will
amaze you with
local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds
of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display
complete with underwater tunnel. Fresh Water Turtle
displays with alligator snapping turtles, mud turtles,
fly-river turtles and mata mata turtles.
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Newquay
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Dairyland
Farm World has
been a
favourite with families for over 30 years, Dairyland
Farmworld is a working diary farm with plenty of play
areas such as the ‘Bull Pen, a huge undercover play
area with climbing nets and ball pools. There ia a
Heritage Centre, a Tractor House & Smithy, a Milking
Parlour and a Nature Trail through the valley with
woodlands and lakes. Also, are pony and tractor rides.
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Newquay
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Newquay
Zoo is
set in lush sub-tropical gardens and is the home of
many of the world's endangered species. It has earned
a reputation as one of the best wildlife parks in
the country - and one of the most exciting days out in
the West-Country.
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Newquay
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The
Cornish Birds of Prey Centre
has over
50 birds of prey, many of which take part in regular
flying displays and participate in 'hands-on'
experiences. The Centre is set on open ground with a
gentle slope and stunning views
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The
Tamar Otter Sanctuary
North
Petherwin, Launceston
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The
Tamar Otter Sanctuary is dedicated to
breeding otters for release into the wild to save the
species from extinction. Visitors can watch the otters
at play and in their breeding dens and see orphaned cubs
in the rehabilitation centre.
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Old
MacDonalds Farm
Portcothan
Bay, Padstow
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Old
MacDonalds Farm is
the perfect place for kids to see, feed and hold
animals such as rabbits, lambs and claves. Trampolines,
pony rides, crazy golf and train rides make this the
perfect day out for the kids
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St
Columb, Newquay
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Screech
Owl Sanctuary provides
care and rehabilitation for wild sick and injured owls
within Cornwall, and where possible ensures their safe
release back to the wild when they are fully recovered,
and if permanently disabled a comfortable home shall be
provided in a suitable environment.
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St
Erth, Hayle
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Cheney
Mill Farm Park is
set in 12 acres and is a family run business, run with
families in mind. It
offers a ‘hands on’ experience - including feeding
farm animals and handling small mammals, together with a
range of other small animals and birds. Other facilities
include picnic areas, café, outdoor play area,
adventure golf course, battery bike race track and mini
mechanical diggers
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