Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Animal parks, farms and wildlife centres in Hampshire
15 animal parks, farms and wildlife centres in Hampshire that suit families, each checked against official sources. Of these, 1 is free to enter, 11 have indoor space and 12 are marked as suiting toddlers.
Some animal experiences, tours and feeding sessions have to be booked in advance, so check the listing and the venue's website before you set off.
Free to enter
Free entry. Parking, food and activities inside can cost extra, so check each listing.
Hockey's Farm
A family-run farm in the north of the New Forest that has raised rare-breed British Lop pigs since 1973, with a farm shop, butcher's counter and licensed farmyard cafe. Families can meet the resident pigs, donkeys and alpacas, and it makes a handy stop for walkers and cyclists.
Paid entry
Each card shows the price band; the listing has the details.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Butser Ancient Farm
A working farm on the South Downs with historic buildings, open fires and livestock, run as a living museum of ancient farming. Visitors can look around, buy snacks and bring a picnic.
Photo: Lewis Hulbert, CC BY-SA 4.0Hawk Conservancy Trust
A bird of prey conservation centre and wildlife park near Andover, where the Trust's rehabilitation and research work is at the centre of the visit. Visitors can see the birds, the park and the restaurant on a day out.
Longdown Activity Farm
A family-run working farm on the edge of the New Forest where a daily timetable of hands-on activities includes bottle-feeding kid goats and calves, duck feeding and sessions in the Animal Encounter Barn. Donkeys, horses, alpacas, Kunekune pigs and cows live on the farm, with indoor and outdoor play areas alongside.
Photo: J W Parker, CC BY-SA 2.0New Forest Wildlife Park
A wildlife park in New Forest woodland near Ashurst with nearly 200 animals from 29 species, run with a strong focus on conservation. Residents include otters, lynx, a wolverine and wolves, which returned to the park in summer 2026, and visitors can walk among the wallabies.
Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0Portsmouth Natural History Museum
A natural history museum in Southsea with a butterfly house and displays of wildlife and natural history. It is popular, so queues can form at busy times.
Photo: Rob Young from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0Manor Farm Country Park
Manor Farm is a family farm inside River Hamble Country Park, with farm animals to meet and daily activities in all weathers. Visitors can walk in without booking, and once inside they can stay all day.
Photo: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0Marwell Zoo
A wildlife park near Colden Common, eight miles from Winchester, with animals from around the world. It is open all year except on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Miller's Ark Animals
A working farm near Hook with pigs, goats, donkeys, lambs and sheep, where visitors can meet animals during a pre-booked visit. The Old Dairy tea barn serves food and cake on open days.
Paultons Park
A family-run theme park opened in 1983, with more than 70 rides and attractions in 140 acres of parkland on the edge of the New Forest, aimed at families with children under 14. It is home to Peppa Pig World, with nine rides for children aged 1 to 6, alongside other themed lands such as Valgard, Tornado Springs and Lost Kingdom, plus an animal collection.
Check the listing for prices
Prices vary by activity or are set by the venue, so we do not guess.
Photo: Birdworld, CC BY-SA 4.0Birdworld
A bird park with a Play Barn, a play area and a cafe, two miles south of Farnham on the Hampshire and Surrey border. Treetop adventures are also on site.
Photo: Paul Gillett, CC BY-SA 2.0Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
An aquarium on the Southsea seafront with marine and freshwater animals in its exhibits and a programme of talks through the day.
Finkley Down Farm
A farm park on the edge of Andover with animals to feed and handle, an indoor play barn and outdoor play areas. It is open all year round.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0Staunton Country Park and Farm
A farm in the middle of Havant with pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, llamas and alpacas, plus gardens to explore. No advance booking is needed.
Photo: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0Wellington Country Park
A park of more than 350 acres of woodland, lakes and adventure on the Hampshire and Berkshire border, near Riseley. Families can visit the animal farm and the miniature train, with nature trails and play areas.
Questions people ask
Which animal parks, farms and wildlife centres in Hampshire are free to enter?
Our listings show free entry at Hockey's Farm. Check each listing for anything charged on top, such as parking, food or activities.
Which of these suit toddlers?
Our listings mark Butser Ancient Farm, Longdown Activity Farm, New Forest Wildlife Park, Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Birdworld, Finkley Down Farm, Manor Farm Country Park and Marwell Zoo and 4 more as suiting toddlers and young children.
Which of these have indoor space?
Our listings show indoor space at Butser Ancient Farm, Hawk Conservancy Trust, Longdown Activity Farm, Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Birdworld, Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, Finkley Down Farm and Hockey's Farm and 3 more. The others are listed as outdoor visits, so dress for the weather.