Two Oxfordshire zoos rank among Britain's ten best-rated

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of the World ranked second and ninth among UK zoos by visitor ratings.

Two Oxfordshire attractions were named among the UK's ten best-rated zoos and wildlife parks based on visitor ratings. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens in Burford ranked second nationally with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 from 17,629 reviews, narrowly behind Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire. A visitor described it as a 'well-planned out park with fabulous views of the animals'. Crocodiles of the World in Brize Norton secured ninth place with a rating of 4.66 from 6,049 reviews.

Travel specialists Ski Famille conducted the analysis by examining Google reviews of 39 UK zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks, each with a minimum of 5,000 reviews, and ranked them by average star rating. A parent praised Crocodiles of the World, stating that their daughter 'took part in the junior croc keeper experience and loved every minute'.

Alex Dyer, Managing Director at Ski Famille, advised visitors to check zoo websites for closed enclosures, book online if cheaper, and arrive early to maximise their visit. Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire recorded the lowest average rating at 4.17.

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• Two Oxfordshire attractions named among Britain's best zoosTwo Oxfordshire attractions were named among the UK's ten best-rated zoos and wildlife parks.Oxford Mail · 26 Oct, 05:00
• Two Oxfordshire attractions named among Britain's best zoosTwo Oxfordshire attractions were named among the UK's ten best-rated zoos and wildlife parks.Oxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens · Burford · Crocodiles of the World · Brize Norton · Folly Farm · Pembrokeshire · Ski Famille · Twycross Zoo

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