Get To Know Animals

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Book Get To Know Animals tickets for one of the best mini zoos in Essex

A mini zoo based in Epping in the heart of Essex, Get To Know Animals help people discover the beauty and wonder of some of the most incredible animals on Earth, through sharing their deep love and respect for all creatures great and small!

There's so many things to do at Get To Know Animals

When you visit Get To Know Animals in Essex, you're guaranteed to have a great day out getting up-close and learning everything there is to know about the weird and wonderful animals at the park. 

  • See some of the most incredible animals up-close
  • Make unforgettable memories on this great family day out
  • Get to know the animals like your own family 
  • Meet knowledgeable and experienced rangers that are there to answer any and all questions!
  • Discover how the animals are cared for, and why Animal Welfare is GTKA's top priority

What animals can you see at Get To Know Animals in Essex?

Reptiles and Amphibians:

  • American Alligators, Argentine Blue Tegu, Bearded Dragon, Ball Pythons
  • Blue Tongue Skink, Boa Constrictors, Burmese Python, Chinese Water Dragon, Corn Snake
  • Crested Gecko, Giant Madagascan Day Gecko, Green Tree Python, Horsfield Tortoise
  • Iguana, Leach's Giant Gecko, Leopard Gecko, Leopard Tortoise, Panther Chameleon
  • Red Tegu, Red-footed Tortoise, Rhinoceros Iguana, Rough-neck Monitor Lizard, Yemen Chameleon

Furries and Mammals:

  • 9-banded Armadillo, African Pygmy Hedgehog, Binturong, Chinchilla, Degu
  • Rabbits, Fancy Mice, Fancy Rats, Fat Tail Gerbils, Ferrets, Gambian Pouch Rats
  • Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Lesser Egyptian Jerboa, Lesser Tenrec, Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat
  • Short-tailed Opossum, Skunk, Squirrel Monkey, Sugar Glider

Birds:

  • Blue and Gold Macaw, Budgerigar, Call Duck, Catalina Macaw, Cockatiel, Ducks
  • Ducorp's Cockatoo, Fancy Pigeon, Congo African Grey Parrot, Galah, Green Cheek Conure
  • Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Jenday Conure, Lord Derby's Parakeet, Love Bird, Mosaic Canary
  • Patagonian Conure, Peach-faced Love Birds, Pineapple Conure, Polish Chicken, Rainbow Lorikeet
  • Red-lord Amazon Parrot, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Hooded Parakeet, Timneh Parrots

Aquatics and Amphibians:

  • Cardinal Tetra, Diamond Back Stingray, Fire Eel, Silver Dollar, Tin Foil Barbs, African Bullfrog
  • African-clawed Frog, Blue Poison Dart Frog, Cane Toad, Chubby Frog
  • Mission Golden-eyed Tree Frog, Colorado River Toad, White Tree Frog

Insects:

  • Brazilian Black Tarantula, Curly Hair Tarantula, Giant African Landsnails, Giant Millipede
  • Hissing Cockroach, Mexican Red Knee Tarantula, Sun Beetle

Book Get To Know Animals tickets today for some of the best animal experiences in Essex!

Epping Road,
Essex CM16 5HW
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How to find us

Address: Get to Know Animals, Forest Lodge Commercial Complex, Epping Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HW

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  • Toilets
  • Parking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible

Yes, the mini zoo in Epping, Essex is wheelchair accessible, but some ground may be uneven. 

The duration of guests' visits is dependent on the guests. You can come and explore for 40 minutes or 4 hours - spend as little or as long as you like discovering the animals!

The opening times for Get to Know Animals are as follows:

  • Monday - Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm
  • Last entry is at 4pm. 
  • The site is also open on Thursdays during summer holidays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

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