Cotswold Wildlife Park crowned 'Best Zoo in the UK' for second year running

Affordability, reviews, the range of species on show and overall zoo popularity were taken into consideration to reveal the best UK zoos for families in the nationwide poll conducted by Outdoor Toys.
The Oxfordshire park Cotswold Wildlife Park achieved a score of 8.71 out of 10. 

It exhibits over 260 different species of animals, and the spectacular sights include the Rhinos grazing in front of the Park’s Gothic-listed Manor House and the boisterous Lemurs in the Madagascar exhibit.

Reggie Heyworth, Managing Director of Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, said: "To receive this ‘Best zoo in the UK’ accolade two years in a row is amazing. 

"Everybody here is delighted at the news, especially as Outdoor Toys are completely independent and their analysis includes really vital indicators such as visitor reviews and admission prices, which are incredibly important and often overlooked. 

"We have always tried to keep our admission prices low and we are proud to be regarded as offering such good value for money, when many attractions have become so expensive. We would also like to thank our visitors who have given us such generous reviews on sites like TripAdvisor, Google and other social media outlets, they really have made all the difference to us over the last few years."
In the last couple of years, the park has been named 'Best Family Attraction' at both the Muddy Stilettos Awards and Little Ankle Biters' Awards. 

It was also voted 'Best Animal Attraction' in the Red Kite Days Oxfordshire Awards in 2023. 

A park spokesperson said: "All these awards are voted for by members of the public and we can't thank our visitors enough for taking the time to vote for us.
"We'd like to thank Outdoor Toys for ranking us number one for the second consecutive year and to our loyal visitors for supporting Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens on review sites. It really means so much to all of us at the Park."

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