Your New Forest
for the
Children
The New Forest Wildlife Park
The New Forest Wildlife Park covers twenty-five scenic acres of ancient woodland. Aimed at children, this small scale park features otters, owls, foxes and deer, all in natural surroundings. Deerleap Lane, Longdown, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 4UH. 02380 292408
Go Ape, Moors Valley
Go Ape, Moors Valley Country Park Check height restrictions. Go Ape would be described as a 'tree-top adventure' tree-top high wires, tricky crossings (using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire) Discover your inner Tarzan. Ashley Heath Near Ringwood. 0845 643 9215. Booking essential, phone or on line.
Longdown Activity Farm
a daily schedule of events, bottle feed the goats and calves, feed the ducks, meet the pigs and cuddle the baby rabbits. Lots more friendly animals including Billy the Shire horse. Deerleap Lane, Longdown Ashurst. SO40 7EH 02380 292837
Marwell Zoological Park
Within an easy drive of the New Forest, an opportunity to get close to the wonders of the natural world - and play a big part in helping to save them. From mummy Giraffes, laughing kookaburra to ring-tailed coatis, the 140-acre park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings.