Hamerton Zoo Park
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Overview
A wildlife breeding centre, dedicated to the practical conservation of endangered species including gibbons, marmosets, lemurs, wildcats, meerkats, sloths and many more. There is also a large and varied bird collection, with several species unique to Hamerton. Over 120 species in all. Other attractions include a children's play area, and "creature contact" sessions.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open summer, daily 10-5.30; winter, daily 10-4. Closed 25-26 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
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