Description
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park is an award-winning family attraction offering some of the best things to do with kids in Filey. Set across five acres of well-maintained Yorkshire countryside, this compact zoo houses over 75 species of exotic and domestic animals, birds, and reptiles.
Price starts from £10.00 for Adults(17 years and over), £8.50 for Children(2-16 years & under 2s free) and £33.50 for Family(1 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this venue combines hands-on animal feeding with peaceful nature walks. Children can explore energetic play zones while adults enjoy relaxed strolls through formal secret gardens and vibrant aviaries.
Beyond the Main Attraction
- On-Site Café: A cozy self-service refreshment hub offering hot meals, snacks, and lunch options for families.
- Outdoor Picnic Areas: Designated lawn spaces equipped with benches where visitors can enjoy packed lunches in the open air.
- Gift Shop: Located near the main entrance, stocked with pocket-money toys, souvenirs, and wildlife gifts.
- Surrounding Coastline: Close proximity to the traditional seaside resort town of Filey and its sweeping sandy beaches.
What Visitors Love:
- The perfect size for younger children—spacious enough to feel like a real zoo, but small enough that toddlers do not get overtired.
- Friendly, approachable animals that eagerly approach fences for feeding.
- Clean enclosures, lovely gardens, and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere.
What Visitors Don't Like:
- Limited indoor shelter during heavy downpours since most exhibits and seating areas are outdoors.
- Peak summer periods can result in busier queues at the main entrance and café counter.
Detailed Inventory of Park Attractions & Events
- Alpaca Enclosure: Spacious paddock home to gentle alpacas that welcome close-up views and feeding.
- Zebu Habitats: Small, distinctive cattle species housed in the central farm animal zone.
- Parrot Walkthrough: Specially designed aviaries letting visitors hear and observe talking birds up close.
- Wildlife Pond: A tranquil water habitat home to ducks, geese, and local aquatic pond critters.
- Secret Garden: A secluded, peaceful horticultural section filled with aromatic plants and shaded benches.
- Sensory Garden: A tactile plant area created to encourage children to explore textures and scents.
- Outdoor Children’s Playground: Fitted with climbing frames, vertical rails, and drop-down bars.
- The Bird Feeding Station: Interactive feeding platform where visitors can view smaller garden birds feeding in flocks.
New for 2026
- Weekday Childminder Passes: Special discounted season passes tailored specifically for Ofsted-registered childminders and nurseries for weekday visits.
- Expanded Animal Diet Stations: Updated visitor feeding protocols allowing a complimentary bag of animal food suitable for larger animals per ticket holder (subject to availability).
- Enhanced Horticultural Trails: Newly refreshed pathways winding through the secret and sensory gardens for the 2026 season.
- Updated Seasonal Activity Calendars: Expanded family-friendly holiday trails running throughout the spring and summer school breaks.
17.75 miles
