WILDWOOD TRUST Review

Love it there the children all injoyed it. Will be going back again soon

Very polite friendly staff, animal enclosures are very well built and maintained. Great price too.

The wildlife is well looked after by great staff and volunteers. We have been going for years and it's getting better and better. There's a new bit to the play area which has just given the ok to use when the safety advise has been implemented. Our granddaughter loves the big slide.

Very very busy. Love the huge enclosed. Most of the animals seemed very comfortable in their surroundings.

Overpriced for what was on offer I know were in a pandemic but too much money for at tops an hour in there kids were bored also will not be going again

I went to the wild wood with my family on Saturday. I was only interested in seeing the bears and was not disappointed. The bears were amazing to watch and my kids loved the play area!! otter feeding time was fun too. well done wild wood . will go back soon

Visited Wildwood yesterday with my family of 6 on a wimb and was truly disappointed. There were so many enclosures not being used or were being repaired so therefore not in use. See very few animals at all and the health and safety in that place was just seriously awful! The only reason they still are in business is because they are ripping off people! Definitely will never be visiting this conservation park again, my son was truly gutted and disappointed when we left...what a waste of time and money!

Nice play your visit for a day out the kids loved the wide range of animals to see. The play park has a wide selection of apprators to play on.

Very nice place to visit with lots of animals to look at the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Every time we go here there are either empty cages as being repaired or no animals to see . Went last week no bison, no beavers, no bears to see

As soon as we got here we struggled to find parking. I understand things can get busy but the parking was too small for the amount of people who visit. When we got in we were disappointed to find almost half the animals not in they enclosures. The cafe service had nothing at all bad with it. We brought 3 hot drinks and 5 ice creams. These all came to a reasonable price. The only problem with buying disposable cups and ice creams is there is not enough bins scattered around the enclosures. More visitors come to your attraction during the summer, so I personally feel all the work needed to be done should have been done during the winter. I came with my younger sisters and there friend, as they are young children they tend to use the toilet frequently. But we found out searching for them we only came across one near the exit/entrance. The last thing I want to mention was the lack of talks that actually occurred. We got to the lynx enclosure and waited for the two o'clock talk, we were waiting for 15 minutes but didn't receive the it. This was not the only talk we didn't get. My mum also pays for membership to help the charity. I would just like to add from a 14 year olds perspective I would rather not come back.

Husband needed fishing bait.only negative is carpark really needs some attention pot holes full of water

Staff friendly. Educational. Good way to learn about European animals in sympathetic settings.

Really good nice too see they look after the animals & by that I mean give them decent size enclosures too live in unlike other zoos in the area.

It's small and amazing so good to relax it's a must

Really good children loved it can't wait to go again

Great place for adults and kids,with a cafe and facilities too

Just returned from our first visit to wildwood. The atmosphere is very relaxed and so enjoyable. The staff are all very friendly especially Michael who loved chatting to us and really enjoyed telling us about the animals,especially the crows.
Well worth a visit and reasonably priced too. Would definitely recommend and would go back again .

Great place for a day out with or without the kids!

Lovely place for walk specially in hot days as lots in shade but not lots animals we could see and many of them looked poorly:(..the bear place was great everyobe enjoyed walking the lines!

Really pleased we got to see the bear cubs and the resident bears too. Rest of the land looks a bit tired, might be the time of year but looked a bit rough. Worth the visit while the cubs were out and about.

Borderline if its worth the entry price... felt like all there was so to see was done and dusted rather quickly... ideal age 5+

Every time we go there we have a great time. Loads to do and see.

Absolutely amazing, saw lots of animals, saw the wolves in a pack, used the bear walk, bit scary, easy to book in, online bookings now, spent about 2 hours in there absolutely loved it, but if you go, be aware it's a conservation area not a Zoo

Brilliant park. Lots of interesting animals. Loved the red squirrels etc.

Great afternoon at Wildwood. A lovely day out for the family.

Love this place.. Am a member.. The grizzly bears make it well worth a visit

Brilliant. Very educational & interesting for all the family.

Great fun for all the family and good value for money and helping a charity

Absolutely fantastic, great for the family for a good day out. All the staff are kind, friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable. We have been here several times and will continue to do so. Highly recommend making a visit here!

Lovely day out here really good offer at membership for 7 pounds for a family my advice go round several times you see something different each

An expensive walk. But if you see a Bear, it's just about worth it

Was a nice little walk around but most of the animals were hiding when we went. Car park was a bit cramped, I even had trouble in a small hatchback.

There is only one set of toilets on site, right at the entrance as far as we were aware.

Staff were friendly and accomodating but the place seemed a little bit untidy.

Brilliant place to take the kids and lovely walk round seeing the different anianls

You need patience or repeated visits to get the best views of the sometimes shy wildlife here, but the bears, bison and wildcats never disappoint.

Last time the grass snake and adders were showing themselves off; this time we actually saw the weasel-first time in my life!

A lovely walk, and in the summer not too hot as there's plenty of shade from the trees. Worth considering I'd it's sweltering.

Quiet to visit during the week, barring any school groups. Reasonable, basic food options in the cafe. Range of animals- while the detailed biology is fascinating and you can see red squirrels up close, can seem quite simple and would only entertain a toddler (unless you want to properly read the info boards- which are good and express a deeper and very insightful understanding).
There is a lot of brown. Native-type species- brown, surroundings brown, mud, trees, poop...... Doesn't make for the best photos- though morally is much better than many of the other zoos.

Loved it well worth a visit. The kerpers were all happy and very informative.

I love this place. Its great great day out. I like to see all the animals. They look very healthy and happy. I really liked being so close to the bears and the wolves. It is also talking covid very seriously.

Such a nice park. Well laid out, the animals are well cared for and the enclosures are spacious.

My family of five visited Wildwood, friendly staff, loved the animals, especially the bears and wolves! Loved the rope bridge! Fantastic day out for a reasonable price Thank you Wildwood for a lovely day!

Brilliant place. Lots of animals. But it's not too big. Takes a few hours. Add in lunch and the park at the end and it makes a lovely day trip. Not very expensive either!

Fantastic place to visit, kids especially love the play park and the bear walkway bridge

We really enjoy coming to this place , great for a family day out.

Great day out for the family at this well designed and well maintained animal park. Explore the ancient woodland following a trail to meet British wildlife, including Lynx, Wolves, deer and Bears. Staff are on hand to explain the animals' stories, and feeding times present a great opportunity to see the beasts up close. A large playground area also offered provides additional fun for the children whilst parents have a sit down, although the cafe leaves a great deal to be desired. Definitely worth a visit.

Great day out. This place is doing great work preserving our wildlife heritage. We enjoyed everything from the elk to the harvest mouse.

Amazing place right on our doorstep. Animals have alot of space and are well looked after by the very knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed it so much after our first visit, we bought a membership!!!

Our second visit, much improved since we first visited, with more animals to see including bears, wolves, wildcats, otters, elk and horses. Good elevated walkways over the bear enclosure and the red squirrel enclosure.
Reasonably-priced food and a great play area with a drop slide and corkscrew slides, secret spaces, rope walk and wooden fort.

Good value place to visit. Great playground and you can get quite close to a lot of the animals.

We so often take for granted our wildlife; at Wildwood, you get to see a real weasel, a stoat, a beaver - it reminds you that these creatures matter. our world would be diminished without them. The park is genuine forest, the staff are helpful and friendly; it's a humbling experience, one you won't forget.

Great place to take the family to see wild animals in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. With it being so close to their natural environment some animals are difficult to spot or could possibly be missed if not timed right. The outdoor play area is fantastic so much to do and enjoy. All staff members were on hand to help and the arrival staff that direct you into a parking space kept everything flowing very well.

Really is a great place for a family day out.

Amazing place had a great time going back again when we can brilliant staff and very well looked after animals can't recommend enough

What a wonderful day spent with 50 beavers and leaders - workshops were excellent, staff were knowledgeable and accommodating
100% recommended

Love this place

Close to wildlife

We had a great time, despite the weather when some animals were obviously sheltoring.
Keep the one way system
Say thank you to your staff, all of them well done

Great day out for everyone. Well looked after animals that look relaxed in their environment. Nice food and the drop slide.

What a amazing day. We did the bear experience yesterday (Sunday 30th)it was something we will never forget, the 2.guys how help us feed the bear were first class, very helpful and polite. Keep up the good work guys those bears have a horrible life until them arrived and Wildwood. Thank you again

Is OK. Worth going for the bears. A bit pricey but not off putting.

Truly outstanding, family day out. I took my disabled father to the bear feeding experience and it was phenomenal. The staff made it all so special and I felt so welcome. They helped my dad get around and were so amenable and kind. The car park attendant even helped me with his wheelchair. The work the trust is doing is beyond exemplary. The animals are well cared for and the woodland setting just adds to the magic. I drove over 200 miles to visit Wildwood and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I cannot rave about this place enough. Just stop reading and visit. Now.

Nice place - would rate higher if empty areas had animals

Im a member and it is money worth spending every month
The bears are fascinating to watch after the trust rescued them from a life of concrete and walls.
We love wildwood

Great value for money, we had a brilliant time at Wildwood and would highly recommend. We spent 3 1/2 hours taking our time to appreciate all the animals and we learnt so much. The staff were friendly and helpful. For those who can appreciate Native species, wildlife and conservation, it is a great place to go.

Always have a great time, love how natural the environmental look. Will say some enclosures need updating

We loved this place, such a nice atmosphere. The animals are in decent sized enclosures and looked well. Michael (I think was his name) was really good, chatting to all the public explaining the animals and answering questions he has a real good knowledge about the animals. The food was good and reasonable priced will definitely be returning and telling everyone about this quiet little gem of a place.

First visit today and we will be back. Natural environment for the animals and large enclosures. I loved the bear bridge and the Wolves Viewing platform. Both gave lots of opportunities to see the animals in their big enclosures without disturbing them.
I could have watched the otters all day.

Wonderful zoo, cares brilliant for the animals and staff are wonderful, helpful and insightful. Recommend a visit to everyone

Had a couple of nights near Canterbury over half term and picked up some leaflets from the tourist info of which this place was one. Decided our 6 year old would probably like it so had a day there. Initially I missed the entrance as it's behind some industrial units which all had signs so it was sign overload and we missed it but 1 U turn later we were in! First impressions were I admit not so good as the first animals were hedge hog, adder, etc of which no sign (this was October). Mmm I thought lots of British wildlife either nocturnal or hibernating so unseen. However getting further into the park and there were lots of animals to see and all seemed to have nice surroundings to be in. Of special note were the brown bears. They were fantastic to see and were rescued from Bulgaria where they were bred for hunting. They had a huge enclosure and the walkway above them was really well done. Worth a visit just for this ( though they will hibernate). After the animals it was on to the play park. The drop slide was something else, I even had a couple of goes! Rest of play park was good as well and daughter enjoyed that. We were there a good 4 to 5 hours so for the entry fee it was very good value. Recommended.

Good small wild life park in Kent countryside. Great for a day out. Largest animals are the rescue bears who have a lovely enclose. Wildcats, bison, otters and lots of small animals. Large play area for children.

We spent an excellent morning at Wildwood. Well thought out animal enclosures. A nice cafeteria also on site. A lot to see & do. Well worth a visit.

I have to be honest and give a fair review.
This place is very affordable and is a nice walk around the woods, but seriously do not expect to see much of the animals. We went yesterday and saw about 50 percent (if that), of the animals that were supposed to be in enclosures, even the 8 year old said "there are no animals". We bumped into other familys that stated "there is nothing in there".
Some of the animals we did find did look a bit depressed and as if they were pacing back and forth, I am not in a position to comment any further than that.
I will be honest and say the place felt under construction and maybe 60 percent complete - some animals missing, its kind of a bit bad to walk past enclosures empty (we did that quite a few times).
All in all you get what you pay for, when we saw the price and compared it to other local Zoo's then its a great deal, but when you leave you realise why it was so much cheaper.

Great day out. We are annual subscribers so we go for a few hours every few weeks. It's great.

This place is great for children who adore wildlife. There is so much to do here for the adventurous child. A great Park for the older children to play in, and a smaller Park for young ones. There is a large selection of animals to take in and enjoy. They do a season pass at a very reasonable price, this is somewhere to visit more than once.

Very interesting with very knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed watching wildlife been fed and the talking Parakeets we really funny. Child's play area also good.