Hoo Zoo Listed as Second Best Zoo By Trip Advisor

The popular review website Tripadvisor has released it's list of best UK Zoo's and Shropshires very own Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur Land has beaten off tough competition to be crowned with a fantastic SECOND PLACE only being pipped to the post by Chester Zoo.  A fantastic achievement for the whole Hoo Zoo team.

A statement released on Hoo Farms Facebook page reads....

We've got some HUGE news. 

TripAdvisor have released their 2023 rankings for zoos and aquariums in the UK. We've ranked 2nd!!!!

Honestly, we don't believe it, for us to even be mentioned in the same breath as zoos such as WMSP, Twycross and ZSL is unbelievable - never mind being above them. We're still pretty sure that there's been a mistake in TripAdvisors algorithm! 

This is only possibly thanks to everyone who visited us last year. These rankings are decided on how many people have 'favourited' us on TripAdvisor and in the past 12 months the only zoo who have received more 'favourites' than us is Chester - which is unbelievable! 

Thank you everyone, the zoo and tourism industries are facing an uncertain time but things like these give us the confidence to keep going. 

We look forward to seeing you all this year. Remember we're open pretty much every day (except the 26th Jan) up to the 23rd December. 

Shropshires family owned and operated Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World offers a fun day out for all the family with a strong message about conservation.

Hoo Zoo sits nestling on the outskirts of Telford in 32 acres of woodland and paddocks.  A deep history with the farm itself possibly 200 years old and over the years has seen many transformations and enhancements from been a dairy farm, Christmas tree nursery an award winning farm attraction to the fantastic iconic Zoo and Dinosaur World it is in the current day, but most of all it has been a happy home to the Dorrell family since 1988.

The Mission statement on the Hoo Zoo website says:

We aim to provide a first class experience for all its visitors and at the same time further understanding and respect for animals. Through visitors’ funds, Hoo Zoo aims to further customers empathy towards animals and increase their efforts in helping the environment.

Hoo Zoo pursues this mission by:

Enabling our visitors to experience a stimulating and enjoyable day out that is excellent value for money and time

Keeping animals in modern, naturalistic enclosures in accordance with best practice

Giving priority to species that are threatened in the wild

Increasing public understanding of species and their welfare

Increasing understanding of the issues involved in conservation and the breeding of endangered species

Developing its role as a centre for research

Promoting care for the environment through education and leading by example.

Maintaining and developing an education programme from pre-school to KS2