About Hoo Zoo

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World is a family-run zoo set in 32 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside, just outside Telford. With a rich history spanning over 200 years, the site has evolved from a dairy farm to an award-winning attraction. Today, it offers a fun, educational experience for all ages, with a strong focus on conservation and animal welfare.

Hoo Zoo’s Mission

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 towardsanimals 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

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There’s Always Something on at Hoo Zoo!

To guarantee entry on the day, it’s essential that tickets are pre-booked. This can be done online through our ticketing system.