Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

Located in Wrangle, near Boston in Lincolnshire, this park is a standout choice for animal lovers, especially those who appreciate a bit of personality from the residents.

The Main Highlights

The park is famous for its incredible parrot collection—one of the largest in the world. You’ll hear them before you see them! It’s also home to the Bengal Gardens, where you can see a significant number of tigers, and the White Lion enclosure. Beyond the big cats, you’ll find meerkats, lemurs, otters, and tortoises.

What to Expect

• Experience: It’s more of an interesting and educational walk-through than a high-octane theme park. The vibe is very hands-on with the birds; you can buy nectar to feed the parrots, which is usually the highlight for everyone.
• Time Spent: Most visitors spend about 3 to 4 hours here. It’s a great half-day out, but you can stretch it if you linger at the cafe or spend extra time chatting with the birds.
• Age Groups:
  • Young Children: They will love the proximity to the birds and the meerkats. It’s very visual.
  • Teenagers: Unless they are big animal fans, they might find it a bit “slow” after an hour or two, as there are no rides.
  • Supervision: Children need standard supervision. While it’s safe, the parrots can be loud and nippy if you get too close to the mesh! It’s not really a place to “drop and run”; it’s a shared family stroll.

Budget & Value

The park is generally seen as good value because it is a registered charity.

• Discounts: They offer reduced rates for Seniors (60+) and Children. Look out for Family tickets which bundle the cost. They often honour Blue Light Cards for emergency service workers.
• Memberships: If you live locally, the Annual Pass pays for itself in about three visits and is a great way to support their rescue work.
• Parking: Good news—parking is free and there is plenty of it.
• Food: There is an on-site cafe (The Parrot Cafe) serving standard fare like toasties and cakes. It’s reasonably priced, but many families bring a picnic to save money, as there are dedicated areas to sit and eat.

Nearby Add-ons

If you want to make a full day of it, the park is quite close to Skegness (about a 20-minute drive). You could spend the morning with the tigers and the afternoon on the beach or at the pier. For a quieter vibe, the Ark Wildlife Park is nearby, though doing both in one day might be “animal overload”!