Tropical Wings World of Wildlife

Description

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife is home to exotic animals, birds of prey, and, of course free-flying butterflies in our Tropical House making it a great day out for everyone!

Tropical Wings is set in acres of attractive gardens and features one of the largest butterfly houses in the country. There are many different species of birds, insects and animals, and we pride ourselves on encouraging interaction whenever possible.
A daily programme of Animal Encounter sessions will entertain, educate and introduce you to wildlife face to face. Livestock includes free-flying butterflies, a large collection of exotic parrots, marmoset monkeys, minibeasts, otters, goats, red squirrels, wallabies, meerkats, owls, skunks, ponies, marbled polecats, reptiles, ring-tailed lemurs, donkeys, birds of prey, coatis, mara, pets corner and farmyard area.
Other attractions include children's assault course, toddler play area and motorised ride-on vehicles in Tractorland.
Many indoor and undercover areas.

We welcome groups and schools. To view our 'educational visits' page or for any other information, see our website via the link.

Tropical Wings welcomes groups. With an array of wildlife, plus a warm tropical house to browse the beautiful free-flying butterflies, and a superb gift shop and tea room, Tropical Wings is the ideal place for group visits. Facilities include parking for coaches, public toilets, disabled toilets and a 'welcome all' policy. Please enquire for your group discount rate booking form (15 persons or more) by calling Reception on 01245 425394, or visit our website via the link.

Tropical Wings is a popular venue for educational visits from preschools and nurseries to secondary schools and colleges. With an array of wildlife and daily animal encounters and presentations, there is so much to learn in a fun and exciting way. We also offer a Discovery Programme to suit various National Curriculum demands. Please visit our 'educational visits' page on our website for more information.

- All weather all day entertainment for all the family! -

Opening hours
WINTER 2008/2009 (NOV 3 '08 - MAR 28 '09):
10.00am to 4.30pm
Last Admissions- 3.00pm

SUMMER 2009 (MAR 29 '09 - NOV 2 '09):
9.30am to 5.30pm
LAST ADMISSIONS - 4.00pm

••• 2009 entry prices held for 2010! •••

Farm shop
Situated within the grounds of Tropical Wings, the Four Acre Farm Shop offers a fantastic range of local and natural products including:
* Fresh fruit and vegetables
* Dairy produce
* Meats
* Essex Honey
* Ice creams
* Frozen foods
* Speciality fruit juices
* Sweets, cakes and pastries
* Pet foods, toys and other pet products

AN EXCITING NEW RANGE OF SPECIALITY BEERS, FRUIT WINES AND CIDERS!
No admission fee (into Tropical Wings) is necessary as the Four Acre Farm Shop has a separate entrance and is open to the general public throughout the day.

FARM SHOP OPENING HOURS:
9.30am - 5.30pm, Weds to Sat
(Closed SUNDAYS, MONDAYS and TUESDAYS)

- Contact the Four Acre Farm Shop directly on 01245 321599 -