Discover Zoo's in Hull

Visit the Zoo's this Summer!

Step into the wild side this Summer!

Looking for a fun and unique day out with family and friends? Discover the wild side of Hull with a visit to the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary!

Enjoy FREE entry and meet a variety of amazing animals and birds – from the curious meerkats at Pickering Park to the chatty parrots and new Shetland ponies at the Animal Education Centre.

Join us for FREE daily keeper talks throughout the summer holidays:

Animal Education Centre: 11.30am and 2.30pm
Pickering Park Aviary: Watch a meerkat feed and keeper talk at 1pm.
Free minibeast fact trail, taking place daily at both Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary.
Free colouring and puzzle activities, when the crafts events are not running.

Get Crafty this Summer at Hull Zoo's

This summer, join us as the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary, for a celebration of Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies!

Decorate a variety of bug-themed crafts, starting from just £1. The crafts will be alternated each week, one week bug themed crafts followed by the next week butterfly themed. promotion for aec

East Park Animal Education Centre:

Starting on Monday 21 July until Friday 28 August, excluding 15 and 18 August.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10.30am to 2pm

Pickering Park Aviary:

Starting Thursday 24 July until Thursday 14 August.

Every Thursday
10.30am to 2pm

Craft items include:	Pricing:
Decorate a ceramic butterfly house	£5
Decorate a ceramic trinket box	£5
Decorate a ceramic butterfly	£2
Decorate a bug hotel	£5
Decorate a bee house	£5
Decorate a bug window sticker	£1

Healthy Holiday's Summer at Hull Zoo's

Hull Culture and Leisure are proud to work with Hull City Council and its partners on the Healthy Holidays Summer programme for 2025. Funded by Hull City Council and the Department of Education as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme, Healthy Holidays Summer 2025 offers a range of different free and low-cost activities for young people and families across the summer holidays. Below you'll be able to find our Healthy Holidays sessions at Hull Zoo's!

Places on our booked sessions are limited, so make sure you secure your place here! Please make sure to mention any allergies or dietary requirements in your booking as a free packed lunch is provided on all our booked courses.

Please note: Online sessions will only be available to book 28 days in advance. Image for zoo explorers

Discover a whole new way to explore Hull Parks Zoos!

Our Zoo Explorers sessions bring the wonder of the zoo to life through dance, stories, crafts, and imaginative play. It’s a fun, creative adventure for young children and their grown-ups to enjoy together.

Designed for children aged 7 and under, these sessions are funded by the Healthy Holidays Activities Programme.
All participating children will receive a free packed lunch to keep their energy up for the day’s adventure!

Will your child become the next Zoo Explorer?

East Park Animal Education Centre:

Tuesday 29th July, 10:45am
Tuesday 5th August, 10:45am
Tuesday 12th August, 10:45am

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Get ready for a summer full of wild, creative fun with Animal Antics at East Park and Pickering Park!

Each week brings a brand-new animal-themed adventure, with exciting crafts, games, and nature activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Free family fun – but places are limited, so book now to secure your spot!
Recommended for ages 4–12
All participants receive a free packed lunch, thanks to the Healthy Holidays Activities and Food Programme.

Week 1: Nature Crafts

Use natural materials to create your own magnificent works of art.