Three Counties Show: You will be able to find thousands of fantastic beasts on display at the Three Counties Show this summer. This celebration of all things rural is taking place at the showground in Malvern between June 16 and 18 and there are plenty of activities for all ages from farming displays and a sheep marquee to a Medieval battle re-enactment.
Over Farm: The farm has a variety of farm animals including pigs, ostriches, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, donkeys and ponies. Admission is free, but if you wish to feed the animals you can purchase food in the shop, which is open 9.00am-5.00pm from Monday to Saturday and open 9.30am-5.00pm on Sundays.
St James City Farm: This is in the heart of Gloucester and is run by the charity The Friendship Café and by a group of teenage volunteers. Animals include goats, sheep, horses, cows, guinea pigs and owls. The farm is 18 years old and based on Albany Street. It is free to visit and is open 9.30am-5.00pm from Monday to Sunday. On rare occasions the farm will be closed, so if you're travelling far, call 01452 305728 to check.
Cattle Country: Cattle Country is an adventure park based in Berkeley which allows you to feed calves and goats, race ferrets and groom donkeys. Also, Cattle Country has other activities such as an indoor soft play area, an outdoor trampoline area, jumping pillows, a shallow splash pool, an outdoor assault course and a boating lake.
Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park: Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park is the winner of the 2014 Farm Attraction of the Year award; Cotswold Farm Park is the farm of Britain's most-loved farmer, Joe Henson, featuring animals like rare breeds of Cattle, Goats, Pigs and Ponies.
Birdland Park and Gardens: Birdland Park and Gardens is based in Burton on the Water. Here you can visit Penguins, Parrots, Owls, Flamingos and Birds of Prey. Day tickets are £9.95 for Adults, £6.95 for Children and £8.95 for Concessions, though this is cheaper online.
Cotswold Falconry Centre: Cotswold Falconry Centre is in Morton-on-the-Marsh. The Falconry Centre hosts Vultures, Hawks and Owls of varying breeds which you can see in the centre's aviaries or in one of their daily flying displays.
International Centre for Birds of Prey: based in Newent and was opened in 1967 by internationally-renowned falconer Philip Glacier. The birds are flown every day; in fact, up to 40 can be flown in the summer months.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre: Visit animals such as Otters, Water Voles, Flamingos and Cranes. Adults are £12.26, Concessions £9.45, Children 4-16 years are £6.75, and children under 4 years old are free.
Cotswold Wildlife Park: Based over the border in Burford this family favourite boast giraffes, rhinos and all sorts of other animals. Don't forget a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn after you've explored.
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