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Reaseheath Mini Zoo
Nearby · Reaseheath College, Nantwich
A teaching zoo in college grounds with animals ranging from meerkats and otters to reptiles and domestic species. Keeper talks and bookable encounters add context to a family visit.
Plan your visit
Public opening is generally at weekends and college holidays; check the current calendar before travelling.
Indoors & outdoorsPaid admission
90–150 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for animal enclosures and keeper talks. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Admission is charged and on-the-day purchases are card only. Public opening is restricted to weekends and college holidays; special events may require advance booking.
- Access & terrain
- Surfaced paths, ramps/lifts and an accessible toilet are listed. Construction may close paths, and the zoo warns that its access guide is not fully current.
- Dogs
- Contact the zoo before bringing an assistance dog; the operator specifies eligibility and route restrictions and excludes dogs in training.
- Parking
- Main car park is around 400 metres from the entrance; ask ahead to arrange closer access.
- Public transport
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Reaseheath Mini Zoo — current visiting information ↗Reaseheath Mini Zoo — FAQs ↗Reaseheath Mini Zoo — access ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Nantwich
Nantwich’s river and church are town-centre stops; Acton’s volunteer café is a separate village visit.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Nantwich riverside and lake walk
Walk from the town centreFollow the council’s riverside route from the town towards the lake. Some surfaces are loose or muddy and there are access barriers; consult the mapped route.
Another discovery
St Mary’s Church
Walk from the town centrePause at the historic parish church in the centre; confirm interior opening around services.
Time for a pause
Tea at the Tower, Acton
Drive from the town centreA volunteer-run tea and homemade-cake session inside Acton church. Check the current session details before making the separate trip; donations support the church.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Cheshire East — Walks for All, Nantwich Riverside ↗St Mary’s Church — official information ↗Tea at the Tower, Acton — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Outdoor mammal enclosures
- Indoor reptile and amphibian rooms
- Rural college grounds
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