Mablethorpe and the surrounding areas are the perfect staycation destination.
Long stretches of golden sands, the open ocean, idyllic towns and a great history; there are endless great days waiting to happen. Spending the day meeting a variety of unusual and interesting creatures is not just fun for the whole family, but educational too. A visit to see the wonderful animals in Lincolnshire will be full of amazement and development for all. Lincolnshire is home to a variety of animal parks featuring rescued exotic animals and wildlife. And, of course the county being a large stretch of countryside, there’s lots of farms to enjoy too.
1. Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
Dickon Hill Road, Friskney, Boston, PE22 8PP
46 min drive from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Have you ever seen 300 parrots in one place? The walk-through aviary at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park allows you to do just that! Step into their enclosure and watch as they swoop around your heads, chatter amongst themselves and feed, some may even like the look of your shoulder for a temporary perch. There is also a range of mammals, reptiles and even more birds for you to see, but the king of the jungle steals the limelight for many visitors. Getting up close to the incredible Bengal Tigers and their cubs will make a memory that lasts a lifetime.
2. Brook House Farm
Church Lane, Scamblesby, Louth, LN11 9XL
33 min drive from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Become immersed in the nature on offer in the Lincolnshire Wolds, on the most traditional method of transport; horseback. Whether you would like a group riding lesson with all your family, or you’re a more experienced rider and are wanting to go on a day’s hack in a new area. Horse riding allows you to go at your own speed; you can slow the pace and meander past the hedgerows, or thunder through the forest on the back of your four-legged friend.
3. Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary
Quebec Rd, North End, Mablethorpe, LN12 1QG
3 min drive/15 min walk from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Open pretty much every day, Mablethorpe Seal and Wildlife Sanctuary is educational, inspiring and fun. They have a wide variety of rescued animals alongside their beloved seals including primates, reptiles, birds of prey, meerkats and aviary birds. Take the fascinating Time Walk or be a keeper for a day! Meet the animals and make a real day of it.
4. Ark Wildlife & DINOSAUR Park
West Fen Lane, Stickney PE22 8BD
41 min drive from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
The Ark Wildlife Park opened its doors to the public in 2016, when Michelle and Jamie wanted to share their love of caring for animals and provide a place they could inspire the young and old to do the same. All their hard work has paid off with this incredible attraction which is a true asset to the Lincolnshire county. Many of the animals in the park have been rescued, either from neglect or mistreatment, but now they can call the wonderful park their home and have many happy, smiley faces come to visit them. The on-site nature trail offers children and adults alike the chance to explore the ponds and become native wildlife watchers for the day, all alongside a roar-some dinosaur park.
5. Hardy’s Animal Farm
Anchor Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, PE25 1LZ
32 min drive from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Farm life, with the the animals and the machines, are a firm favourite amongst the younger generation. Make their dreams come true by taking them to a small working farm that is open to the public. Hardy’s Animal Farm is set in the countryside, yet is just a short distance from the beach, giving you the best of both worlds in one day! Children can run, jump and have a blast on the farm, with sheep, goats, cows, pigs, chickens and horses all waiting to meet them. There are feeding sessions throughout the day and during the warmer months, the chance to meet the baby animals.
6. Natureland Seal Sanctuary
North Parade, Skegness PE25 1DB
40 min drive from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Skegness and the surrounding beaches are well known for wild and disorientated seals, unfortunately, finding themselves washed up on the shore. Luckily for them, the Natureland Seal Sanctuary is on watch to keep them safe and healthy. The sanctuary takes care of injured or unwell seal pups and treats them until they are ready to be released back into their wild habitat. While they are in their temporary homes, visitors are invited to come along and view the beautiful animals, alongside others from crocodiles and iguanas to butterflies and birds.
7. Woodside Wildlife Park
Newball, Lincoln, LN3 5DQ
54 min drive from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Self proclaimed as Lincoln’s Zoo, Woodside Wildlife park’s focus is conservation and involvement in International Breeding Programmes. They showcase feeding of their animals every hour and a viarety of talk and shows throughout the summer.
8. Wolds Wildlife Park
Louth Road, Horncastle, LN9 5LJ
39 min drive to Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park
Among the many wildlife parks in Lincolnshire, Wolds Wildlife Park started in 2013 with a young zebra called Marty and obtained a full zoo licence in December 2019.
“We take great care and pride in producing exhibits from sustainable materials – each exhibit is full of exciting, entertaining and educational features that really set us apart as a wildlife park. ”
With a holiday home at Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park, you can access these animal attractions and more around the Lincolnshire countryside and coast whenever you want! Your holidays in Lincolnshire will be remembered by the whole family, for all the fun you had, sights you’ve seen and time spend with your loved ones. Which one of these fantastic animal attractions will you go and visit during your stay?
