The New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park

[agrumpycow]

I'm thinking of going along to The New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park near Southampton on Thursday. I was googling away looking for somewhere to go and came across it, I haven't heard of it before.
Has anyone been and is it worth the 110 mile round trip?

[Deer Stalker]

Hi Grumpy.

Its worth going to if your in the area, but I don't know about coming down just for that.

I take it you've found the website?

The New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Conservation Park |

If your down this way, it might be worth going to Bolderwood to see the Fallow & the Reptilary isn't far away (has the Goshawk nestcam display), or just a walk in the Forest.

A bit on Bolderwood
Forestry Commission - New Forest -

A bit on the Reptilary
Forestry Commission - New Forest -

I'm sure others will come up with more ideas.

[agrumpycow]

Thanks Deer Stalker, I'll have myself a looksy at those websites, I had already looked at the otter & owl one.
I don't mind a bit of travelling, it's mainly a day out for my Mum who's got a 'day off' caring for her father-in-law and who loves nature too.

[tigger]

Can you say hello to my otter if you go. When we got married last year the girls at my husbands company sponsored an otter at the sanctuary for us as a wedding present. I haven't met him yet... but it should say sponsored by Jane & Andrew Adams on a plaque.

I thought it was a great idea. Much better than "another" toaster!

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by tigger

Can you say hello to my otter if you go. When we got married last year the girls at my husbands company sponsored an otter at the sanctuary for us as a wedding present. I haven't met him yet... but it should say sponsored by Jane & Andrew Adams on a plaque.

I thought it was a great idea. Much better than "another" toaster!

Will do

[UB4 gardener]

I enjoyed both my visits to the new forest otter and owl sanctuary. Another one closer to home for you which i enjoyed is this one in Surrey. British Wildlife Centre, Surrey. More than forty different British wild animals in large attractive enclosures.

Chris

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by UB4 gardener

I enjoyed both my visits to the new forest otter and owl sanctuary. Another one closer to home for you which i enjoyed is this one in Surrey. British Wildlife Centre, Surrey. More than forty different British wild animals in large attractive enclosures.

Chris

Thanks for that Chris, another place I hadn't heard of but one which I will definitely visit sometime soon.