The Collection & Gallery
Animal Gallery: 260+ Species at Cotswold Wildlife Park
Meet the animal collection by category, then browse photos from across the Park in every season — no car, no cages, just a walk through the wild.
Animal Collection Overview
What animals can you see at Cotswold Wildlife Park? Over 260 species across 160 acres, including Asiatic lions, Southern white rhinos, reticulated giraffes, red pandas, Humboldt penguins, ring-tailed lemurs, Brazilian tapirs, Chapman’s zebras, giant anteaters, and free-roaming peacocks. There are no tigers at the Park — Asiatic lions have been the resident big cat since 1995.
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Big Cats & Predators
Asiatic Lion
The Park’s resident big cat since 1995. IUCN status: Endangered. Best viewed mid-morning when most active. No tigers on site — the Asiatic Lion is the only big cat species here.
What Is a Wildlife Park?
Unlike a drive-through safari, a wildlife park is explored on foot. Cotswold Wildlife Park combines 260+ species with Victorian-era gardens across 160 acres, at your own pace. More visiting FAQs →
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Large Mammals & Grazers
Southern White Rhino
Grazes the open lawn in front of the manor. Part of the European breeding programme — read about our conservation work.
Reticulated Giraffe
Meet them eye-to-eye from the raised Giraffe Walkway — the Park’s signature experience.
Chapman’s Zebra
Shares open lawns with the rhinos, close to the Rhino & Zebra viewing area.
Brazilian Tapir
A gentle, semi-aquatic mammal and part of the Park’s international breeding cooperation.
Giant Anteater
Look for the distinctive long snout and bushy tail — most active in the cooler parts of the day.
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Primates, Lemurs & Red Panda
Can you walk with the lemurs? Yes — the free-roaming Lemur Walkthrough lets you step inside a shared habitat with several lemur species, including ring-tailed lemurs.
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Walk right through their free-roaming habitat — one of the Park’s most popular attractions. Read more on the blog →
Red Panda
One of the Park’s most photogenic residents. IUCN status: Endangered. Read our red panda spotlight →
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Reptile & Tropical House
Reptile & Tropical House
Crocodiles, lizards, and venomous snakes, plus free-roaming sloths and tropical birds under one roof.
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Birds & Waterfowl
Humboldt Penguin
Watch the keeper talk and feed daily at 11am and 3pm in the Walled Garden.
Peacock
Free-roaming across the grounds — you’ll hear them before you see them.
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Farmyard & Family
Children’s Farmyard
A hands-on goat-petting area, next to the Adventure Playground — a favourite with younger visitors.
Adventure Playground
Treehouses, rope bridges and slides right next to the Farmyard. See our full family guide →
See It For Yourself
Photo Gallery
A glimpse of the Park beyond the animal collection — gardens, attractions and every season, from spring blooms to winter snow.
