Beale Wildlife Park is a wonderful family friendly attraction in Berkshire with zoo, play areas, gardens and a miniature steam railway. Despite living just a few miles away I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t visited for several years. I took Baby Bear there for his last birthday and we had a great day. We went during a school day and the park was lovely and quiet. I also took all 3 kids after school on a Friday when we took advantage of their Fiver Friday offer (£5 each after 3pm on Fridays during term time).

Beale Wildlife Park has a growing variety of animals. They seem to be adding more and more on a regular basis. You can expect to see various birds including large birds of prey, parrots, ibis and more in large aviaries. There are peacocks roaming freely around the park.

The farmyard colllection includes donkeys, Shetland ponies, goats, pigs. You will also find otters, zebra, lynx, alpaca, lemurs, tortoises, reptiles, squirrel monkeys and more! It doesn’t feel like a huge place and yet when you look at just how many animal species are there it’s a great mix!

As well as the animals a highlight for the kids are the play areas. There’s a rope climbing play area aimed at older kids, huge bouncing pillow, Little Tikes village for under 5s and a large play area for all ages. My kids would happily spend all day in the play parks if I let them. In fact I tend to try and steer them to the animals first because once we hit the play area it’s almost impossible to drag them away!

The Little Tikes village is really cute for little ones to drive their Cozy Coupe cars around the roads and explore the little Wendy houses. Baby Bear loves it and as it’s enclosed it feels a lovely safe space for little ones to play freely.



I do find the food is a little expensive but many attractions are the same. There’s loads of picnic benches so take your own with you if you want to save some pennies.
During the summer holidays the paddling pool is open and they regularly have special events during school holidays. It’s worth checking what’s on before you book so you can really make the most of your visit.
Facilities Checklist
- Toilets / Disabled Toilet Yes
- Pushchair / Wheelchair Friendly Yes
- Disabled Access One carer admitted free, 2 wheelchairs available to borrow, disabled parking, service dogs allowed.
- Dog Friendly No, service dogs only
- Refreshments available Yes, 2 cafes
- Car Park Yes plenty of free parking
- Gift Shop Yes
- Baby facilities Yes high chairs and under 5s play area.
Address: Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 9NW
Price Band: ££
Website: https://bealepark.org.uk
I like animals!! What a beautiful place and cute kid :)))