Twycross Zoo is one of the best known wildlife attractions in the Midlands and is located just a short distance from the countryside surrounding Norton Juxta.
Welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the zoo is home to a wide range of animal species and plays an important role in conservation, research and education.
For visitors exploring the area, the zoo also sits within a wider rural landscape of farms, countryside walks and local food producers that offer plenty of opportunities to extend a day out.
Founded in 1963, Twycross Zoo has developed into a major wildlife conservation centre and visitor attraction. The zoo is particularly well known for its primate collection and conservation work, housing one of the most diverse groups of monkeys and apes in Europe.
Over the decades the zoo has grown to become one of the most visited attractions in the region, drawing visitors from across the Midlands and beyond.
While many visitors travel directly to the zoo, the surrounding countryside offers plenty to explore nearby.
The farms and villages around Norton Juxta provide opportunities to enjoy the rural landscape that surrounds the attraction.
Visitors can combine a trip to the zoo with: