The Gruffalo Discovery Land

NEW & IMPROVED

The Gruffalo Discovery Land has reopened! Become a Gruffalo Ranger and adventure into the deep dark wood with Mouse, Fox, Owl and Snake in our improved Animal Discovery Zones.

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The Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo

Discover Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake – and of course the Gruffalo himself – along your interactive journey through the deep, dark wood. Alongside the much-loved characters from the bestselling children’s book The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, you’ll be introduced to real-life owls, snakes, butterflies and more.

The Gruffalo Discovery Land is included in your Twycross Zoo admission!

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After an exciting redevelopment, step into the story of The Gruffalo and join us to discover...

NEW - ANIMAL DISCOVERY ZONES

Discover fascinating facts about Fox, Owl and Snake in these interactive sensory zones! Don't forget to stamp your Ranger Training card as you pass through the wood!
NEW - BECOME A GRUFFALO RANGER

Follow the trail and collect your stamps as you learn how to protect all of the animals that live in the deep dark wood to earn your Gruffalo Ranger certificate.
NEW - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Sing and dance along to our brand new show at The Gruffalo Glade stage.

Plus, many more things to explore...

MEET ALL THE CREATURES

Discover Great Grey Owls, Jamaican boas, and walkthrough the deep dark wood butterfly paradise
...WALKTHROUGH WITH GOATS

Stroll through our goat walkthrough before visiting Oh Crumbs! for Gruffalo crumble.
A WORLD OF IMAGINATION

Encounter Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo; with new & improved animatronics, film-clips & touch and feel activities...
... AND PLENTY OF FUN!

Slide and swing on our Gruffalo playground, before a meet & greet with the Gruffalo himself.

Rated 0 out of 5

“My daughter loved it so much she wanted to go round again!“

Leicester Mercury

Rated 0 out of 5

“An excellent addition to the zoo“

The Birmingham Press

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