It’s so difficult to plan a nice day trip during the school holidays without spending a fortune.
But one woman claimed to have found a hidden gem in Kent that is perfect for a family day out.
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Sophie shared a video of her visit to the Fenn Bell Conservation Project in Medway, Kent, on her TikTok page.
“Did you know about this pub in Kent? There’s a zoo behind the house!” she wrote above the video.
In the video, Sophie can be seen walking behind the pub and admiring the greenery and animals together.
After their visit to the zoo, they went to the pub to enjoy traditional pub food – Sophie opted for chips, chicken nuggets and baked beans.
“Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!” Sophie wrote under the video.
“A charming country inn with that certain something…”
Fenn Bell Zoo is open all year round from 10am-5pm and costs £6 for children and £6.50 for adults.
You can book online in advance or pay on the day.
And people who visited the Fenn Bell were quick to praise the affordable and cheerful venue.
“Went here on a date, loved it!” wrote one.
“Really nice for kids and the staff are so nice,” added another.
“I love it here! Right on my doorstep,” said a third.
“Been there many times – you can feed the animals, it’s a great place for kids and adults love it.”
“I knew the owner Andy when he was at the other farm building enclosures for his first rare animals,” wrote another.
Another added: “This is a great place. Andy has done a fantastic job, he is totally committed to the animals and provides an incredible experience.”
“We all have to support him and his family in their work.”
How do prices at Fenn Bell Zoo compare to other zoos?
The Fenn Bell Zoo
Adult: £6.50
Children: £6
ZSL London Zoo
Adult (high season): £31
Children: £21.70
Under 2 years: Free
Chester Zoo
Adult: £35
Children: £27
Toddlers (1-2): £2.50
Under 1 years: Free
Colchester Zoo
Adult: £28.50
Children: £21
Under 3 years: Free
“I didn’t even know this existed,” said another.
“My daughter loves this,” commented another.
“She had two experiences there on her birthdays – a nice little zoo for a nice day out,” wrote another.
And others said the location of the pub/zoo was perfect as it was so close to a haven park further down the road.
“It makes my day when I see someone posting about this beautiful place. It’s convenient that Kent Coast Haven is down the road,” wrote one.
“I’m just down the road from the Kent Coast Holiday Park and we saw this on the way down!” added another.
“I was here with my daughter, she works at the Haven just up the street,” commented a third.
“We had a nice walk and a lovely lunch.”
“It’s also very close to Haven All Hallows,” said someone else.
“The animals are fun, there are some really loud monkeys and lemurs.”
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