About Parnell Storybook Zoo
Parnell Storybook Zoo offers a charming, completely free animal viewing experience perfect for families with young children. Its unique value lies in being a compact, accessible (free admission and parking) destination where little ones can enjoy seeing a variety of animals like ponies, alpacas, goats, and tortoises without any cost.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with toddlers or very young children looking for a free, short outing (1-2 hours).A quick, budget-friendly activity to pair with a visit to the surrounding park.Parents seeking a quiet, animal-viewing experience without direct interaction.A relaxed family outing where children can see various farm-like animals.Perfect for toddlers and 'little ones' (ages 1-5) who will enjoy seeing the animals.
Why families love it
- Completely free admission for all visitors.
- Free parking available on-site.
- Features a diverse range of animals including ponys, turtles, alpacas, ducks, pigs, goats, roosters, donkeys, and horses.
- Located within a larger park, offering a broader environment.
- Includes benches where families can sit and have lunch while enjoying the view of the animals.
- Small and manageable size, ideal for young children with shorter attention spans.
Insider tips
- Plan your visit between 10 am and 2 pm, as these are the only operating hours.
- Manage expectations regarding animal interaction; inform children beforehand that petting or feeding is not permitted.
- If your children enjoy playgrounds, plan to combine your visit with another park nearby that offers one, as Storybook Zoo does not.
- Bring your own lunch or snacks to enjoy on the available benches, leveraging the free admission for a budget-friendly outing.
Good to know before you go
- If your children expect to pet or feed animals, as this is strictly prohibited.
- If you are looking for an all-day attraction or a venue with extensive play facilities like a playground.
- Planning a visit outside of 10 am - 2 pm, as the zoo will be closed.
- No playground available for children to play on.
- Strict rule: No petting or feeding the animals is allowed.
- Crowds
- Not specifically mentioned, but as a small, free venue with limited hours, it could potentially become busy, especially on weekends or peak times within its operating window (10 am - 2 pm).
- Value
- Outstanding value, as both admission and parking are completely free. This makes it an incredibly cost-effective family activity compared to paid zoos or entertainment venues.
- Food
- Implied that outside food is allowed, as benches are provided for visitors to 'have lunch while enjoying their view'.
- Accessibility
- Not specifically mentioned, but being located within a park and having benches suggests it might be generally accessible, though no specific accommodations were detailed.
- Safety
- The rule of 'No petting or feeding the animals' serves as a safety measure for both visitors and animals.
What parents say
"Storybook Zoo is a great place to take the kids. It's free and has a variety of animals. The only thing that the park is missing is a playground."
2 months ago
"Fun small zoo to bring your kids. Toddlers will have a lot of fun seeing the animals. It's free which is the best 🙏"
6 months ago
"This is such a cute small zoo. Your little ones will enjoy. I enjoy it as an adult. Free parking and free admission. No petting or feeding the animals. It's located within a park. It has a couple of benches you can have lunch while enjoying their view. I recommend you visit."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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