Messingham Zoo Reviews Summary

Category: Zoo

Address: Butterwick Rd, Messingham, Scunthorpe DN17 3PN, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.8
based on 151 reviews.

Staff Interaction and Knowledge

Pros:

  • "The staff were extremely welcoming and when walking around were always on hand to answer any questions."
  • "The staff are absolutely amazing, we got there and was met by carol who started to talk to us about some of the animals."
  • "Staff are extremely helpful and you can tell how much they love and care for the animals."
  • "The staff really engage with you and spend the time to tell you about the animals and answer any questions you have."
  • "The staff, who are very knowledgeable about their animals, often take out some of the animals for the public to see and pet."
  • "Staff tells story of the animal, shows how social they are and you can even get a chance to stroke or feed them."
  • "Staff were super friendly, more than happy to talk to you about the animals and they had lots of interesting facts and personal information about their animals."
  • "All staff are bursting with brilliant facts about the animals."

Cons:

  • "To be followed by a young male member of staff who went on and on and on and who followed us got to the point where we just wanted to leave and did."
  • "The truth hurts so sorry to the hard working staff. Entry fee was excessive for what was on offer. Yes the staff were knowledgeable about the animals and it was clear they were passionate in what they do so well done to you all and long may it continue."

Animal Care and Interaction

Pros:

  • "The animals appeared really well kept and their enclosures were spacious and clean. We got to pet a little skunk and a ferret."
  • "The animals are not a show, they are treated like family and the way they act around the staff shows they are looked after very well."
  • "Also had a slice of cake and it was delicious."
  • "You could feed the pigs and emus and the food was only a pound a bag. You could also stroke the pigs."
  • "Not loads of animals but perfect amount considering the keepers walk around telling you all about the animals, you can tell with how the animals act with the keepers that they are well and truly loved."
  • "The interactive part of the zoo is what makes this extra special too, we were there not even half an hour and we managed to feed otters, pet skunks and ferrets."
  • "We fed the wallabies and a staff member kindly brought out a ferret for us to stroke."
  • "The animals are so well cared for."

Cons:

  • "Took grandkids yesterday paid £30 for the 4 of us and I must say what a waste of money the place is so run down it seriously needs up dating there was a few animals some of them just sleep on through the day and only come out on a night and first thing in the morning when the zoo is shut the kids where really bored we expected to see a lot more really disappointed will not be returning."
  • "Overpriced for the size of the so-called zoo about 10 enclosure do not come here badly signposted can walk around it in 10 mins that's walking slowly save your money £24 for 2 adults and 2 children better places with animals that charge less."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

  • "Entry is £10 per adult and my little baby was free which is a reasonable price for the hands-on experience you get."
  • "Food really well priced and the cakes are absolutely delicious."
  • "Very good price if you're on a budget and a firm Green family favourite."
  • "Adult tickets £9 each, children £4 and under 4's free. Little shop for toys etc and a coffee shop with some lovely cakes. Very reasonably priced."
  • "The cafe is very reasonable, and you can spend a good few hours here watching the animals and feeding them too."
  • "The four of us in my family have an annual pass for here and visit at least every school holiday."
  • "The price was very reasonable for my family of 2 adults and 5 children. Great quality and range of food and drinks."
  • "Worth every penny. The owners/staff are the loveliest people; they’re incredibly welcoming and you can see that they have a genuine love and care for all of their animals."

Cons:

  • "The entry fee is not expensive at all."
  • "The price for adults is quite steep for what it is although I was happy to pay the price as you can tell they are trying to make the zoo better with new enclosures and animals."
  • "Do I think it's a little expensive for what it is...yes would I go again probably not."
  • "Maybe a little pricey to some until there are a few more animals, but you can see where the money is spent."

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