Birmingham Nature Centre

Home to a wide range of animals from across the world. These animals include many charismatic and exciting species like meerkats, lemurs and otters. The Centre has a wide collection of endangered reptiles.

These animals include many charismatic and exciting species like meerkats, lemurs and otters. The Centre has a wide collection of endangered reptiles, and it plays an important role in international breeding programmes for them.

The Nature Centre is gradually changing its focus from a collection of various animals to housing endangered species and focusing on animal conservation and captive breeding programmes. This will give people a chance to see an increasing amount of rare and exotic species in Birmingham.

Whether you are interested in animal conservation or just having a fun day out with the family, the Birmingham Nature Centre offers something for everyone. Come and see the exciting and fun animals. We're nearer than you think!

Keeper for a Day

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a zoo keeper? With our Keeper For A Day experience you can find out!

Pre-booking essential - to make an enquiry please follow this link

Activities for Schools

The Centre provides an ideal opportunity to study many subjects including science, literacy, numeracy and citizenship skills along with offering stimulation for looking at geography, history, art and of course environmental projects. Schools activities are booked through our Ranger Service.

For more information or to make a booking please visit our Ranger Service School Sessions page.