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Zoos in the UK Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz on zoos in the UK.

A multiple-choice quiz by SENTINELUK. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SENTINELUK

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,728

Updated
Feb 24 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
673

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1. Which zoo is in Stanley Park in Lancashire? Hint

Blackpool Zoo

Southport Zoo

Knowsley Safari Park

Chester Zoo

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2. Which zoo has an exhibit called "Feathered Feats"? Hint

London Zoo

Paignton Zoo

Bristol Zoo

Belfast Zoo

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3. Which of these zoos is in Norfolk? Hint

Twycross Zoo

Newquay Zoo

Banham Zoo

Woburn Abbey

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4. Which zoo features the "Darwin Maze"? Hint

Drayton Manor

Banham Zoo

Blackpool Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo

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5. Which of these zoos is in Essex? Hint

Southport Zoo

Paignton Zoo

Colchester Zoo

Longleat

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6. When it was first opened in 1931, which zoo was the largest in the UK? Hint

Newquay Zoo

Welsh Mountain Zoo

Linton Zoological Gardens

Chester Zoo

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7. Which zoo has a dragon maze? Hint

London Zoo

Bristol Zoo

Newquay Zoo

Southport Zoo

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8. Which zoo specialises in primates? Hint

Newquay Zoo

Twycross Zoo

Banham Zoo

Amazonia Zoo

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9. Which zoo is in Colwyn Bay? Hint

Longleat

Welsh Mountain Zoo

Woburn Abbey

Pettitt's Animal Adventure Park

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10. Which zoo was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles? Hint

London Zoo

Belfast Zoo

Bristol Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which zoo is in Stanley Park in Lancashire?

Answer: Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo was established in 1972 and is set within 32 acres of landscaped gardens. It features over 400 animals and has a miniature railway and children's play area.

2. Which zoo has an exhibit called "Feathered Feats"?

Answer: Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo is a large zoo at 75 acres in size. There are 60 endangered species and the zoo has regular "meet the keepers" sessions who explain how they care for the animals. "Feathered Feats" is a parrot show. Also at the zoo is a miniature train and children's play area.

3. Which of these zoos is in Norfolk?

Answer: Banham Zoo

Banham Zoo has a large collection of primates and also snow leopards, cheetahs, zebras, penguins and exotic birds. It also has a deer park, woodland walk and adventure playground.

4. Which zoo features the "Darwin Maze"?

Answer: Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo is the largest zoo in Scotland at 80 acres in size. It has over a 1,000 animals ranging from tiny poison arrow frogs to massive white rhinos. It also had the world's largest penguin pool.

5. Which of these zoos is in Essex?

Answer: Colchester Zoo

Over 75 types of animal can be found at Colchester Zoo, including elephants, snakes, parrots, seals, penguins and birds of prey.

6. When it was first opened in 1931, which zoo was the largest in the UK?

Answer: Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has over 5,000 animals of 500 species including chimpanzees, orang-utans, penguins, elephants, birds of prey and bats. It also has a childrens farm.

7. Which zoo has a dragon maze?

Answer: Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo is a small zoo in Cornwall and features regular animal handling sessions. The zoo features a monkey enclosure, penguin pool, tropical house, lion house and tortoise enclosure.

8. Which zoo specialises in primates?

Answer: Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo was set up in the 1960s and specialises in primates including gibbons, gorillas, orang-utans and chimpanzees. The zoo also has lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, sealions and penguins.

9. Which zoo is in Colwyn Bay?

Answer: Welsh Mountain Zoo

The Welsh Mountain Zoo overlooks Colwyn Bay and has panoramic views of both the coast and mountains. Animals are housed in natural settings and include lions, elephants, penguins and parrots. There are falconry displays in the summer.

10. Which zoo was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles?

Answer: London Zoo

London Zoo was opened in 1828 and has the world's first aquarium. The zoo has over 8,000 animals including insects, reptiles and fish. It also has a children's zoo and the Moonlight World where day and night are reversed.

Source: Author SENTINELUK

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