Heaton Park Animal Centre — Attraction in Manchester

My granddaughter who is 24 years old has visited Heaton park on numerous occasions walking her dogs ...but had not until Thursday 5th December visited the animal park ...as I was visiting her from London and we are both animal lovers se took this opportunity to visit the animal park ....what a disgrace....three donkeys housed in a tiny shed the two pigs not much better ...the ducks were up to their knees in water and mud... with which appeared to be very little shelter there ...what an upsetting disappointment....I asked two men who were unloading supply's into a shed .about the donkeys the older was really not very willing to say much...said this was their winter home and in summer they were out in the field ...winter in this country is at least 4 months so those poor animals are stuck in that tiny enclosure for all this time ....you should be ashamed of the treatment of all of these creatures in your care ...I would have willingly paid to go visit them to improve their conditions...

As someone who is a lover of animals, this centre is really disappointing and cruel. Alot of the animals there lack space to roam around and are kept in small cages. Heaton park is massive and has so much free grass space, its upsetting to see them keeping the animals there. For the sake of the animals a new centre needs to be built where lots of space can be given to all the animals who can freely roam around safely. That sort of arrangement will no doubt be causing severe stress, depression and heartbreak to all the animals. If the centre cant be trusted with these animals and cant educate themselves then they need to close down and surrender all the animals to animal charities. This is supposed to be a place of peace and happiness but it is not. It is supposed to be a place of education for everyone but all this shows is how not to look after animals. Change...

A Perfect Day Out at Heaton Park!

Heaton Park is an absolute gem! Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a family day out, or just somewhere to unwind, this place has it all. The grounds are beautifully maintained with plenty of green space, scenic views, and historic charm. The boating lake, animal center, and playgrounds make it ideal for kids, while the stately Heaton Hall adds a touch of history.

There’s also a great café, clean facilities, and lots of walking trails. I especially loved how spacious it felt – even on a busy weekend, it never felt overcrowded. Free entry and affordable parking are a bonus too!

Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike. A true escape in the heart...