Pets' Corner
Pets' Corner
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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A farm yard atmosphere with a range of domesticated animals and some exotics. FREE ENTRY with a donation box and a gift shop where the monies from these contribute to the running.
Meets animal welfare guidelines
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Emily ele
Southend-on-Sea, UK3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Really sad and dont think we will be returning. Animals look tired & upset no shade or water was seen in this weather, the pigs were making really distressed noises, the horses were locked up stable looked too small no water was seen black horse was struggling to walk brown house was showing VERY CLEAR sings of depression (staring at a black wall for 30 mins straight). It was just very sad. To add not enough animals, cafe food/drinks poor in taste. Came home just thinking about the poor animals.
Written June 21, 2022
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Chrissyst12
Tias, Spain16 contributions
Mar 2023
This is a wonderful Small petting zoo. Set in a beautiful green parkland. It is free to enter but donations greatly received in a collection point. Children have loved pets corner for 3 generations in Harlow.
Written March 5, 2023
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Dubai Fam
Dubai, United Arab Emirates895 contributions
Oct 2022
This review is about Pets Corner located @ Town Park, Edinburgh Way, Harlow CM20 2QG, United Kingdom. Nice place to go with children again 5 to 14, I would say its like a family day out place. Mare can be done to improve the life of the animals in this place with better & bigger cages. It would be nice to have few washrooms for the kids and aged people, perhaps convenient store for water and snacks. The entrance is free but we were not able to see everything as lots of gates were closed. Would love to see this place again with more improvement for tourists and the visitors of the place. Few limited car parking available at the site against a fee. Good place for nature & animals’ lovers
Written October 22, 2022
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Kat C
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Feb 2023 • Family
We had a brilliant 8th birthday party at Pets Corner. The room is spacious and clean, with an outdoor area, kitchen facilities, two toilets and a lovely soft play/sensory corner. The visit from the animals was great - plenty of time to interact with them, lots of support and encouragement for kids who were a bit nervous, and really knowledgeable and engaging person from Pets Corner leading the session (we had Stacey, she was brilliant). The whole team was friendly and helpful, and we appreciated having enough time either side of the party to set up and pack away. The price was excellent for the experience and facilities - very much recommend!
Written February 19, 2023
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Hannah E
Harlow, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had my sons birthday party at pets corner. Everyone had such a great time! There are a few options of what you get to do; we chose the reptile experience, insect experience, and animal enrichment.
My son was over the moon being able to touch and hold all the animals.
We had exclusive use of the hall, with toilets and full kitchen amenities.
The staff were wonderful, really took their time with the kids and told them all about the animals.
Very reasonably priced too.
Thank you so much!
My son was over the moon being able to touch and hold all the animals.
We had exclusive use of the hall, with toilets and full kitchen amenities.
The staff were wonderful, really took their time with the kids and told them all about the animals.
Very reasonably priced too.
Thank you so much!
Written October 15, 2023
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Cathy P
Northampton, UK107 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Such a lovely little place! Good range of animals & came at the right time to see new-born lambs. Highly recommended for a good hour or so entertainment for little ones. Nice play area for kids too & large grass area for picnicking. Can't believe its all free too! Plus free parking for upto 2 hours at weekends at School Lane nearby.
Written April 30, 2022
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gillianweatherburn
Loughton, UK550 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A really lovely area to take children. There are many different animals and birds to see and it’s small enough for little ones to enjoy. The fences are at good heights for the children to get a good view. Although it’s free there is a donation box which hopefully people feel is worth using. Coffee shop and small shop and a fabulous playground next to it
Written July 3, 2023
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mandy d
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Well worth a visit if living within say 20 miles or so of Harlow. Especially good for little ones as it is set in a nice park with ducks, child play area for smaller ones. Plus the Pets Corner all of which are free of charge. Pets Corner do ask for a voluntary donation to help with costs, so if visiting do leave them something in the metal dog collection box. Also have a small gift shop with nice range of related soft toys and products. Even 2 hours free parking close by on a Sunday. Animals well cared for. Also cafe next to the Pets Corner so place to refuel. We have been twice with our two year old grandson and would go again.
Written January 15, 2024
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Louise T
London, UK25 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Visited here before with the grand kiddies over the years and slowly the palace is getting worse ,not sure if certain people are made to work there as a punishment by some of there language and they way they kicked some of the ducks out of the way quite possibly,
A lot of the animals had no water and cages full of over a few days of animal droppings In them they animals looked depressed and unloved not groomed etc ,I know winter coats fall off etc. it I worked for the RSPCA as a volunteer years ago so I'm not adverse to how animals should and can appear.
The fish area was filthy had not be cleaned clearly for days , a farm expect a certain amount of muck and dirt but this was beyond reasonable there where I counted 15 people all appeared to be contacted to the farm but only two working( council workers wud be proud) no supervision of the animals no one seemed to keep an eye on visitors ,one who I had to tell off for hitting the goat on the head,,
Yes the place is free but even some expectations are expected ,,
Are the rescue animals is that why some are In a bit of a state ? If so I think signs saying this wouldn't go a miss
Hopefully this is just a bad time or something for them and they are going to improve
A lot of the animals had no water and cages full of over a few days of animal droppings In them they animals looked depressed and unloved not groomed etc ,I know winter coats fall off etc. it I worked for the RSPCA as a volunteer years ago so I'm not adverse to how animals should and can appear.
The fish area was filthy had not be cleaned clearly for days , a farm expect a certain amount of muck and dirt but this was beyond reasonable there where I counted 15 people all appeared to be contacted to the farm but only two working( council workers wud be proud) no supervision of the animals no one seemed to keep an eye on visitors ,one who I had to tell off for hitting the goat on the head,,
Yes the place is free but even some expectations are expected ,,
Are the rescue animals is that why some are In a bit of a state ? If so I think signs saying this wouldn't go a miss
Hopefully this is just a bad time or something for them and they are going to improve
Written June 20, 2014
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I am sorry that you did not enjoy your trip to Pets Corner on this occasion.
The day you visited we had a large group of young people volunteering as part of a community day. I don't know if you may be referring to this group but we try to engage many people of all abilities to help and promote a good understanding and education in animal welfare particulaly young people. This is a very positive role in our involvement with the community and wellbeing of people. The group was very well supervised so suprised to think it could be them. Certain tasks were left for the group which may explain a couple of the smaller animal pens awaiting cleaning We do have many other groups of people who are visiting.
Our Reindeer are in moult at the moment as are some of the animals and do not always appear their best during this time. Particulaly the reindeer.
The staff work to a very high standard and follow animal management plans so our animals welfare are checked fairly regulaly throughout the day. All animals are given fresh water in the morning then topped up throughout the day. Its a shame you never brought this to a member of staffs attention.
I am sorry that your first review had to be a terrible one especially after visiting Pets Corner on many occasions.
I have noted your concerns and will investigate to ensure all visitors enjoy their visit to Pets Corner.
Written July 1, 2014
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CPTJ2013
8 contributions
A great place for children to visit. Lots of animals and its free, what more could you want! We regularly go and would recommend it to those who like animals.
Written January 11, 2015
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Is pets corner wheelchair accessible?
Written September 5, 2018
Yes Pets Corner is wheel chair friendly with smooth surfaces, DDA compliant slopes and accessible to see the animals. We also have a cafe next door wheel chair accessible and a changing places toilet. Kind Regards Justin
Written September 6, 2018
few minutes parking for disabled, yes wheelchair friendly.
Written January 1, 2019
Can I buy food there for my grandchild
Written August 27, 2017
Thank you for your enquiry. Yes you can buy bags of food for the animals in our gift shop currently 50p per bag. Please note we have a daily limit sold and we do not allow public to feed the Horses and Donkeys so early visit if you wish to feed advised. We open at 11.00am. All the other animals are fine to feed. Enjoy your visit.
Written August 28, 2017
A Tripadvisor member
How old do you have to be to purchase a pet from your store?
Written September 13, 2015
Justin H
Harlow, United Kingdom
We are not a Pet Store so unfortunately we do not sell animals. You may be thinking of Pets at Home. Unfortunately I do not know their age policy, Sorry.
Written September 13, 2015
Justin H
Harlow, United Kingdom
Hi, I am very sorry but we will still be undergoing refurbishment works so will be closed. We will have many of the larger animals grazing in our paddocks which you will still be able to see and Pet. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Written September 7, 2015
Just wondering if it is open at the moment or is it still being refurbished
Written August 11, 2015
Justin H
Harlow, United Kingdom
Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately Pets Corner is still closed at present to allow major refurbishment works to take place. You can still see some of the animals out grazing in the paddocks. We also have activity days being held throughout the summer holidays so people can still meet our smaller animals during the closure. We hope to open again very soon but please check our website for updates.
We apologise for any inconvenience during our closure.
Kind Regards Pets Corner.
Written August 19, 2015
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