Capybara Discovery Week at Hobbledown
- 23rd - 31st May 2026
Join us this May half term for one of the most exciting family days out in Surrey. From our special Capybara Adventure Quest and keeper talks to indoor play, outdoor adventure villages, birds of prey and hands-on animal encounters, there’s a full day of fun waiting at Hobbledown. Whether you're searching for things to do with kids near Epsom or planning a memorable half term treat, Capybara Discovery Week brings animals, play and unforgettable experiences together in one magical place.
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NEW Open Dated Tickets
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Our Most Flexible Ticket!
ONLINE FROM £24.50 PER PERSON
- Flexible entry - visit on any one day within a month of purchase
- No need to book, just arrive on your chosen day
- Full day entry
- Access to all outdoor adventure play areas, the indoor playbarn & Imaginarium
- Access to all farm and zoo animal areas
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General Admission
BEST VALUE
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Stay and Play All Day!
WALK UP PRICE £24.50 PER PERSON
ONLINE FROM £22.50 PER PERSON
- Select your visit date when booking
- Full day entry
- Access to all outdoor adventure play areas, the indoor playbarn & Imaginarium
- Access to all farm and zoo animal areas
- Capybara event activities included
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Afternoon Saver Tickets
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Afternoon Play!
WALK UP PRICE £19.50 PER PERSON
ONLINE FROM £17.50 PER PERSON
- Select your visit date when booking
- Visit any time after 2:30pm
- Access to all outdoor adventure play areas, the indoor playbarn & Imaginarium
- Access to all farm and zoo animal areas
- Capybara event activities included
A Magical Half Term Awaits Including:
🪀 Indoor Play Barn
🛝 Outdoor Adventure Play Villages
🦫 Capybara Adventure Quest (May Half Term Special!)
💬 Meet the Capybaras – Keeper Talks
🗺 Capybara Treasure Hunt & Trail
🫧 Capybara Bubble Disco
🎨 Design a Capybara Poster Competition
🎬 Capybara Stories with the Hobblers
🎡 Capybara Surprise Prize Wheel
🔥 Marshmallow Toasting*
🐪 Zoo + Farm Animals
🐾 Animal Walk-Through Enclosures
🦅 Birds of Prey
🦎 The Imaginarium
🐢 Daily Animal Talks
* additional fee applies
Check out our unforgettable line-up this half term...
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Capybara Treasure Hunt
Follow the clues hidden around Hobbledown and uncover fascinating capybara facts along the way. Solve the puzzle, complete the trail, and add another stamp to your passport.
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Meet The Keeper - Capybara and Friends
Get to know our laid-back capybaras at our special keeper talks. Find out what they eat, why they love water, and how we care for them - plus discover the other animals they share their world with. A must for curious young explorers.
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Capybara Suprise Prize Wheel
Spin the wheel for your chance to win capybara goodies, stickers and special surprises. Every spin is a winner!
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Capybara Fact Challenge
Think you know your capybaras? Test your knowledge in our quick-fire fact challenge with the hobblers and see if you can become a true Capybara Expert.
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Capybara Bubble Disco
Even capybaras love a party! Head to the Thinkery for a lively bubble disco filled with music, dancing, and clouds of floating bubbles. Jump, spin and celebrate Capybara Week in style. 🫧
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Capybara Adventure Quest
Join the Capybara Adventure Quest this half term! Pick up your Capybara Passport and complete fun challenges around the park. Collect your stamps, discover amazing facts, and earn a special explorer prize at the end.
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Design a Capybara Poster
Let your creativity run wild! Design your own capybara poster and enter our daily competition. We’ll choose a winning design each day - and there’s a capybara-themed prize waiting.
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Capybara Stories with The Hobblers
Ideal for younger visitors and animal lovers alike, Capybara Stories offers a calm, interactive break between exploring, climbing and meeting the animals. With charming storytelling, playful moments and plenty of capybara cuteness, it’s a lovely way to slow down and enjoy the magic of May Half Term.
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Outdoor Adventure Play Villages
Explore themed play villages packed with towering wooden forts, secret tunnels and slides, wander through the bustling Courtyard Play Village, dig for treasure in Crystallite Mine, and bounce with joy on giant Jumping and Water Pillows.
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Indoor Playbarn
The Indoor Playbarn is bursting with climbing, sliding, bouncing and adventure for all ages, rain or shine.
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Marshmallow Toasting
Gather around the open fire and toast giant, gooey marshmallows. Enjoy a tasty treat, make memories, and share lots of sticky‑fingered fun! 🔥🍡
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Zoo and Farm Animals
Meet a wonderful variety of animals at Hobbledown! From cheeky meerkats and curious alpacas to giant Flemish rabbits, capybaras and ring‑tailed lemurs, there’s so much to see and learn. 🐾
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Animal Walk-Through Enclosures
Step inside and explore spaces where friendly animals roam freely! Meet lemurs, goats, and other gentle residents up close, watch them explore, and enjoy a safe, interactive experience perfect for curious little adventurers. 🐐✨
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Birds of Prey
Get up close to majestic owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons. Watch incredible flying displays and learn fascinating facts about these powerful birds. 🦅🦉✨
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The Imaginarium
Part reptile house, part water play, part insectarium and part interactive jungle, the Imaginarium combines hands-on, messy play with live animals - all housed in a themed building with caves, tunnels and pools galore!
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Animal Talks
Step into a sparkling bubble adventure! Run, jump, and twirl through a cloud of giant, glistening bubbles, and watch as little hands try to catch the magic in the air! 🫧
Animal Experiences
🐾 This May half term, get closer to the magic at Hobbledown Epsom! Meet friendly farm animals, hand-feed capybaras, greet curious meerkats, and dive into our Zookeeper for a Day experiences.
🌿 Fun, educational, and unforgettable! Learn from expert keepers, explore behind the scenes, and create magical memories that last long after your visit.
Caybara Adventure Quest Week FAQs
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Make this May half term magical!
Don’t let the fun stop here! Book your next adventure at Hobbledown and create more magical memories today. ✨🫧
