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The Gruffalo Discovery Land!

Journey into the deep, dark wood meeting interactive characters from the much loved The Gruffalo story. 

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The Gruffalo Discovery Land at Twycross Zoo

Step Into The Story 2026

Step Into The Story

Discover Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake – and of course the Gruffalo himself – along your interactive journey through the deep, dark wood.

Alongside the much-loved characters from the bestselling children’s book The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, you’ll be introduced to real-life owls, snakes, butterflies and more.

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Join the Gruffalo’s Storytime at Twycross Zoo 23 May – 30 June  

This May half term and throughout June, enjoy a reading of The Gruffalo, joining in with familiar words and phrases, and meet the Gruffalo after the story. Brought to you in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, publisher of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child. 

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Step into the story of The Gruffalo and join us to discover...

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    ANIMAL DISCOVERY ZONES

    Discover fascinating facts about Fox, Owl and Snake in these interactive sensory zones! Don't forget to stamp your Ranger Training card as you pass through the wood!

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    BECOME A GRUFFALO RANGER

    Follow the trail and collect your stamps as you learn how to protect all of the animals that live in the deep dark wood to earn your Gruffalo Ranger certificate.

Plus, many more things to explore...

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    MEET ALL THE CREATURES

    Discover Great Grey Owls, Jamaican boas, and walkthrough the deep dark wood butterfly paradise

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    ...WALKTHROUGH WITH GOATS

    Stroll through our goat walkthrough before visiting Oh Crumbs! for Gruffalo crumble.

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    A WORLD OF IMAGINATION

    Encounter Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo; with new & improved animatronics, film-clips & touch and feel activities...

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    ... AND PLENTY OF FUN!

    Slide and swing on our Gruffalo playground, before a meet & greet with the Gruffalo himself.

©1999 & TM Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

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