It’s quite a small zoo, but this is actually an asset. It is small, but perfectly formed, nestled, as it is, in a lovely woodland (or forest!) setting. e were lucky enough to visit on beautiful summers day with hot sunshine, so the shade afforded by the tree canopy was very welcome
The most important aspect of any zoo, however, is the animals and at Amazona, they seemed to be very contented in large, well thought out enclosures (not a lot of concrete on display here). The animals seemed to be active, well kept and, well, happy!
As was out little one. Thea had a smile on her face the whole time we were there. Particular highlights were the caimans, the tapir, the flamingoes and the owls (Old Brown, as Littley kept calling them). 
It was also nice to see the wild hare having free rein of the park, with special access holes allowing them into and though all of the enclosures.
Outdoor Playground
As well as the animals, a lot of thought has gone into providing a safe and stimulating environment for younger guests. Thea loved the climbing frame and other outdoor play equipment, especially the giant bouncing pillows, which is something we’ve never seen before.
Indoor soft play
There is also a very impressive indoor soft play area next to the gift shop, which had a great two-storey climbing frame for the older children and a separate toddler area for the very young. Littley, at 2, was comfortable with both areas, although couldn’t quite face the helter-skelter slide. Maybe next time! Another unusual feature of the soft play was a series of air tubes which allowed the children to fire plastic balls into the air. Shrieks of delight were often to be heard!
Verdict
What initially seemed to be a fairly hefty entrance fee (£21 for two adults – young children go free), ultimately we left feeling that our time at Amazona was good value for money, and would thoroughly recommend Amazona. We went back to Waverley feeling exhausted, but happy!