Скачать или смотреть The Wild Badgers At Hoo Zoo's Badger Hide

The Badger Hide experience at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World offers a rare chance to observe one of Britain’s most iconic nocturnal animals up close, in a natural and respectful way.

Guests spend the evening in a purpose-built hide overlooking a badger sett that has been active for more than 30 years. The hide is comfortable, with seating designed for quiet observation, and positioned so visitors can watch without disturbing the animals. As dusk falls, the badgers often emerge to forage, play, and interact with one another, giving you a glimpse into their usually hidden world.

While the focus is on badgers, the experience often includes encounters with other wildlife too. Tawny owls may be heard calling in the trees, foxes sometimes pass through the area, and smaller woodland birds or mammals may also appear, making it feel like a window into the secret life of the countryside at night.

The experience runs on selected evenings (commonly Saturdays) and lasts several hours, encouraging patience and quiet observation. Because the badgers are wild, sightings can’t be guaranteed, but the sett is well established, so chances are generally good. Even on quieter nights, the atmosphere of sitting in nature at dusk is part of the appeal.

Overall, it’s a calm, immersive, and memorable experience—ideal for families, photographers, or anyone with a love of wildlife who wants to see badgers behaving naturally in their own habitat.