Great place for kids interested in tropical plants and small creatures. Plenty of educational material around to read about the plants or the animals. In the main room, some of the larger birds are free to roam around amongst everyone. The place is not too big so younger kids shouldnt lose interest. Theres a nice small play area and outside seating area for kids to play and a cafe serving hot drinks and ready made snacks.

This is an adorable place to take youngsters. A 45 min walk around an indoor rainforest with beautiful tropical live plants, flowers, fish, birds and animals. Theres also a cafe, outdoor and indoor seating areas, play area and a shop. Was a nice place to go on a rainy day.

For what youre paying, this place is quite good. What I had in my head to what was actually there were two very different things.I was expecting a very small Eden project like building. However this was not the case, it was quite small maybe half a football pitch and more green housey. Great insight to animals from our planet and a variety of Endangered Species.

This is a great half day out choice. There are lots of interesting plants and animals to see.The social distancing measures are great but it does mean that you may have to wait to see some of the animals.My tips would be to make sure that you book and maybe come 30 to 45 minutes into your slot as the guests will be more dispersed at that point.Also, the sloth was right in the corner behind another exhibit when I went and I almost missed them. There was an attendant by them to direct you but if you havent seen them, just take another look for the sign and attendant.The gift shop has standard zoo items as well as some nice artsy pieces.If you or your children love animals or plants I would definitely recommend this experience

Interesting place to visit, nice to get up close to some of the animals. Give you insight into what a inpact rain forest have on our planet

Nice little place. Lots of stuff inside but even with looking at everything and walking slowly we were finnished in an hour. Spent some time sitting in the garden/park area and got an ice cream and drink from the cafe but it was a bit run down. I thought the ticket price was quiet expensive compared to other attractions. One way system for covid worked well.

I have to say the staff were excellent, so kind and professional. There was ample parking upon arrival and the gentleman at the ticket desk was excellent and genuinely excited that it was our first time to visit. We love rainforests and I expect my daughter will study this at school at some point. The animals themselves looked happy and well cared for, this is what is most important to us. Staff were cleaning areas out as we walked around and interacting with the animals which was lovely to see. The tropical jungle was excellent with all variety of flora and fauna which is a passion of mine. The reason for 3 ⭐⭐⭐ stars is because the Butterfly Enclosure was closed and this was the main reason for visiting. I was going to email them before booking the ticket but the website specifically says watch butterflies roam in our tropical glass houses. We were disappointed and the website should really be updated or it should be made clear this section is closed. The gentleman at the ticket desk was so kind and explained this to us. I cant fault the customer service at all. There are outdoor park and cafe facilities which was nice and the garden was planted with some unusual plants. We will be back, you could make a morning or an afternoon of it, just hope next time the butterflies are available for us to admire.

Always the best day out with two children. They both love looking for the animals and have done since they could walk 🥰😍 now we regularly sit and sketch animals as we stroll about.

Really lovely afternoon at the living rainforest, lots of animals and plants to see, no butterflies whilst we were there but guessing we were just not on the right day! Nice little cafe and a play area outside. Highly recommended getting annual membership as its not much more than a daily ticket especially if local. The only downside was that I was on my own with my baby and the toilets dont really accommodate this, I only have a small buggy but it wouldnt fit in the door of the ladies and the baby changing area didnt have a toilet...so I ended up having to dash in whilst baby stayed in the buggy outside but a minor complaint really.

Nice little place, lots of small enclosures with animals and a lot of different and fantastical foiliage all around. The rainforest area is a wonderful maze of paths around ponds and enclosures.It is hot and humid so wear light, breathable clothing.There is a quaint little shop, cafe and outdoor play area as well and the staff are really friendly too. The site is very accessible and other than one part path with stairs on (that you can simply roll around) its wheelchair friendly tooThe rainforest area took us about 45 mins in total but was wonderful. There are some birds free roaming all around which are quite placid and happy to pose for pics as long as you dont get too close.We went as soon as they opened in the morning and were in time for the toucan to be fed by the staff. Watching the keeper throw grapes to the toucan who caught them in its beak was an amazing sight.Great for a quick fun escape and ideal for kids.

This is a small experience that will last 2 hours max.However there is a good range of animals and I really liked that some were roaming free.

Very good for a half day visit. One way system in place and good social distance measures. Helpful and chatty staff who make you feel welcome. Its quite muddy on the inside walkway in places so make sure you wear appropriate footwear unlike us.... kids loved it and lots of animals to get close too . Definitely recommend it. Kids lunch box deal available in the canteen also which was helpful.

Great value place to go. Not very big and can easily go round twice in an hour. However you only have to pay once a year and you receive an annual pass. There is a small play park outside and restaurant which can be used to break up the day abit.

Another great charity for understanding the consequences of deforestation etc.The sloth is a free agent, but we couldnt see him anywhere.Recommended to visit here.

Cool, interesting place to spend an hour. All the creatures are easy to see, with good descriptions close by. Unusual animals, reptiles, birds and fish. Amazing tropical plants. Some of the birds are trotting around you. Friendly cafe, souvenir shop, kids play area and toilets.

Great little place to visit on a grey miserable day (and any other kind of day to be honest). Weve been here before a few years back and thought it was good, but small. This time around, with our 9 month old being carried around...It was perfect! Good selection of animals to gawp at. The team has done well with the social distancing, although I imagine it can be a bit challenging when busier (was super quiet when we went) would recommend it for a visit and with our annual pass I know we will be back over the next year as our daughter grows!

Small little gem worth visiting in off peak hours if possible. Impressive plant collection and cute little birds freely roaming the greenhouse. We missed the sloth but enjoyed our stop here.

Great place for a few hours, lots to see for the size of the place.The whole place has a welcoming feel and the animals all seem happy and look well looked after with care taken for their wellbeing .Myself and my family visited in early June 2021 and the covid measures in place really made us feel safe with a oneway system and 2 meter policy.Nice little gift shop with good range of items.Unfortunately we didnt eat in the cafe as we had lunch booked in elsewhere but it looked clean and comfortable.Overall I would definitely recommend this place and will be returning.

This is truly an amazing place to visit and the variety of plants & wildlife fascinating to walk amongst. The site is small in size but feels much larger once you immerse yourself in the indoor tropical environment. The work done here to highlight environmental concerns to wildlife and vegetation is commendable and a great place for all ages to visit. The admission fee covers unlimited return visits for a year, there is a decent cafe & shop, the staff are brilliant and a great educational experience. We visited mid week school term time, which is recommended to avoid car parking issues, better for photography, less noisy crowds and no seating problems in the cafe. Highly recommended to visit!

We visited yesterday on the way home to break up the journey. Our 5 month old baby was mesmerised by all the sounds and watching the birds run around. My partner and I managed to find the sloth and thought everything was well set up and we enjoyed ourself more than expected. We then had a lovely roll and hot drink from the coffee shop. It would be great if the place could continue to grow and get bigger and bigger.

A small attraction hidden in the Berkshire countryside but well worth visiting. Good Covid controls in place which didnt adversely impact the experience but felt safe. If you are lucky the visit is topped off by seeing the Sloth called Cinnamon who lives in the living Rainforest and can appear as you are walking around. She made an appearance on my visit and she was both adorable and chilled out as she took a feed whilst hanging from the ceiling.

Fab!! Great value for money and a lovely variety of animal and plant species. Staff friendly and helpful. Baguettes were fab too!!

The place itself is small but there are a lot of cool animals to see. Id highly recommend for people with kids. There is also a small café and gift shop on site.

I have visited this place a few times over the years and it has never failed to impress. The animals are very well cared for they appear to be happy in their environment and the display of plants and flowers are in my opinion excellent. The little restaurant has nice things to choose from and the shop is reasonably priced. So all in all a good afternoon was had.

Absolutly fantastic experience. Kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Walk through a very realistic rain forest with tropical birds wandering around your feet and stop at the enclosed animal exhibits from snakes to marmosets. Cafe has a fair selection of hot and cold food. Kids enjoyed the play area and shop. Good 2 hours spent with the family

Great afternoon at the living rainforest. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Got some lovely pictures. Learnt lots of interesting facts. Well worth a visit.

We turned up to this place not thinking it was going to be as good as it was.Its not very big but what you get is a well run and looked after tropical greenhouses.We took at least a couple of hours in there which included a break in their cafe, theres plenty of chances to take loads of snaps and letting the kids get closer to nature oh and when you buy your ticket it entitles you to a years free visits!

Good half day attraction. Quite small but plenty to see. Well set out. Wide variety of flora and fauna for a small area. Animals seem to be very well looked after. Small cafe on site, good educational information and a play area for the kids.

What a fantastic place dont know why we havent been before but will be back

What a disappointment! We looked at everything thoroughly but were done in about 40 minutes as there are only two rooms to walk around. Im not convinced the animals have enough room and the armadillo in particular was looking to escape poor thing! Toilet facilities are awful too. Not worth the money or the time sadly.

Best place for family and kids

A good way to spend an hour or so. Huge plants, some unusual animals too.One way system still in place AND either morning or afternoon visiting slots vua pre booking only.

Lota of amazing plants and animals. Definitely worth visiting!

Small place, half day (if that) but well worth a visit... Ticket is valid for multiple return trips which is great to combine with other activities locally.

A great place to spend a couple of hours. Very interesting for Children and Adults alike. Nice and warm in the Rainforest too which was very welcome on a freezing cold day in January.

Great couple of hours would highly recommend. Well done to all the staff.

Lovely place to visit when we were in the area, lots of unusual animals and plants, the food and drink at the cafe were a good price too!

Great place for a short excursion with kids. Some wildlife, plant life etc. Theres a cafe indoors and a gift shop. Not as big as you think but definately well kept and looked after. Only 4 stars because its important to go in the right season if you want to experience the fauna blooming.

Another fantastic visit to The Living Rainforest. The litte one loved it, first time hes been old enough to be interested in the animals and plants.

Lovely exhibit and well-labelled enclosures. My children (2 and 4) loved seeing everything

Absolutely brilliant place . Staff so friendly and helpful shame we couldnt find the sloth as she was hidding from us

Love this place! A whole years access for £10 whats not to love?! Small but lots to do, easily waste 2 hours on a couple of loops round. The baby loves looking fir the Slough and chasing the loose peacocks and birds. Great place even had a vegan carrot cake! We usually dont stay for food but will buy some snacks and a drink to be polite since the £10 yearly charge cleary isnt keeping them afloat. Also bought a couple of cute souvenirs. Will return many times over.

Great place - perfect in all weathers, lots of cool animals, great way to spend an hour or so. Went as an adult, but think it’s great for kids too.

Children and adults all enjoyed their visit.

*Experience before Covid ! *💚 this place. Always something different each time. As my two children have got older its become a competition to see who can find the water dragon 1st.Good value for money.Cafe available (inside and outside seating)Great for pushchairs/wheelchairs.Toilets for all.Park outside

A little bit run down, but some interesting things to see. Definitely worth an hour of your time.

Very enjoyable. Sloth making an appearance was the highlight

Lovely time spent with our 3 year old grandson, particularly pleased that we saw the sloth up close.

Open all yr round great place two see .and schools .most see 10 out of 10 .

Not very big, but big enough to spend a couple of hours there. Very fmily friendly with a nice playground outside. They are always making improvements, so its a bit better every time we visit.

A pleasant and quite interesting place to visit but its not very big and is crowded at busy times because of the narrow pathways.Most of the plants have little or no information about them displayed, although there is generally detailed information about the animals. The map handed out when buying tickets is basic and could be a good way of providing more comprehensive information.The discount for seniors is derisory really, at just 75p. However, on the plus side all tickets are actually for a years pass which is good value if return visits are planned. Only one of the two admission desks was staffed when I visited which created a very long queue and wait to get in.The cafe is small and offers a limited range of simple hot and cold snacks and drinks.However plenty of space is allocated to the gift shop which has a large selection of toys, books and mementos etc.All the staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Brilliant experience, I went on a Geography trip today as we are studying The Living Rainforest.

Quaint place, ideal for pre teens

The kids seem to always love it if your coach driver come off at Junction 13.

Perhaps I was expecting too much for nearly£12.00 per adult and not far off for above a two year old!!

Great value, my son loves it, been taking him since he was 8 months old! The sloth and the bearded dragons are hard to spot, but worth it when you finally do see them!

Very impressed with the measures put in place in light of the current pandemic. One way system outlined clearly by arrows and map. Multiple hand sanitising stations and masks mandatory for adults unless exempt. Great range of interesting plants and animals. It was nice to see some of the animals roaming around freely. Took us about an hour to get round it all. You can go in again if there is anything you missed or want to see again. Good place for a morning or afternoon but not a full day. Gift shop has some nice souvenirs with fairly reasonable prices.

Walk around and keep your eyes open. The sloth is out about.

Interesting place to visit but very small. We visited with 2 children and walking round slowly and reading all the information, it took less than an hour. As it cost nearly £40 to get in, it definitely wasnt good value for money. Good COVID restrictions in place with one way system.

It took us about 20 minutes to walk around the whole thing so I really recommend you exploring it thoroughly and having activities and resources, to make it more interactive especially for the older kids. There are some resources on The Living Rainforest website or you could simply have the kids try to find something in the rainforest beginning with each letter in the alphabet - the person who fills out their alphabet the fastest wins. Also if you can find Cinnamon the sloth then youre in for a treat, she is fascinating!

Children enjoyed it but think its over priced for what it is, not somewhere you can spend a whole morning or afternoon, let alone a day

Amazing place to visit

Cant find that sloth.... Will be back for another try with tickets that last a year!! Really enjoyable, 2 hours to go through the place.... So much to see....

Nice way to spend time with your little ones, exploring and learning!

Well presented facilities. Spent a lovely afternoon exploring the plants and animals who reside here. Very educational experience. Lovely cafe and shop. Good that your ticket purchases entitles you to return as many times as you want for a further 12 months.

Very cool and nice

Nice place for young kids, doesnt take very long and you have to book at least by Thursday to get a slot for Saturday

What a beautiful place

It was a great place to be but it takes quite little time to walk around but still very good

Its a small site but we were impressed, plenty of animals and plants

In all honesty you cannot really complain. All you can say is it is small and there is not much to see. Manage your expectations.

Needs a tidy up but a lovely hour or so out on a rainy day.

This place is worth a visit. It is probably going to appeal to children. There are some interesting creatures.

A place to go for a nice day out

Really good fun for our 17 month old twins. Took about an hour to go around with them.

Friendly staff on entry. But the social distancing and arrows for the supposed one way system had a lot to be desired. Very tatty and not well looked after. Unfriendly staff once inside the rainforest especially at the shop. A very unfriendly older woman...she needs retraining on customer service and friendliness.The food was ok but the wrap was wet and tastless. We were so looking forward to this visit but will not be returning and would not recommend it.

Great for all the family.

Lovely place to visit. We visit few times a year and never get bored. Kids have great time ☺

We were lucky to catch the afternoon tour, which was full of interesting things to see / learn and managed to keep even our 6-year old entertained for over an hour! Our daughter, who fainted due to the hot and humid atmosphere, was looked after by a very caring staff member and even enjoyed a private expedition through the two greenhouses with the manager. Tickets are valid for a year, so we might go back in future if we are in the area. Its a great day out, especially on a drizzly grey winters day.

This place is absolutely fantastic! We love coming here all throughout the year, its one of our favourite places! Thank you for all the work you do for our animals and rainforest. We look forward to returning again very soon!

Hadnt planned to stop here but we saw signs from the main road and took the chance, we absolutely loved it! A small but perfectly formed rainforest right in the heart of the UK! Enjoyed seeing all sorts of weird and wonderful flora & fauna. The £11 or do entry fee gets you in for the whole year of youre local too! Great for kids and adults alike, didnt try the cafe as it looked small and closed.

How are people saying half a day. Were were done in 40 mins and stopped to look at the animals that were out. Have to say have lived in andover and reading all my life and kept seeing signs thinking in my head it was going to be this big biome a bit like the Eden centre except its just a greenhouse with a few animalsGreat for kids but not appealing for adults.Also no social distancing and no masks except for staff. We were the only two today with masks on.

Lovely place to take the kids to and they can learn more about the animals and have a great day out

Very busy but no surprise given the weather. All well organised and controlled to ensure compliance with Covid regs. Due to lockdown some of the animals are no longer available but most of the old favourites are still proving crowd pleasers.

This place bare good ennit fam

OK. Great morning. Reasonably priced. But I reckon most people will be done in 1.5 to 2.5hrs. However I am fairly local and get a free return to use within one year so the price of admission is fine.On entering just before you pay for admission there are some educational quizzes, for various ages, that you can pick up to take around the exhibit with you. Well worth it.The exhibits are quite good. There is wildlife that roams free. We saw a lizard just sitting there on a branch at head height. There is a Sloth roaming about. Lots of ground birds just waking across the path in front of you.The cafe is OK. Not full on meals but OK for snacks and a coffee while the kids play in the park.Overall its good way to spend 2 or 3 hours.

Fantastic experience. I would like to revisit soon.

Its small but is great for a mini rainforest experience with some great animals and activities for kids. Your ticket entitles you to annual membership so if you do live nearby, itd be really handy as there looked like there was a good size play area too.

Great place, one can never tire of nature.

It is a great experience. Its indoors so weather is not an obstacle. decent and interesting variety of tropical plants and animals. Its important to notice that place is quite small. So if you are visiting from further away its probably worth having few more things planned in the same area.

This was something differentI loved the plants and the butterflies. Lots of children there of course. An adult only morning would be good as it was very noisy.

Educational and fun. Perfect place to stop for an hour or two off the M4 with the kids. Cafe simple, but staff very friendly and helpful.

Car park was a bit of a nightmare as people had parked on the entrance road so getting in and out was really difficult due to the sheer number of visitors.When we eventually got into the attraction it was good. Loved the free roaming birds. Couldnt see the sloth and the staff didnt know where it was hiding either.

The actual rainforest itself, and the animals & birds are amazing. The rest of the place detracts quite a lot. Very limited parking, reduced by rain, so we had a 45 minute queue to get the car in. Disabled toilet doubles as baby change, and is cramped and dirty. Cafe very crowded, play area very small and with little adult seating.

Super place for kids/families (and especially so for repeat visits) - thank you!

I cannot recommend this enough, our group had 2 year old to 85 year old people and they were all engaged and excited. The value for money for the entry price is unbeatable, well be back soon for sure!

Really well organised post Covid-19

The Living Rainforest may be small in size, but its packed full of stuff to discover!We managed to time our visit perfectly to join the start of a free guided tour. We were shown all manner of animals including a crocodile, a chameleon, a couple of stingrays, and a tarantula. There was a whole host of others including a dragon!The flora included some medicinal plants, a poisonous specimen and a fern that was around before the dinosaurs!The tour was entertaining as well as informative. There was some additional activity sheets for the kids. Refreshment could be found at the cafe and there is a play area to burn off any extra energy!Prices are in the region of £9 per person, including concessions. But I felt it was a fair entry fee, especially as your ticket is valid for a whole year. Well definitely be going back.

Waited ages queueing outside in the rain to get in, the car park is horrendous theres hardly any space at all. The place itself feels very run down and is not worth the price of admission. Its a ashame as the staff are quite friendly and its educational for all ages.

A lovely trip out for my toddler. A proper jungle experience - puddles and mud on the floor, dripping humidity from the ceiling and plants, animals scurrying around. He loves it! Bring your wellies! The staff are always lovely and last time let him feed the turtles. The entrance fee includes a year pass, so great value if you are fairly local, but probably seems a lot if you are coming for a one off.