Abbotsbury Swannery Zoos

For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.

An audio visual show about the Swannery runs hourly during the day. Families will particularly enjoy the wealth of educational information and the ugly duckling trail.

Incredibly, from the end of May, you can wander safely around the nests, observing at close quarters the antics of the fluffy cygnets.

Summer Times - 19th March 2005 to 2nd October 2005.

7 days 10am to 6pm last admission 5pm.

Autumn Times - 3rd October 2005 to 30th October 2005.

7 days 10am to 5pm last admission 4pm. .