Johnsons of Old Hurst
| Johnsons of Old Hurst | |
|---|---|
 Johnsons of Old Hurst café in 2024 | |
Interactive map of Johnsons of Old Hurst | |
| Location | Church Street, Old Hurst |
| Owner | Johnson family |
| Website | Official website |
Johnsons of Old Hurst is a zoo and farm shop in Old Hurst, Cambridgeshire, UK (historic county of Huntingdonshire).[1][2][3]
History
It began operating as a family farm before becoming a zoo and tourist attraction.[4] As of 2025 it was owned by the fourth generation of the Johnson family.[5][6][7]
In 2026, a child was injured at the zoo after allegedly being thrown into the crocodile enclosure; a man was arrested by Cambridgeshire Constabulary on suspicion of attempted murder.[8][9] On 1 July 2026, the family released a statement thanking zoo staff for rescuing the injured 3-year-old child.[10]
References
- ↑ "A pair of lions have moved to Johnsons of Old Hurst near Huntingdon". BBC. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Capybaras come to Cambridgeshire". BBC. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "The affordable day out perfect for animal lovers this Easter". Cambridgeshire Live. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Call of the Wild". BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "The small Cambridgeshire village with an award-winning farm shop". Cambridgeshire Live. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Our story". Johnsons of Old Hurst. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Farm's zoo animals and staff star in Nativity in Cambridgeshire". BBC News Online. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Ozanne, Phoebe. "Boy injured in crocodile enclosure". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "Incident at Johnson's of Old Hurst". Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Whittaker, Adam (2026-07-01). "Statement released after incident at Johnson's of OId Hurst zoo". Attractions Daily. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
