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Paignton Zoo

Type:Zoo

Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

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Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
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Opening Dates and Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
2025 Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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Please go to the Paignton Zoo website to find full information regarding current day admission prices.

About

VISIT PAIGNTON ZOO FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OUT…

With thousands of astonishing animals amid 80 acres of glorious gardens, Paignton Zoo offers a fantastic day out in South Devon!

 

Discover gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, tigers, red pandas, and rhinos as you explore specially designed habitats from savannah to tropical forest. Brave the wobbly bridge over Lemur Wood, marvel at our cheeky troop on Baboon Rock, and venture inside our immersive Crocodile Swamp exhibit.

 

To refuel during the day, there are various food outlets around the site to grab a drink or snack, or you can enjoy a spot of lunch at the Island Restaurant in the heart of the zoo. Situated in the main entrance, the Living World gift shop is stocked full of unique gifts, cuddly toys, souvenirs, and an eco-friendly range.

 

Paignton Zoo is a registered charity, so not only do you get a great day out, you know your money is going to a good cause: supporting education, scientific research and practical conservation. Part of Wild Planet Trust, Paignton Zoo supports a number of projects in the UK and overseas that aim to conserve wildlife in the wild, as well as playing a key role in breeding programmes for rare and endangered species.

 

Paignton Zoo is open from 10am every day (except Christmas Day).

 

Closing times and last entry varies throughout the year so please see their website to find out more.

Gradings

  • Quality Assured - Visitor Attraction Visit England
Quality Assured - Visitor Attraction Visit England

Awards

  • Visit EnglandQuality Assured Visitor Attraction Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2019
  • TripAdvisor AwardsTripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2020 TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2020 2020
  • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Twotime
      Devon, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A great day out for all age groups
      5 of 5 stars
      02/08/2025
      A very enjoyable day at this zoo. The grandchildren loved seeing so many animals and spending time exploring. The zoo is beautifully kept and at this time of year the flowers and trees are especially... Read full review
    • Victoria C
      Giraffe experience
      5 of 5 stars
      05/08/2025
      Went with my daughter whilst on holiday to do the giraffe experience as part of her birthday present. Jake the experience host was so welcoming and knowledgeable. He really welcomed all our... Read full review
    • R M
      Fantastic day, fully recommend it
      5 of 5 stars
      06/08/2025
      I recently visited Paignton Zoo and had a fantastic day. There was so much to see. The zoo is really well laid out, and we certainly found enough to fill a whole day. The zoo keepers were really... Read full review

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    Facilities

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Facilities

    Other

    • Gift Shop

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
    • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
    • Guide Dogs Permitted - Not near the Big Cats
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Ramp/Level Access
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Attraction Facilities

    • Shop

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant - Restaurant seating 400 max, and bar; snack kiosk, outdoor seating for 50.
    • Picnic Site

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Establishment Features

    • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
    • Open All Year
    • Picnic Area
    • Shop
    • Tea / Coffee Shop
    • Toilets

    Key Features

    • Approx length of visit - An average visit to the zoo is 4 to 5 hours or a whole day, for guests who like to see everything around the site.
    • In countryside
    • In town/city centre
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Parking & Transport

    • Free Car Parking
    • On Bus Route
    • Parking (free)

    Payment Methods

    • Booking essential
    • Contactless payment accepted

    Specialist Features

    • Family Fun
    • Marketed towards children
    • Marketed towards families
    • Marketed towards senior citizens
    • Marketed towards student/youth

    Sustainability

    • Plastic-Free

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Educational Visits Accepted

    Travel & Trade

    • Group discounts available
    • Wi-fi available

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    Paignton Zoo

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    Paignton Zoo is located on the A3022 Totnes Road, 1 mile from Paignton town centre. Once in Paignton follow the brown tourist signs, marked with an elephant and 'Zoological Gardens'. The zoo is situated near to Morrisons supermarket. The car park for the zoo is to the left from the roundabout.

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