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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
2023 Opening (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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Guide Prices

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 over 2000 animals and countless amazing plants across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds, you are in for a fantastic day out at Paignton Zoo! Located in South Devon, it is one of the South West’s most exciting visitor attractions and one of Britain’s top zoos.

Discover your favourite species, big and small, including gorillas, orang-utans, giraffes, tigers, crocodiles, red pandas and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way.

As well an being an inspiring day out come rain or shine, Paignton Zoo is part of Wild Planet Trust, a conservation charity that aims to help halt species decline.

Get up close to some of the animal wonders of the world across their specially designed habitats – from the savannah to the wetlands to the tropical forest. Come face to face with three different species of lemur in Lemur Wood, spot the community of Hamadryas baboons hanging out at Baboon Rock, be captivated by Komodo dragon Khaleesi at Crocodile Swamp and discover exotic plants across the botanical gardens.

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

  • TripAdvisor AwardsTripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2020 TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2020 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
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    • Very Good
      1294
    • Average
      477
    • Poor
      242
    • Terrible
      216

    Recent Reviews:

    • Charlene S
      Southampton, United Kingdom
      Paignton Zoo GloWild - don’t waste your money!!
      1 of 5 stars
      25/11/2023
      We visited the GloWild experience this evening. We were hoping for a magical Christmas experience as the website certainly makes it look that way, but what we got was a few cheap lights. I’ve seen... Read full review
    • Gareth J
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Expensive day to walk a building site 😞
      1 of 5 stars
      04/12/2023
      A lack of accessible animals and lots of building work going on spoilt a day with the grandchildren. Despite it being cold there were no gorillas, giraffes on show inside or out ? In fact the giraffe... Read full review
    • MrsEggyx
      Devon, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Glo wild major disappointment
      1 of 5 stars
      05/12/2023
      Glo wild was a massive disappointment, the past 2 years we have done the train of lights which is amazing but fancied a change. The very few displays that they had were pretty but never worth the... Read full review

    Related Events

    17/11/2023 - 02/01/2024

    GloWild at Paignton Zoo, part of Bay of Lights, Paignton, DevonGloWild at Paignton ZooOur biggest event yet! We will be ending our centenary year in style with our biggest ever festive event! Join us after dark for an immersive light experience featuring a variety of beautiful, interactive light installations, entertainers and a silent disco. An immersive light experience The…
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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

    • Free car parking
    • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
    • Open All Year
    • Picnic Area
    • Plastic-Free
    • 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

    • 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

    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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