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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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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.

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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-...Read More

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.

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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 MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Voyage15802183307
      Lovely gardens mostly un contaminated by animals
      3 of 5 stars
      06/07/2025
      Paignton zoo is set on a number of steep hills so be prepared for some effort to see the inhabitants of this lovely environment. The borders were packed with flowers, exotic plants and some lovely... Read full review
    • Scrubber1972
      Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
      Disappointed
      1 of 5 stars
      06/07/2025
      Not worth the money to walk round.Hardly saw any animals out,which I know can't be helped. Found it way over grown,staff were trying to weed etc!!Would not recommend Read full review
    • iano42
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Where are all the animals
      3 of 5 stars
      07/07/2025
      Thought zoos where supposed to contain animals, dont want to run this zoo down, May have been the fact that it was an a hot day, not good for me or the animals, but there weren't that many, I'm sorry... Read full review

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    Paignton Zoo Murder Mystery, Paignton ZooPaignton Zoo Murder MysteryFind yourself immersed in a world of zoological drama as an evening of conspiracy unfolds around you, courtesy of Moonstone Theatre Company. 2 course meal includes a hot plated main course and a dessert, but please note that this will not be table service This event is for age 18+ only More…
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    Facilities

    Facilities

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children
    • Child Friendly Facilities

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
    • Wheelchair Access

    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

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    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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