Paignton Zoo
Type:Zoo
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Opening Dates and Times
Open Christmas |
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Open New Year |
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2025 Opening 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
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Guide Prices
Please go to the Paignton Zoo website to find full information regarding current day admission prices.
Gradings
- Quality Assured - Visitor Attraction Visit England
Awards
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2019
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent3596
- Very Good1326
- Average496
- Poor270
- Terrible233
Recent Reviews:
- Jake CCarshalton, United KingdomA Fantastic Day Out at Paignton Zoo!09/06/2025We had such a great time at Paignton Zoo! The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish. There were so many amazing animals to see, and the enclosures were really well maintained. My... Read full review
- Katie MTrip Type:FamilyTrip to the Zoo!11/06/2025We visited in February, and firstly, there was plenty of parking and a drop-off circle for people who struggle to walk too far. They also hire out mobility scooters and prams both single and double... Read full review
- RFA01The Best Day!14/06/2025Paington Zoo was one of our main activities on our holiday and one we were super excited about - and it did not disappoint! The park is huge - you need a whole day to do it properly and allow for... Read full review
Facilities
Facilities
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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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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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