Paignton Zoo

  • PZ Get Up Close
  • PZ Black Rhino Sita
  • PZ Giraffe Viewing
  • PZ Cheetah Kitwana
  • PZ Chilean Flamingos
  • PZ Meerkats In Sun
  • PZ Red Panda Ember
  • PZ African Lions 03 23 HR 50
  • PZ Sumatran Tigers 02 22 HR 14

Overview

VISIT THE ZOO FOR SOME OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN

With dozens of different animals across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds – you are in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo!

Located in South Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the South West’s most exciting visitor attractions and one of Britain’s top zoos.

Come rain or shine, the zoo is a fun-filled day out for the whole family. Discover all your favourite species, big and small, including gorillas, orang-utans, giraffes, lions, tigers, cheetahs, flamingos, red pandas and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way too…

For the latest updates from Paignton Zoo, please take a look at their website

PLEASE NOTE: Booking online is advised to secure best price and preferred date of visit

To refuel during the day, there are various food outlets around the zoo to grab a takeaway
drink or snack, including 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 and branded
souvenirs.

Paignton Zoo is a registered charity, so not only do you get a good day out, you know your
money is going to a good cause, supporting education, scientific research and practical
conservation around the world. 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. You can also help by purchasing
a membership, for entry all year round to Paignton Zoo.

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

Closing times and last entry varies throughout the year so please see the website or call
Paignton Zoo on 01803 697500 to find out more.


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