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Living Coasts

Beacon Quay, Torquay TQ1 2BG, England
01803 202470
Ranked #8 of 18 attractions in Torquay
4.0 of 5 stars 140 Reviews
Type: Zoos
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ledbury
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

my husband did the keeper experience and had a brilliant time More

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Paignton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A fantastic place by the sea that shows all aspects of sea life, for a small aquarium they have alot to offer, from penguins to the smallest of tropical fish. if your in the area pop in and have a look, great for big and little kids, prices are good too. and a cafe is adjoining also for a nice... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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We visited over the May Bank Holiday Weekend and were both very disappointed. Having visited similar attractions elsewhere and paid a similar price, we expected better value for money. There seemed to be a lack of things to grab your attention and anything that did was not very well presented. This place needs some attention to bring it up to... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Really enjoyed it, the talks and feeding times for the animals are worth waiting for. Any questions we had regarding the animals the keepers were full of knowledge and very passionate. A good afternoon out. More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Went to Living Coasts as part of our Zoopler ticket which we had bought at Paignton Zoo (allows you to go to both attractions). Well laid out and you walk through many of the areas rather than looking at the animals from a distance. We walked through the penquin section as they were feeding, staff happy to chat and answer... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

what a wonderful day, families will love it, Great location go and see . More

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oldham
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

loved this place is extremely good for children you can learn so much and the penguins are a treat More

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Devon
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Living Coasts really cannot really be described as a coastal zoo nor to be honest an aquarium, with a mixture of Bird wildlife, A few Seals, Penguins and Fish there really isnt too much. This is however very imformative to both children and adults, allowing you to interact with the animals and in fact walk with the Penquins on the... More

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Faversham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Spent a lovely afternoon at the living coast.Really enjoyed the penguins being feed and them walking around and coming up to us.The seals were also entertaining.I think this attraction was good value. More

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wales
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

What a little gem of a place. With animals such as penguins and fur seals on display plus birds flying freely around within the netted area its a great way to spend a few hours. The kids will love it More

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