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Devon Wildlife Centre

Denbury Road | East Ogwell, TQ12 6BZ, England
01626 362319
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Farms
Description: Since 1990, injured hedgehogs have been cared for in this large barn-turned-veterinary hospital.
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Torquay, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We visited last Sunday and the kids loved it. Friendly staff. Lovely cafe with plenty of food to choose from. Little shop on the way out to buy a sovenier! Would go again. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A brilliant day out for both adults & children, we enjoyed the animal handling & the tour around the hospital was well worth the extra £1.50 We learnt a lot from the dedicated & enthusiastic staff.The centre is set in beautiful Devonshire countryside. The animals resident at the centre are obviously well cared for & an amazing chance to see... More

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west midlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

What a find...we are just big kids and it was great to get the chance to be just that. The staff were brilliant and we got to do all the stuff the little kids do, play with and feed the lambs, walk the ferrets and so much more. This is a great place for families, large and small, old and... More

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Rossendale, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Have just returned from a holiday in Devon where one of the main attractions was a trip to the Devon Wildlife Centre. As a lover of animals I was looking forward to just wandering round and seeing some of the animals on show without realising that there is much more to the centre than this, with an itinery of things... More

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Sussex
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at The Devon Wildlife Centre Campsite. We booked a motorhome pitch with electric hookup after reading rave reviews on the Camping & Caravanning Club website. We camped Sunday night , a historically quiet night for campsites,which meant we had the luxury of choosing the pitch - all were great so we were... More

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Devon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

what a fantastic day we had today at the wikdlife centre [tiggywinkles] being big animal lovers we decided to check this place out,,and it was fantastic..very hands on which we love..we took goats for a walk on leads,..,held a variety of animals..rats mice ferrets rabbits to name but a few..The highlight for me was the behind the scenes tour it... More

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Torquay, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Great place to camp, staff are freindly and welcoming.My 6 year old daughter loved it. Going back as soon as possible.Love the Wildcats,love the whole set up what a great cause..... More

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Torquay
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Took my daughter for her 3rd Birthday and had a great time. Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable and they are doing good work for animals. The cafe was lovely nice food and home made. Great to know that your entrance fee is put to good use. Have expanded the wildlife side so interest for older kids and adults but... More

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West Midlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The visit was fantastic, the staff very helpful and could not have had a better day. More

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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Fantastic day out and every penny spent goes to helping the injured animals and supporting their future. Excellent value for money and lots to see and plenty of animals to interact with, friendly staff who truly care for these animals. Def recommend to family and friends - thank you! More

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