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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

4,533 Reviews

#2 of 20 things to do in Paignton

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Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums, More

Open Now: 10:00 - 16:30

Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU, England

Open today: 10:00 - 16:30

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“What a fantastic place!”

Had a wonderful full day at the zoo, arriving just after opening and staying right til closing... read more

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Hopeinthedark

Aviemore, United Kingdom

via mobile

“A wonderful and lovely place to visit”

Firstly my wife and I opted for the Giraffe feeding experience and booking online and arranging the... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

HarrythedogPlymouth

Plymouth

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Poor2%
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About

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a conservation and education charity located in South Devon. With around 2,500 animals across 80 acres, we have more species than anyone else in the South West. These include: lions, tigers, giraffes, elephant...more

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Hours Today: 10:00 - 16:30

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

Contact

Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU, England

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+44 1803 697500

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Hopeinthedark

Aviemore, United Kingdom

2816

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

What a fantastic place!

Had a wonderful full day at the zoo, arriving just after opening and staying right til closing. Managed to see everything, but only just! Brilliantly laid out, meandering paths meant you never quite knew what you'd find round the corner. Animals relaxed and in good...More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Hopeinthedark

HarrythedogPlymouth

Plymouth

8977

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

A wonderful and lovely place to visit

Firstly my wife and I opted for the Giraffe feeding experience and booking online and arranging the date of visit was easy. Pre paid tickets allow you to use a faster admission isle which is handy. We both thought the zoo is fabulous. Everything is...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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v_burchell1

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

166

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Great day out

Love this zoo. Take as much time as you want walking round seeing the animals and birds. Kept clean and tidy. There are a few steep walkways but they have benches if need to rest so you can take in the lovely environment and relax...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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U7092EGsamanthas

Breierley Hill, United Kingdom

610

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Giraffe experience and zoo visit.

We visited the zoo today for a giraffe experience that my partner had brought for my birthday last week. We arrived and were amazed at how friendly all the staff and volunteers were. We made our way round for the giraffe experience were we were...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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joange811

Reviewed 6 days ago

Giraffe experience

My daughter, son, granddaughter and myself visited Paignton Zoo on 18.3.2019. A chilly day but well wrapped up we looked forward to our day. My son hired a motability scooter from the front desk which was so helpful considering how huge the zoo is. We...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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GWB82

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

8046

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Simply Amazing

Myself and my partner visited this zoo on 14.03.19. This was a slightly wet and windy day and most of the outlets across the park were closed except the main cafe where the food is very tasty reasonable price and staff in there so polite...More

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank GWB82

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your great review! It's fantastic to hear that you and your partner enjoyed your visit to us last week - despite the mixed weather! Thank you for your kind words regarding our staff. All of our...More

CoralieHilton

Paignton, United Kingdom

108

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great day out with little one

Bought the annual pass and we went 3 times in the first week... so much to see, we never get tired of it!More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank CoralieHilton

Hi Coralie, thank you for taking the time to leave your fantastic review! We're really pleased to hear that you have become an Annual Pass member and have already made the most of your pass while enjoying your visits! Keep an eye on our social...More

Katiemm1989

111

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Fantastic

I thought this zoo was one of the best I've visited so many animals even crocodiles! A little place to get face painted shop is expensive like all places you go we took a picnic but this is second time we have been food expensive...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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Hi Katie, thank you for taking the time to leave your brilliant review! It's really great to hear that you feel we are one of the best zoos you have visited and that you enjoyed your day. We are incredibly fortunate to be home to...More

Seaside824457

526

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

one of the best

Not being a great fan of zoos overall, I can say that this zoo is definitely one of the best. The animals are very well cared for and there's lots to do and see. The shop is big and full of interesting goodies. The cafe...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank Seaside824457

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your wonderful review! We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit to us and managed to get up close and learn more about many of the amazing animals we are home to. We take...More

peterjL5302BG

Torquay, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Always great

My family have had an annual pass for the last few years and we never tire of coming to the zoo. There is always something new to see or experience. Recommend pass if local or visit more than 3 times a year.More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank peterjL5302BG

Hi Peter, thank you for taking the time to leave your great five-dot review! It's wonderful to hear that you and your family are Annual Pass members and enjoy your visits to the Zoo. Keep an eye out on our website and social media accounts...More

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Mobile675317

How far is it to walk around the zoo?

16 September 2018|

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breezababe

Can you pay on the day and how much to get in

16 September 2018|

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It costs £19.60 for an adult ticket if you pay on the day, but you may have to queue so it might be worth buying online and picking up at the gates so you get more time in the zoo.

Tracey S

do you have mobility scooters for hire?

1 September 2018|

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Yes they do, I don't believe you have to pre-book but if it is a busy time, you might want to contact them in advance and check to make sure you will get one.

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