Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton Zoo is one of England's most beautiful and largest zoos boasting a collection of some 1,200 animals, representing over 300 species. A variety of special attractions within the zoo makes it a popular day out for all the family. The zoo is owned by a charitable trust dedicated to the conservation of the world's wildlife, with a variety of captive breeding programmes underway. As featured on the recent ITV television programme Zoo Story.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Awards

• Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2008
• Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Paignton Zoo is just 1 mile from Paignton Town Centre on the A3022 Totnes Road.

By Car: Follow the A3022 and brown tourist signs (look out for elephant). There is ample free parking and a drop-off and pick-up point outside the main entrance.

Public Transport Directions

By Train: The nearest train stations are Torquay and Paignton, forward travel by bus.

By Bus: There is a bus stop by the main entrace and on Totnes Road. 10% discount on entry for bus passengers.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Smoking Some Areas

Accessibility

• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Ticket desk No.4 has a loop system installed.
• Guide Dogs Permitted - Not near the Big Cats
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Restaurant seating 400 max, and bar; snack kiosk, outdoor seating for 50.
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 05:00
• Blue Badge Guides admitted free
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Larger groups (100+) or groups requiring meals are advised to book.
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 2000
• Min group size - 15
• Solo accepted
• Special group rates
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups