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

Day	Opening Times
Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday	09:00 - 17:00

Awards

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

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
2 adults and 2 children	£37.40 per ticket
Adult	£11.90 per ticket
Child 3-15	£8.40 per ticket
Concessions	£9.80 per ticket

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