Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Shaldon Zoo offers a perfect place to visit for young and old alike. Set in around one acre of enclosed woodland the Trust is home to a unique collection of some of the world’s most endangered animals, many of which are not found in larger zoos.

See the colourful manes and striking features of our marmosets and tamarins from South America including our family of pygmy marmosets, the smallest monkey in the world. Admire our beautiful ocelot cats, one of the smaller and rarer big cats. See close up our four groups of lemurs, unique to the island of Madagascar including our new arrivals, the critically endangered teddy-bear resembling gentle lemur. Enjoy watching the escapades of our inquisitive meerkats and intelligent and mischievous yellow-breasted capuchins which are now one of the world’s top 25 most endangered primates. Our bug room houses our collection of poison-dart frogs and creepy crawlies. Spot our free-roaming geckos. Here in our lovely woodland setting you will also find owls, agoutis and acouchis living in close proximity to kookaburras and the tiny mouse-deer. After your visit you can always go down the Smuggler’s tunnel which leads to the secluded Ness Cove beach.

We also run a Keeper for a Day Scheme which gives anyone over 14 the chance to roll up their sleeves and really get involved in the work of a keeper.
For more information phone the Trust on: 01626 872234.
Open every day 10am to 6pm, (4pm in winter)
2007 Prices = Adults - £4.95, Children - £2.75, Senior Citizens - £3.85,
Family - £12.75.

Opening Times

2008 - 2009 1 Oct 2008 - 30 Apr 2009

Tickets Information

Road Directions

By car
We are situated on the A379 Torquay to Teignmouth Road Once at Shaldon look for the signs for Shaldon Zoo/Wildlife Collection and the Ness.

Public Transport Directions

Take the 85 bus to Ness Drive. The 85 bus goes from Exeter to Torquay, via Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Shaldon.

The nearest railway station is Teignmouth. Then either take the Bus 85 as above or the foot ferry from Teignmouth to Shaldon.

 Facilities

Parking & Transport

• Car parking

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted - School groups must have 1 teacher per 8 children.

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups