Welcome to Paignton Zoo

With over dozens of animals across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds – you are in for a fantastic adventure at Paignton Zoo! Located in South Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the South West’s most exciting visitor attractions and one of Britain’s top zoos. Come rain or shine, the zoo is a fun-filled day out for the whole family.

Discover all your favourite species, big and small, including gorillas, orang-utans, giraffes, lions, tigers, crocodiles, flamingos, red pandas and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way too.

There are many Covid-19 safety measures implemented around the zoo site to ensure that everyone can have an enjoyable and safe visit. For full details, please see the Paignton Zoo website.

To refuel during the day, there are various food outlets to grab a takeaway drink or snack, including the Island Restaurant in the heart of the zoo. Situated in the main entrance, the Living World gift shop is stocked full of unique gifts, cuddly toys and branded souvenirs.

As well as spotting lots of different animals, younger visitors can also run wild in the numerous outdoor play areas.

Paignton Zoo is a registered charity, so not only do you get a good day out, you know your money is going to a good cause – the care of the zoo animals and supporting research and conservation around the world. Paignton Zoo supports a number of projects in the UK and overseas that aim to conserve wildlife and their habitats, as well as playing a key role in breeding programmes for endangered species. You can also help by purchasing an Annual Pass, for entry all year round to Paignton Zoo.

Paignton Zoo is open from 10am every day (except Christmas Day). Closing times and last entry varies throughout the year so please see the website or call Paignton Zoo on 01803 697500.