Paignton Zoo

Advantages: Takes all day. Lovely animals, as natural as possible environment.
Disadvantages: A bit expensive but worth it.

...About Paignton Zoo. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Paignton Zoos correct title is in fact Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and it is in Devon. They are a registered charity and have also done a lot of work at the Zoo towards conservation. They have a successful breeding programme and have bred lots of rare and unusual birds as well as other animals. They recycle what they can and save water. They have waterless urinals and they use collect rainwater ...
...The environment at Paignton Zoo is lovely. They try to keep is as natural as possible for the animals. They have done a lot of work at the zoo, it has changed considerably since I first went many years ago when it was more of a traditional zoo, animals in cages rather than natural looking enclosures. The zoo strives to do more and they are currently raising funds to construct a crocodile swamp which should be fabulous when finished. The area has ... Read review

Advantages: great animlas, a lovely family day out
Disadvantages: cockroaches roam free!

...children. I have been to Paignton Zoo several times as a child, teenager and adult and to be quite honest have enjoyed every visit. I think my best visit however was with my sixth form on an A level biology trip, where we managed to split off from our teacher led groups and get our faces painted. We visited the zoo yesterday along with my fiancé, unfortunately I could not lose him in the ape enclosure….the apes wouldn't have him ;-) I am always ...
...funny things they do, however Paignton Zoo really care for the animals well and they are happy. Many of the creatures are endangered in their own countries and by preserving their species in zoos they are being protected. I was more than happy to pay an extra contribution towards conservation after my visit. * GETTING THERE AND PARKING * The zoo is very easy to find situated close ... Read review

Advantages: See Animals That You Never Get The Chance To See
Disadvantages: None

...years I have been to Paignton Zoo lots of times so I thought I would write a review and recommend it to everyone so here is my day at the zoo and what I thought of it. Having been here before I knew to wear a comfortable pair of shoes not a time for high heels girl’s comfortable shoes as the day involves some walking (lets just say there is 75 acres). I would recommend that you don’t set yourself an hour or two to get round the zoo this is basically ...
...tat. OPEN TIMES Paignton Zoo is open all every day of the year except Christmas Day. The zoo opens at 10am every day but doors close at varying times according to the season and light. In the winter they are open from 10 am to 5.00pm and the last admission is 3pm. In the summer they are open from 10 am to 6 pm and the last admission at 5pm. PRICES The zoo offers many different prices packages so to help I have included them all. BASIC ENTRY ... Read review

Advantages: A great day out with beautiful animals
Disadvantages: You can't take the animals home!

...to take a trip to Paignton zoo at the weekend and I must say that I'm glad we did. First I'll tell you the 'need to know' information. Opening times: The zoo is actually open all year round except for christmas day. The Zoo opens to the public at 10:00am everyday, in summer it closes at 6pm and in Winter it closes at 5pm (or earlier depending on how quickly it gets dark) Prices: It costs £8.25 for an adult It costs £6.00 for a child It costs ...
...for a family (2 adults and 2 children) If you go as a group of 15 or more people, you get a discount and the prices are, Adults £6.75, Children (3 - 15 years) £4.95, Children under 3, free Students and senior citizens £5.50 The zoo has recently brought in the hire of electric wheelchairs and scooters for disabled visitors, it costs £5.00 to hire each and they also require a £20 returnable deposit. When yopu arrive at the zoo, a member of staff ... Read review

Advantages: Great fun and never get bored!
Disadvantages: Very hilly and you get blisters on your feet!!!

...go on a trip to Paignton Zoo. MY TRIP! We arrived between 11-12 am and "tried" to find a parking space. All the spaces were took up so we were parked in a over flow car park which was more like a field!! I suppose it wasn't too bad for the Easter holidays. We started to walk down to main reception and i was sooooo glad i had worn my trainers looking at he hills going down to reception!! We finally got down to reception to be greeted by flamingos! ...
...lasting!! OPENING TIMES Paignton zoo opens at 10 am every day apart from Christmas day and closes depending on the seasons. Summer- 6pm Winter- 5pm PRICES standard prices: ADULT - £10 CHILDREN (3-15 yrs) - £6.70 FAMILY (2 adults + 2 children) - £30 CHILDREN UNDER 3 - FREE group entry's(15 people): ADULT- £8.25 CHILDREN (3-15 years)- £5.50 SENOIR CITIZEN/STUDENT- £6.75 CHILDREN UNDER 3 - FREE disabled: ADULT- £8.25 CHILDREN(3-15 years)-£5.50 ... Read review