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Paignton Zoo tickets and tips

🦁Over 2,000 animals to discover
🌿80 acres of beautiful grounds to explore
🌍Supports vital global conservation projects
🦒Keeper talks and animal feeding sessions
🎉A genuinely packed full-day family adventure

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Where is it?

How to get to Paignton Zoo

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Paignton Zoo,
Totnes Road, Devon

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When is it open?

Paignton Zoo opening times

Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

Paignton Zoo facilities

Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
Baby Food Warming
Pushchair Friendly
Pushchair Parking
On-site Café(s)
Food Stall(s)
Picnic Spots
Picnic Friendly
Water Fountain/Drinking Water
First Aid
Gift Shop
Free Parking
Parking (Charges Apply)
Dog Friendly
Green Spaces
Disabled Changing Rooms

Here’s the questions people are asking about Paignton Zoo

Most families spend a full day at Paignton Zoo. With 80 acres and over 2,000 animals to discover, it's well worth arriving when it opens to make the most of your visit.

Yes, Paignton Zoo is well suited to young children. The grounds are largely pushchair-friendly and there is plenty to engage even the youngest visitors, from smaller animals to open green spaces to explore.

Yes, there are on-site cafés and food outlets within the zoo where you can purchase hot and cold food and drinks. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Paignton Zoo aims to be as accessible as possible, with many pathways suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Some areas of the 80-acre site may have uneven terrain, so it's worth checking the zoo's accessibility information before your visit.

Dogs are not permitted inside Paignton Zoo, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.

Yes, there is an on-site car park available for visitors. Parking charges may apply, so it's worth checking the zoo's website for the latest details before you travel.

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Paignton Zoo tickets and tips

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Bring a picnic to save on costs

Here’s the questions people are asking about Paignton Zoo

Q. How long should we allow for a visit to Paignton Zoo?

Q. Is Paignton Zoo suitable for toddlers and very young children?

Q. Is there food available to buy inside the zoo?

Q. Is Paignton Zoo accessible for wheelchair users?

Q. Are dogs allowed at Paignton Zoo?

Q. Is there parking at Paignton Zoo?

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