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Tropiquaria Zoo tickets and tips

🏴‍☠️Climb aboard two life-size pirate ships and an adventure castle
🦎Explore reptiles, nocturnal creatures and an aquarium inside a stunning 1930s BBC building
🌿Four acres of outdoor animal enclosures to roam and discover
🏛️One of the UK's most unique zoo settings — a listed Art Deco radio station
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦A genuinely full day out for the whole family, whatever the weather

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Where is it?

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Tropiquaria Zoo,
Washford Cross, Watchet, Somerset

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South West Somerset

When is it open?

Tropiquaria Zoo opening times

Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

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

What about facilities?

Tropiquaria Zoo facilities

Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
On-site Café(s)
Picnic Spots
Picnic Friendly
Free Parking
Childrens Playground
Gift Shop
First Aid
Pushchair Friendly
Dog Friendly

Here’s the questions people are asking about Tropiquaria Zoo

Tropiquaria is located at Washford Cross, near Watchet, in Somerset (TA23 0QB). It sits just off the A39 and is signposted from the main road.

Most families spend around 3 to 5 hours at Tropiquaria, taking in the indoor exhibits, outdoor animal enclosures, pirate ships and adventure play area. It can easily fill a full day out.

Yes — the mix of indoor and outdoor attractions, hands-on environment and adventure play structures make it well suited to toddlers and young children, as well as older kids.

It's best to check directly with Tropiquaria before bringing a dog, as policies at animal attractions can vary and may be subject to restrictions around certain enclosures.

Tropiquaria has on-site catering facilities, but bringing a picnic is also a popular option and the grounds offer pleasant spots to eat outdoors.

The zoo is housed within a genuinely unique 1930s Art Deco BBC radio transmitter station, which now contains the Reptile Hall, Nocturnal House and Aquarium. Add in life-size pirate ships and an adventure castle, and it's a truly one-of-a-kind day out.

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Tropiquaria Zoo tickets and tips

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