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The BIG Sheep – world famous for the hilarious Sheep Racing! North Devon’s most popular family…
Quince Honey Farm in South Molton is a family run business which was first established in 1949. Now…
The National Marine Aquarium is an Ocean Conservation Charity dedicated to connecting people with…
**The park is now open 7 days a week until 1st November! See our policy and rules on Covid HERE…
Planning a visit over the Christmas holidays? In order to safely manage visitor flow over the…
Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out. The multi…
A visit to a zoo, aquarium or animal attraction whilst you're in Devon is a great idea. They're a great day out for all ages, and in all weathers.
We have lots of attractions that wildlife enthusiasts will love. From the large - such as the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, and Paighton Zoo - to the smaller, all are great at educating and entertaining on the subject of native or exotic animals or marine life.
Paignton Zoo has a collection of about 2,000 animals representing nearly 300 species. Based on visitor feedback, it was named by TripAdvisor as the third best zoo in the UK
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the largest aquarium in the UK. As well as being home to many international species, it explores local Devon waters too, being divided into four main zones: Plymouth Sound, British Coasts, Atlantic Ocean and Blue Planet
Living Coasts is Britain's only coastal zoo. The site is covered by a giant aviary which includes several animal enclosures and habitats including an artificial tidal estuary, a penguin beach, a tropical mangrove swamp, and underwater viewing areas
The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth is one of the largest equine charities in the world. It’s a charitable organisation devoted to the welfare of donkeys.
In 2018 Exmoor Zoo welcomed a trio of African wild dogs – feared to be the next dog species in the wild to become extinct
Dartmoor Zoological Park was bought by Benjamin Mee in August 2006 . He moved in with his two children Milo and Ella and reopened the zoo in July 2007, and later wrote a book, We Bought a Zoo, about his experiences. A 2011 film of the same title was loosely based on the book
Exmoor Zoo is noted for its conservation work with Humboldt penguins, lemurs, tamarins and marmosets
Paignton Zoo opened in 1923 - one of the earliest combined zoological and botanical gardens in Britain and the first that was opened with education as its mission
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Newton Abbot
Set within a spectacular ancient valley, Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls has been attracting visitors since 1903, and no trip to Devon would be complete without a visit.
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Exeter
There is so much to see and do at Powderham Castle you will be pushed to fit it all in to one day, but don’t worry as you can come back on another day for FREE!*
For the…
Buckfastleigh
A Full Day of Family Fun at Pennywell Farm
Treat your family to a full day of ‘farmtastic’ fun and animal action at Pennywell Farm, near Buckfastleigh in South Devon…
South Molton
Quince Honey Farm in South Molton is a family run business which was first established in 1949. Now in its third generation and with over 1500 hives, they are always refining…
Bideford
The BIG Sheep – world famous for the hilarious Sheep Racing!
North Devon’s most popular family attraction - Terrific for Tots, Toddlers & Teens – Awesome for Adults…
Exmouth
Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run passenger boat company, based in the traditional seaside town of Exmouth, in…
Littleham, Exmouth
**The park is now open 7 days a week until 1st November! See our policy and rules on Covid HERE **
It’s not every day you can hand feed a deer or a llama, walk a…
Sidmouth
Planning a visit over the Christmas holidays?
In order to safely manage visitor flow over the Christmas holidays, all visitors planning to visit between 19 December 2020…
Dartmouth
Please see our COVID 19 OPENING STATEMENT HERE
YOUR MISSION BEGINS HERE! Be a hero at Devon's largest family theme park.
The action packed park is the perfect base…
Exeter
Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out.
The multi award-winning family attraction is located just minutes from junction 30 of the…
Plymouth
The National Marine Aquarium is an Ocean Conservation Charity dedicated to connecting people with our Ocean. Their fun & engaging Ocean experts run the largest Aquarium in…
OTTERY ST. MARY
Amazing Animals, magnificent Maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, terrific Traversing Walls, heart-stopping Drop-Slide, 40 Meter Zip Line, authentic Saxon Village,…
Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple
Enjoy a day out in the North-west of Exmoor at Exmoor zoo, one of the “West-country’s hidden gems” on the edge of the National Park. Here you can experience a truly unique…
Paignton
Paignton Zoo is currently closed from 5th January 2021 until further notice. This closure is part of the Government’s national lockdown measures to control the spread of…
Seaton
**REOPENING 4TH JULY SEE WEBSITE***
Never ridden a tram before? Now's your chance! Seaton Tramway is a great day out like no other. Step back in time and experience the…
Ilfracombe
This amazing Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is not only home to some of the most endangered animals on earth, but it also houses many prehistoric dinosaurs! We have animatronic…
Newton Abbot
For visitor information regarding Covid-19 click here.
We are the only true and original Miniature Pony Centre. The legacy of our love and dedication remains strong Fall…
Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe
*LOCAL AQUATIC EXHIBITS *PIER CAFÉ WITH HARBOUR VIEW DECK *FUNKY FISH GIFT SHOP*
Established since 2001, this exciting, award winning, all weather, family attraction is…
Woolacombe
For the past 21 years David Kennard and his family have hosted Sheepdog and Falconry Shows at Borough Farm. Starting as a farm diversification project, the Wednesday evening…
Shute, Axminster
Little Orchard Alpacas, based just outside of Axminster is home to a friendly and inquisitive herd of alpacas (and Wilbur and Peggy the mini-pigs).
Offering…
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