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Exmoor Zoo

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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 rural zoo set into a valley in North Devon. Discover rare and unusual animals seldom found in other zoos like binturong and tayra, along with everybody's favourites too, like meerkats, lemurs and our bigger cats and dogs!

 There are interactive and encounter sessions running at timed intervals all day – all of which you can join in with, such as our wallaby feed and petting, meeting our alpacas as well as our educational encounter activities and talks about the animals we look after! This makes for a real fun and memorable day out for everyone who comes to visit. Our zoo is set in the North Devon countryside, which in the summertime means the winding paths lined with flowers, shrubs and trees keep some of the exhibits hidden from immediate view. This creates a lovely native like jungle feel and can turn you into an expedition explorer in the summer months! Or for those taking a relaxing stroll and leisurely explore you never quite know what is around the next corner and how close you will get! It is not only the zoos exhibited animals but our own native wildlife that thrives inside the safety of the zoo, like fritillary butterflies, bumblebees and sparrows which have been declining recently in places all over the UK that you could bump into!

 The sparrow conservation programme is very close to our hearts as we host over 100 pairs of these on the zoo and as such we are supporting the British Trust for Ornithology in their studies to help raise awareness of their disappearance Uk wide.  We are also promoting conservation efforts further afield supporting the Silent Forest Campaign this year for the plight of Song birds in Asia, like our Bali Starlings who are virtually extinct in the wild.

 Visitors who come get to experience the lives of animals from all around the world in the different seasons of Exmoor. The tranquillity of Exmoor, the beauty of rural Devon and the close proximity of the world’s most special animals is a “must visit” experience for anybody! From the world’s fastest animal, the cheetah, to one of the slowest, the African spurred tortoise there is every opportunity to learn, become enthused or get involved for any of our visitors.

 Exmoor Zoo exhibits the notorious Exmoor Beast” the only UK pair of black leopards, with a special “beast” talk at 4.00pm six days of the week, do you think they roam our countryside? What about our scarier creatures are you brave enough to hold a spider or one of our snakes at the mid-day encounter activities? Perhaps you would prefer the more adorable, such as meeting the furry and zoo babies which is hopefully less frightening? You even have a chance to see someanimals that used to be at home in the medieval wilds of the UK like wolves and lynx! It’s the fun and exploration of a lovely natural zoo that makes this a visit have something for everyone to take part in and enjoy, the café even boasts a “mean” cream tea among the many meals, from paninis to burgers and” kids lunch boxes” with a quality basic menu designed to suit everyone!

 New for 2018 the zoo has some cute Chacoan maras, a breeding pair of pademelons, a male yellow-throated marten destined to become a husband to one of our current two sisters, a magnificent Victoria crowned pigeon, kalij pheasants and an array of poison dart frogs that can be found as soon as you enter the zoo. Do not forget, when you visit be sure to look out for new babies being born, just this year we have had a baby squirrel monkey, an adorable and endangered black and white ruffed lemur, two sitatunga fawns, a white stork nestling, a tiny monkey tailed skink and many baby birds. Why not come and see an award-winning attraction and find out why the zoo has been voted not only the best small attraction in Devon in the past – but the best legacy business in the whole of the UK for 2017.

 We look forward to welcoming you!

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adults (16 - 65)£14.95 per ticket
Children (3- 15 inclusive)£10.50 per ticket
Concessions£13.95 per ticket

Under 3's FREE

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop
  • Tea Rooms - Café and snack shack

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Accept Children Over 3 - Any age if accompanied by adult

COVID-19 Response

  • 1m distancing in place
  • Advance booking essential
  • Capacity limit - 500
  • Clear signage
  • Contactless payment possible
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
  • COVID-19 staff training completed
  • Face masks available for visitors
  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Facilities must be booked
  • Floors clearly marked for social distancing
  • Food available during COVID-19 restrictions - Take away service
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
  • Hygiene screens in place
  • One way system
  • Online booking possible
  • Online ordering available
  • Open now
  • Outside seating
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Queuing system
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Socially distanced spaced seating
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Virtual menus

Establishment Features

  • Free car parking
  • On-site parking or valet parking
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Picnic Area
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop - Snack shack-open peak periods
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - Potentially all day
  • Families
  • Forest Location - In a north Devon valley
  • Groups
  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Smoking Some Areas

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking - Yes, but by arrangement
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates - on request
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - on booking
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Booked experiences through the website

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - yes for different levels

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

By Road/car

By far the easiest way to get to Exmoor Zoo is by car. For car satellite navigation the post code is EX31 4SG. The zoo is situated along the A399 mid-way between Combe Martin and South Molton. Once you leave the North Devon link road (the A361) it is exactly 10 miles along on the left-hand side of the A399. This route approach on the A399 will take you past the granite quarries and Brayford. Brown tourist signs will direct you to the lane turning off the A399. The zoo is then 1/4 a mile down this lane. If you approach from the coast of North Devon the exact position is between Bratton Fleming and Exmoor Gate on the A399. Again, brown tourist signs will direct you to us.

Public Transport Directions

By Public transport/Bus

Only one bus service operates near to the zoo. This is the A310 that departs from Barnstaple (the bus central station for this area) to Lynton and returns. Please click here for scheduled times of the service . You will have to tell the driver you wish to visit the zoo and he will drop you on the A399 at our turning. Please be aware this will now require a walk of 1/4 a mile down a country lane and back when you have finished your visit to us.

By Rail

Railway access is possible only to Barnstaple. This is a branch line operating from Exeter to Barnstaple referred to as the Tarka line which terminates at Barnstaple. Time tables are available from here. A walk is then required to get to the Barnstaple central bus station and to continue on public service transport you will have to catch the 310 bus to Lynton.

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Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance
Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
With designated parking for visitors with disabilities
Within about 50 metres of the attraction

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Gift shop
Information point
Public toilet

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided

STAFF

Disability awareness training for all personnel
Some staff have specialised disability knowledge or skills (e.g. sign language)
Some staff have specialised disability knowledge or skills, eg sign language

GENERAL

Audible alarm system
Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)
Contrast markings on all glass doors and all full-height windows
Effective lighting throughout the attraction for visually impaired visitors e.g. pools of light and dark areas are avoided
Good colour / tonal contrast used throughout the attraction e.g. doors contrast strongly with floors/walls
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility
Wheelchairs provided
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Some routes

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Twitchen Lane, South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SG

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

* 10.00 am - 6.00 pm 27th May until 16th September
10.00 am - 5.00 pm 17th September - 31st October (or dusk)
10.00 am - 4.00pm 1st November - 9th February (or dusk)
10.00 am - 5.00 pm 10th February - 26th May

Last entry 1 hour before closing

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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