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Explore Paignton Zoo
Discover extraordinary wildlife, beautiful botanical gardens and immersive habitats across 80 acres. From towering giraffes and powerful rhinos to tropical forests, rare island species and peaceful gardens, there is always more to explore.
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Make Every Visit Different
No two visits to Paignton Zoo are ever the same.
Watch animals behaving differently with the seasons, discover new arrivals, see habitats evolve and enjoy changing gardens throughout the year. Every visit helps support our conservation work and brings you closer to the natural world.
Explore our wildlife
From majestic southern white rhinos and towering giraffes to lions, tigers, playful primates, colourful birds and fascinating reptiles, Paignton Zoo is home to hundreds of incredible animals from around the world.
Discover endangered species, learn about the conservation work helping to protect them, and explore our ever-growing collection across immersive habitats. Keep an eye out for some particularly special residents too, including the only brown kiwi in the UK and one of just a small number of short-beaked echidnas in the country.
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Step into their world
Some of Paignton Zoo’s wildlife experiences go beyond simply viewing an enclosure. Wander among lemurs in Lemur Woods, step into the heat and humidity of Tropics, or come remarkably close to powerful reptiles in Croc Swamp.
Across the zoo, immersive habitats bring you closer to the animals and the environments they are adapted to, with plenty to discover along the way.
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Botanical Gardens
Discover 80 acres of stunning botanical gardens, with hundreds of species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants creating a stunning setting throughout the year. Wander peaceful pathways beneath towering bamboos, explore tropical planting, and discover how plants play an essential role in maintaining biodiversity.
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Animal Experiences
Our popular Paignton Zoo Animal Experiences are set to return this year, giving you the chance to get closer than ever to some of the incredible animals that call the zoo home. Keep an eye on our socials for more information.
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Keeper talks and feeds
Keeper-led feeding sessions are a great way to see natural behaviours, learn more about our animals and ask the team your questions. Times change regularly, so check the information boards near the zoo entrance when you arrive for the latest schedule.
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Events
From Wild Week, our popular school holiday club for young wildlife enthusiasts, to exclusive events for our members, there's plenty to look forward to. Alongside these favourites, we also offer a range of seasonal activities and special events throughout the year, giving you even more reasons to visit again and again.
New zoo map for Summer 2026
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