Close-up of an echidna on grass, showing its spiky quills and distinctive snout, facing forward.

Echidna Experience

This amazing encounter will take you behind the scenes of our echidna exhibit with one of our knowledgeable keepers. You’ll get a chance to prep food for Bruce, one of the only echidnas in the UK, and then get to help out with feeding time!

Smiling woman in light sweater sits outdoors on a log, holding a pinecone, with an echidna nearby on grass surrounded by greenery.

What to expect from the Echidna Experience

This truly unique animal experience gives you the chance to feed one of the UK's only echidnas, and learn all about Bruce and his species through those who know him best - his keepers! You'll go behind-the-scenes to our keepers' kitchen and make up Bruce's special food, and then go into his exhibit where you will meet our echidna and get to feed him.

But Bruce isn't the only animal you may come across during this experience, as he shares his enclosure with our potoroo couple Dumble and Delilah! The adorable duo are partial to trying to steal Bruce's food so you may well get to meet them too.

Your ticket also includes free zoo entry for the entire day, so you can continue your adventure and explore everything Paignton Zoo has to offer!

A small potoroo sniffs a person's hand as it stands on grass, surrounded by green foliage. The person is wearing a black sleeve.

Practical Information

🦒 Age restriction: 5 years +

⏳ Length of experience: 20 minutes

💵 Cost: £69 for one person, £105 for two people

🎫 Member price: £49 for one member, £70 for two members

📆 Days available: 2:30pm Daily

📞 To find out if an experience is available for a specific date, please call our experience coordinator on 01803 697500 before completing your online booking

An echidna with spiky quills forages on a mossy log, its long snout pointed downwards against a blurred green background at Paignton Zoo in Devon, UK

Terms and Conditions

  • This experience is for a maximum of two people.

  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years with a valid day ticket.

  • Please note that the echidna exhibit does not have suitable wheelchair or mobility scooter access.

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