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Latest News
These are the latest news reports from Exmoor Zoological Park; see the Exmoor Zoological Park News Archive for all reports.
Birth: 9 May 2007
A second White-Naped Crane chick has hatched.
Opening Times
Daily all year, except 24 - 26 December
10:00am to 6:00pm Summer (May 1 to Sept 17)
10:00am to 5:00pm (or dusk) Spring & Autumn (March 26 - April 30, Sept 18 - Oct 29)
10:00am to 4:00pm (or dusk) Winter (30 October - 25 March)
Admission Prices
21 March - 31 October: | |
Adults: | £7.95 |
Children (3-15): | £5.50 |
(under 3 years: | Free) |
Seniors: | £6.95 |
Family (2+2): | £24.50 |
(additional children | £4.50) |
1 November 2006 - 20 March: | |
Adults: | £6.95 |
Children (3-15): | £4.50 |
(under 3 years: | Free) |
Seniors: | £5.95 |
Family (2+2): | £21.50 |
(additional children | £4.00) |
Group rates and annual memberships also available; see zoo's website for details. | |
Official Website
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Facilities
Car Park
Yes
Eating
Picnic area, Snacks & Refreshments Cafeteria
For Kids
Children's playground, with trampoline
Special Needs
Disabled-friendly, but the site is on a slope.
Restrictions
No dogs or other pets, except assistance dogs.
Attractions
Animal Collections
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Invertebrates
Note: The animal pictures on this page are merely representative of this type of attraction; they do not mean that the animals can be found at this specific attraction.
Star Animals
Cheetah Blackbuck, Sitatunga, Maned Wolves
Special Attractions
Variety of shows and demonstrations, every 30mins daily 11am to 4pm.
Description
Exmoor Zoo, located near Barnstaple off the A399 Ilfracombe road, is home to a wide variety of animals and birds from all over the world. The zoo specialises in smaller animals of the sort no longer seen in typical city zoos. It does also, however, have larger animals such as Cheetah too. The zoo is particularly family-friendly, with many activities and demonstrations for children of all ages at regular intervals throughout the day.
How To Get There:
By Car
From Barnstaple:
Follow A39 towards Lynton. At Blackmoor Gate, turn right onto A399, signposted South Molton. Continue on A399 past turning on left for B3358 (Challacombe). After about a further 0.75 mile, turn right onto unclassified road, and follow signs to the zoo.
From Tiverton (and M5 J27):
Follow A361 towards Barnstaple. Turn right at roundabout onto A399, towards Blackmoor Gate. Continue on A399 through Brayford village, then turn left after about 4.5 miles onto unclassified road, and follow signs to the zoo.
From Minehead and Lynton:
Follow A39 through Lynton towards Barnstaple. At Blackmoor Gate, turn left onto A399 towards South Molton. Continue on A399 past turning on left for B3358 (Challacombe). After about a further 0.75 mile, turn right onto unclassified road, and follow signs to the zoo.
From Ilfracombe:
Follow A399 through Combe Martin and Blackmoor Gate, towards South Molton. Continue on A399 past turning on left for B3358 (Challacombe). After about a further 0.75 mile, turn right onto unclassified road, and follow signs to the zoo
Data on this page last updated: Nov 8 2007
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