Ilfracombe Zoo

Ilfracombe Zoo Ilfracombe Zoo Park operated from 1949 until 1973 in the grounds of Comyn Hill House (which was sold and became the Golden Coast Holiday Centre).

After the zoo closed owner, Charles Trevisick, opened Ilfracombe Tropical Wildife Gardens at Biclescombe Park 1955 - The proprietor of Ilfracombe Zoo, C Trevisick, is attacked by a lion when he goes to clean out its cage. 1958 - An 18 year old nurse is mauled by a bear at Ilfracombe Zoo. 1963 - The 'Bitterest Snow-up in Memory' hits the area. Hamlets are isolated for days at a time and six helicop

ters are brought in to distribute food. Three crocodiles freeze to death at Ilfracombe Zoo. 1973 - Ilfracombe Zoo closes after 25 years of operation.

15/06/2020

Sent in by Peter Christie.
Thanks Peter.

1955 Zoo.

Thanks to Teresa Chew for this 1952 advertisement...from 14th November edition of "Daily Graphic & Daily Sketch"
24/05/2018

Thanks to Teresa Chew for this 1952 advertisement...from 14th November edition of "Daily Graphic & Daily Sketch"

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Pet's Corner Candidates?
13/09/2012

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The Alpacas are coming to Bicclescombe Grange!

Wallaby, Ilfracombe Zoo, 1950's (North Devon Journal Archive)
12/12/2011

Wallaby, Ilfracombe Zoo, 1950's (North Devon Journal Archive)

Lion Clubs, Ilfracombe 1951 (North Devon Journal Archive)
12/12/2011

Lion Clubs, Ilfracombe 1951 (North Devon Journal Archive)

15/11/2011

At Ilfracombe Zoo (09 July 1955)

15/11/2011

Miniature Zoo at Ilfracombe (24 July 1954)

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A collie with two puppies has become the foster mother to a lion cub born at Ilfracombe Zoo (23 June 1951)

13/11/2011

TAKING CARE OF YOUR PETS - 8. The Red Squirrel (23 August 1958)

13/11/2011

TAKING CARE OF YOUR PETS - 16. The Parrot (18 October 1958)

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