Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo Located in Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the South West’s most exciting visitor attractions. We are a member of BIAZA and EAZA and part of Libéma
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With over 2,000 animals across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds, it’s a place to roam, discover, explore and get in touch with nature. Discover your favourite species, big and small, including gorillas, orang-utans, giraffes, tigers, lions, red pandas and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way. Paignton Zoo is a place to roam, discover, learn and get in touch with nature. There are play areas, food and drink outlets and a shop full of unique gifts.

05/06/2026

BIG things are coming, come and join us for a whole new era of Paignton Zoo🐾

Kitwana & Jahzara 💛🐾🐆We can't get enough of these two cuddling and sunbathing together!
30/05/2026

Kitwana & Jahzara 💛🐾🐆

We can't get enough of these two cuddling and sunbathing together!

24/05/2026

Explore Princesshay’s GO WILD trail 🦁🐾 Discover animals, learn fun facts & unlock prizes along the way!

📅 19 May - 30 June | 📍 Princesshay, Exeter City Centre

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Princesshay Exeter
Devon's Top Attractions
the Deaf Academy

Bank holiday sunbathing mode: activated 😎🌞🍹From sun-loving lemurs to laid-back lions, everyone’s enjoying the rays🌞 Why ...
23/05/2026

Bank holiday sunbathing mode: activated 😎🌞🍹

From sun-loving lemurs to laid-back lions, everyone’s enjoying the rays🌞 Why not join them? Come soak up the sunshine with us at Paignton Zoo this bank holiday!🦁🐾

We’re delighted to share a very special milestone in our journey... the first animal arrivals since the start of our sit...
22/05/2026

We’re delighted to share a very special milestone in our journey... the first animal arrivals since the start of our site development, marking the beginning of many exciting changes to come across the zoo!🎋

Please join us in welcoming four wonderful greater rheas - Sam, Speedy, Jess and Snowy 🐤🌾Two males and two females, who arrived last week from All Things Wild.

After settling in, they’re now exploring their new home in our South American Pampa habitat, opposite the giraffes 🦒 They’ve already been spotted confidently roaming across the hill, it’s truly fantastic to see this space brought back to life after being empty for so long.

This is just the start and a glimpse of the exciting transformation ahead as our Grasslands zone continues to develop🌱✨

☀️ Make the most of the sunny bank holiday weekend and come meet our new arrivals for yourself!

Join us in wishing Wousan a very Happy 18th Birthday! 🦧🎉To mark the occasion, our keepers put together a very special bi...
19/05/2026

Join us in wishing Wousan a very Happy 18th Birthday! 🦧🎉

To mark the occasion, our keepers put together a very special birthday treat, a refreshing cake made from ice, packed with delicious fruit and peas (a firm favourite!). 🥭🧊 Alongside that, there were plenty of presents to unwrap, keeping Wousan and the rest of the orang family entertained throughout his big day🎁

Of course, no party is complete without a little mischief… our cheeky youngsters Natty and Ranbi were straight in there, convinced the celebration was all about them! 😄 They did their best to get involved, but Wousan still managed to enjoy his well-earned treats and presents 🎂

📸 Brian Lilly

We’re so excited to be part of Princesshay Exeter’s GO WILD trail – a free, family-friendly adventure right in the heart...
18/05/2026

We’re so excited to be part of Princesshay Exeter’s GO WILD trail – a free, family-friendly adventure right in the heart of Exeter!🦒🦓🦛

For six weeks, you can explore an urban safari featuring 10 incredible turfed animal sculptures – from towering giraffes to mighty lions and cheeky gorillas🦒🦁🦍 Each stop features fascinating animal facts brought to life by our team here at Paignton Zoo, sharing stories about behaviour, habitats and conservation🐾

📱 Don’t forget to scan the QR codes along the trail to:
✔️ Discover amazing wildlife facts
✔️ Learn animal signs in BSL with The Deaf Academy
✔️ Enter competitions…

👀 And there’s more! Keep an eye on Princesshay’s socials, where you could WIN a Paignton Zoo animal experience – giving you the chance to get closer than ever to one of our incredible animals 🐾✨

🎯 Plus, collect hidden letters at each stop to unlock a secret word and be in with a chance to win a Devon’s Top Attractions Golden Ticket 🎟️

📅 Starting 19 May | 📍 Princesshay, Exeter City Centre
👉 Find out more: https://princesshay.co.uk/gowild/

15/05/2026

Even our tiniest species are getting in the spring mood 🐜🌸

A huge thank you to Bay Vet Group for their quick response to perform urgent dental care on one of our male baboons, Chi...
13/05/2026

A huge thank you to Bay Vet Group for their quick response to perform urgent dental care on one of our male baboons, Chilli. The procedure went smoothly and Chilli was back on Baboon Rock in just a few hours!

We are so grateful to have a specialist team like this just down the road from us - thank you Kyarna, Sam and Dr Chris🦷🐾

🌍🖤 Happy World Binturong Day! 🖤🌍Today we’re celebrating one of the zoo’s most loveable and mysterious residents – the bi...
10/05/2026

🌍🖤 Happy World Binturong Day! 🖤🌍

Today we’re celebrating one of the zoo’s most loveable and mysterious residents – the binturong – and our very own pair, Fig and Carlo🖤

Often called bearcats (though they’re neither bears nor cats!), binturongs are truly unique. Native to the forests of Southeast Asia, they spend much of their lives in the treetops, using their incredibly strong prehensile tails like an extra limb to climb and balance. They’re one of the few mammals in the world to have this amazing adaptation!

One of the most surprising facts about binturongs? They famously smell like buttered popcorn🍿 thanks to a special chemical in their scent glands, which they use to mark their territory as they move through the forest.

Despite their charm, binturongs are classed as Vulnerable in the wild, with populations declining due to habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade. Days like today are important moments to shine a spotlight on lesser-known species and why protecting them – and their forest homes – matters.

Whether Fig and Carlo are snoozing inside, exploring their enclosure, or charming keepers and visitors alike, they’re fantastic ambassadors for their species. We’re incredibly proud to care for them here at Paignton Zoo.

💬 Drop a 🖤 in the comments to show Fig and Carlo some World Binturong Day love!

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Totnes Road
Paignton
TQ47EU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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