# Paignton Zoo > Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon, South West England, UK Have a great family day out at Paignton Zoo. With over 2,000 animals, 6 animal habitats, a Jungle Express train, indoor play areas, good food, easy access and free parking, Paignton Zoo is the family day out. Genuine Paignton Zoo tickets are only available from our website or turnstiles. VISIT THE ZOO FOR SOME OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN THIS SPRING & SUMMER... With dozens of different animals across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds – you are in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo! Located in South Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the South West’s most exciting visitor attractions and one of Britain’s top zoos. Come rain or shine, the zoo is a fun-filled day out for the whole family. Discover all your favourite species, big and small, including gorillas, orang-utans, giraffes, lions, tigers, crocodiles, cheetahs, flamingos, red pandas and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way too. There are many Covid-19 safety measures implemented around the site to ensure that everyone can have an enjoyable and safe visit. For full details, please see the Paignton Zoo website. All tickets and arrival time slots have to be pre-booked online in advance, through the Paignton Zoo website. All outdoor exhibits and the majority of indoor spaces are open, however a small number of animal houses will remain closed due to their size and social distancing guidelines in place. To refuel during the day, there are various food outlets around the site to grab a takeaway drink or snack, including the Island Restaurant in the heart of the zoo. Situated in the main entrance, the Living World gift shop is stocked full of unique gifts, cuddly toys and branded souvenirs. Paignton Zoo is a registered charity, so not only do you get a good day out, you know your money is going to a good cause, supporting education, scientific research and practical conservation around the world. Paignton Zoo supports a number of projects in the UK and overseas that aim to conserve wildlife in the wild, as well as playing a key role in breeding programmes for are and endangered species. You can also help by purchasing an Annual Pass, for entry all year round to Paignton Zoo. Paignton Zoo is open from 10am every day (except Christmas Day). Closing times and last entry varies throughout the year so please see the website or call Paignton Zoo on 01803 697500. - Type: Experience - Location: Paignton, Torbay, England - Area guide: [Paignton](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/paignton) - Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk, or call +441803697500 - HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-idu3ZG0kY4WG/paignton-zoo ## Activities - Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks - Sightseeing and Attractions - Experience ## Facilities - Cafe - Food Shop - Food To Purchase Onsite - Ice Cream - Picnics and Food Allowed - Restaurant ## Suitable for - Baby and Toddler (0-3) - People - Accessible - Family - Children or Kids (3-10) - Couples - Students - Groups ## Nearby stays - [Treacle Valley Campsite](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Q2Qr-pWahs1u/treacle-valley-campsite) - [The Snooty Fox](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-52xgBYy9wf5P/the-snooty-fox) - [Farleigh Camping](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7LKY1Ux9KPBJ/farleigh-camping) - [Parkers Farm Holiday Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-yts0A8gbCspq/parkers-farm-holiday-park) - [Yurtcamp Glamping Devon](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-aDHQvOlLYooS/yurtcamp-glamping-devon) All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-idu3ZG0kY4WG/paignton-zoo/near-by-accommodations.md ## Nearby things to do - [Dartmouth Steam Rail and River Boat Co](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-6Dm4DuSIkQSh/dartmouth-steam-rail-and-river-boat-co) - [The Children's Play Square & Party Rooms](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-86CJKzRlp-9C/the-children-s-play-square-and-party-rooms) - [Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-nk-trS6w-qW7/splashdown-quaywest-waterpark) - [Reach Outdoors](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-5lvxnyHAKWH9/reach-outdoors) - [Vue Torbay](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Ou2FgzJsTKuY/vue-torbay) All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-idu3ZG0kY4WG/paignton-zoo/near-by-experiences.md ## Questions and answers ### Where is Paignton Zoo? Paignton Zoo is in Paignton, Torbay. ### What activities does Paignton Zoo offer? Paignton Zoo lists Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience. ### What facilities does Paignton Zoo have? Paignton Zoo lists Cafe, Food Shop, Food To Purchase Onsite, Ice Cream, Picnics and Food Allowed and Restaurant. ### What is there to do near Paignton Zoo? Experiences listed near Paignton Zoo on HolidayFox include Dartmouth Steam Rail and River Boat Co, The Children's Play Square & Party Rooms, Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark, Reach Outdoors and Vue Torbay. ### How do I book Paignton Zoo? Paignton Zoo doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk, or call +441803697500. --- Generated 2026-10-30T18:59Z from HolidayFox data.