Paignton Zoo, Paignton

Name: Paignton Zoo
Address: Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7E, Paignton, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Paignton

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Paignton Zoo is a zoo in Paignton, Devon, England. The zoo is part of South West Environmental Parks Ltd which is owned by the charity Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust. The charity also runs Newquay Zoo in Newquay, Cornwall, and ran Living Coasts in Torquay, Devon until its closure in 2020. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1923 (101 years ago)Area: 80 acres (0.125 mi²)Coordinates: 50°25'33"N, 3°34'46"W

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Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EPaignton United Kingdom

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Day trips

Paignton Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Splashdown Quaywest, Kirkham House, Paignton Beach, Paignton Cemetery.

0.8 miE
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton
21 min walk • Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands Beach near to Paignton, Devon. The site has 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool.
0.9 miNE
History museum, Museum
Kirkham House, Paignton
25 min walk • Kirkham House is a late medieval stone house in Paignton, Devon, England. It is believed to be a 14th or 15th century building. The house was designated a Grade II* listed building on 13 March 1951.
1.4 miNE
50°26'24"N • 3°33'27"W
Paignton Beach, Paignton
36 min walk • Beach
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Paignton Cemetery, Paignton
21 min walk • Paignton Cemetery is a burial ground situated within the town of Paignton, Devon, England.
0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Paignton
20 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a theatre in Paignton, Devon, England. It was built in 1890 and is the oldest working theatre in Torbay. It has been owned and run by Torbay Council or its predecessor organisations since 1920.
1.3 miNE
Piers and boardwalks, Arcade
Paignton Pier, Paignton
33 min walk • Paignton Pier is a pleasure pier in the large English seaside resort of Paignton, Devon. It was financed by Arthur Hyde Dendy, a local Paignton barrister and designed by George Soudon Bridgman.
1 miE
Beach
Goodrington Sands, Paignton
26 min walk • Goodrington Sands is a sandy beach on the English Riviera, located at Goodrington, a coastal village on the outskirts of Paignton. The beaches are gently shelving with a promenade at one end and rocks leading around to Oyster Cove at the other.
1.2 miNE
Park, Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture
Oldway Mansion, Paignton
30 min walk • Oldway Mansion is a large house and gardens in Paignton, Devon, England. It was built as a private residence for Isaac Singer, and rebuilt by his son Paris Singer in the style of the Palace of Versailles.
0.9 miNE
50°26'3"N • 3°33'53"W
Paignton and Dartmouth Railway, Paignton
23 min walk • Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
~1650 ftNW
Zoo
Wild Planet Trust, Paignton
8 min walk • Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, is a registered charity, set up to run Paignton Zoo after the death of its founder, Herbert Whitley, who established the zoo on his estate at Primley, Paignton in Devon in the 1920s.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife
Torbay Inn, Paignton
16 min walk • The Torbay Inn is a historic public house in the town of Paignton, Devon. It is the town's oldest public house, dating to the early 17th century. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1975.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paignton Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Wild Planet Trust, Paignton (8 min walk), Palace Theatre, Paignton (20 min walk), South Devon College, Paignton (21 min walk), Paignton Cemetery, Paignton (21 min walk).

How to get to Paignton Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paignton Zoo:

Train

Paignton Zoo Railway (4 min walk)
Goodrington Sands (21 min walk)

Bus

Paignton Depot (22 min walk)