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Exmoor Zoo

South Stowford | Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple EX31 4SG, England
01598 763352
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Barnstaple
Type: Zoos
Owner description: Winner of the Gold award for best attraction in the South-west 2012, Exmoor Zoo has become an ideal family day out. The zoo has established a good... more » Owner description: Winner of the Gold award for best attraction in the South-west 2012, Exmoor Zoo has become an ideal family day out. The zoo has established a good rapport with the North Devon community and offers a very hand on experience for all its visitors.Activities run throughout the day (every half hour in summer), you get to meet a bird eating spider, hold a snake, feed wallabies (under supervision), meet some of the zoos friendly furry animals and of course go to all the talks and feeding sessions (if you can)!Home to the “Exmoor Beast” (a pair of black leopards), Puma, Cheetah, Maned wolves, monkeys and lots of other unusual animals like Tamandua, Fishing cats, Tapir, Singing dogs and Binturong to just name a few! The zoo is a living place with changes all the time; no visit is ever quite the same.Useful information:• Disabled access (wheelchair provision and scooter hire)• Activities through out the day• Cafeteria• Children’s playground• Undercover picnic areas• Zoo trail. « less
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Wirral
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Really liked the zoo and the staff happy to chat and share information, smaller than expected but the animals were great to see. Cafe staff not so helpful though!

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Ilfracombe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Great little zoo with children having opportunity to hear about animals and touch them. The admission charge is good value and the café is reasonable. Its a great venue for an afternoon with young and old. All our family like this place and although local to us we visit at least once or twice a year

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

Visited the zoo today, although price seemed high £35 for a family ticket it was well worth it, lots to see and really good enclosures with space for animals. Staff put on a talk and show diff animals every half hour, we saw the otter and alpaca presentations. Also had food in cafeteria which was great also. Spent 3 hours... More

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Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

We come here regularly as we live fairly close. It's a great place to come and see some happy and healthy animals in a beautiful location. It's not very big but being disabled, I can easily get around the whole zoo. The talks and feeding sessions are always interesting and the keepers are always friendly and helpfull. We think its... More

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Bideford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Went to Exmoor zoo yesterday with my little girl . A great day out for under £20 for us both I will take her again in the near future . I found the keepers very informative my daughter even feed a wallaby also the big cats made her day . I thought the place was very hilly so next time... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We had a fantastic day at the zoo while our daughter had her experience of being a zookeeper for a day. The staff were wonderful and made the day really enjoyable.

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Stourbridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We really loved this attraction. Having been to Paignton Zoo 2 years ago I wasn't really sure what to expect. It is much smaller but I liked it all the more for that. You feel a lot closer to the animals and it just feels a much cosier, friendlier experience. Entrance price was reasonable at £40 for three adults and... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We visited on the Bank Holiday weekend with a 10 year-old in tow and had a fantastic time. The keepers are very friendly, approachable and keen to answer any questions about the animals. The interactive sessions are the best I've seen - possibly partly because the crowds aren't as big as in other zoos which means it's so much more... More

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Darwen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Being in a wheelchair, we thought it might be difficult getting around Exmoor Zoo, but the slopes weren't too bad and there were plenty of rest places and viewing points. Very informative talks from knowlegeable keepers made the day more interesting.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

My partner and I visited the zoo whilst on holiday in Woolacombe. We had a fantastic time and you definitely get good value for money. Make sure you go to all the talks about the animals, it's makes it all the more worth while.

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