Dartmoor Zoo Tickets
Meet the animals at one of the best zoos in the South West of England
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
The Dartmoor Zoological Park key information
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
Highlights
- Encounter ostriches, capybaras, Brazilian tapirs, Iberian wolves, monkeys and more.
- See the largest collection of big cats in the South-West including African lions, Amur tigers, jaguar and cheetah.
- Explore the Zoo’s 30-acre park and gardens with its 200-year-old Turkey Oak and large collection of camellias.
- Take a break at the Jaguar Restaurant where you can enjoy a freshly prepared lunch or hot drink and cake.
What's included
- Zoo entry
- Animal talks
- Food and drink
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- All children must remain under direct supervision at all times.
- Baby changing facilities are available.
Dartmoor Zoo accessibility information
- The majority of Dartmoor Zoo is accessible for wheelchair users, buggies and those with walking difficulties.
- Concession for disabled guests, students, pensioners and free tickets for carers available.
- Concessions must show an appropriate form of ID at the entrance gate.
- In places the surface becomes quite rugged and some paths are steep.
- Registered assistance dogs are welcome. Owners must show the identification and all assistance dogs must wear their identifying jackets.
Additional information
- Very occasionally the Zoo may be closed due to extreme weather or other events.
- The Zoo is open every day from 10:00am until 04:00pm.
- Last entry is one hour before closing time.
- The Zoo is closed 24, 25 and 26 December.
How to get there
- Address: Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5DG
- By car: the zoo is well connected to the motorways and roads network.
- Nearest train station: Ivybridge, 6.2 miles.
Frequently asked questions
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Where is the Dartmoor Zoological Park?
- Dartmoor Zoological Park is located just 15 minutes from Plymouth.
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What animals are at Dartmoor Zoo?
- Birds: meadow pipit, stonechat, cuckoo, ring ouzel, pied flycatcher, wood warbler and common restart.
- Mammals: otters, hazel dormice, bats, Dartmoor ponies, sheep, cattle.
- Insects: marsh fritillary butterfly, southern damselfly, narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth, pearl-bordered fritillaries, blue ground beetle and Heckford’s pygmy moth.
- Reptiles: adders, common lizard
- River life: Salmon, trout, Palmate newts, frogs, toads and fairy shrimp.
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Does Dartmoor Zoo have giraffes?
- Yes, there are giraffes.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain and provided by Dartmoor Zoo.
