Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo, opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top zoos, with ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. Winning many major awards including most recently SILVER Visitor Attraction of the Year at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2007-2008,  it has proved itself to be one of the best attractions in the South West.
Photograph courtesy of Ernie Littlefield
 
The zoo was run by Restormel Council until 1994 when if became privately owned by Mike Thomas and Roger Martin. One of the highlights during this time was the
revolutionary partnership with St. Austell College which established and developed an educational facility on land adjacent to the zoo, catering for BTEC and HND studies.

In August 2003 Newquay Zoo joined forces with Paignton Zoo and is now part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves.

Specialising in breeding many endangered species, Newquay Zoo is at the forefront of conservation and education, leading the way in exciting innovative enclosure design, enrichment projects and overseas conservation.

VISITORS INFORMATION:

OPENING TIMES:
1st April to 30th September 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Last entry 5pm.
1st October to 31st March 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Last entry 4pm.

PRICING:

 If you prefer not to support the charity cause, admission prices are:

BY CAR
From the A30, turn off at Indian Queens and follow the A3075 to Newquay. As you enter Newquay you will come to various roundabouts, all of which have the brown and white tourist information signs directing you to the zoo. The zoo is just off the A3075 Edgcumbe Road, Newquay.

Things TO DO:
From fascinating talks and feeding times, including the very popular animal encounter session at 1:45pm each day, to exploring the amazing Tropical House with a stunning open rainforest exhibit.

Have a children's play area to exhaust the liveliest children!, plus a Dragon Maze and Tarzan Trail to keep them occupied.
There are plenty of picnic and seating areas throughout the zoo.
During the summer months you can find face painting and on occasion creative activities for children.
Have a baby milk warming microwave in the Café Lemur at the front of the zoo.
A summer barbecue is available on most days during the summer which is situated over looking the main lake.
Have a fascinating Gift Shop full of wonder gifts and souvenirs to suit all ages.