Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies
In or near Dartington.
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies in England South West, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies is a zoo or wildlife park in England South West, United Kingdom. UK zoos range from London Zoo (the world's oldest scientific zoo) to small open-farm collections and rare-breed sanctuaries.
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Official information
Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Buckfast Butterfly Farm is a family-run attraction in South Devon. Visitors can enjoy observing otters during feeding times and explore the butterfly house, which features various butterfly species.
Place summary
Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies is a zoo-aquarium located in South-West England. It features a diverse range of otters and butterflies, providing an educational experience focused on these species and their habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4819, -3.7672
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Buckfastleigh
- Postcode
- TQ11 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Phone
- 01364 293113
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- ottersandbutterflies.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q133805908 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies?
- Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DZ), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
- What is Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies?
- Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0DZ.
- How do I get to Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DZ.