Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Dartmoor Zoological Park
In or near Cornwood.
Dartmoor Zoological Park — British zoological garden.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dartmoor Zoological Park, the nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL7 5DG. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Dartmoor Zoological Park is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1968. It covers approximately 33 km². Address: PL7 5DG. Wikidata describes it as: "British zoological garden". Coordinates: 50.4070°, -3.9970°.
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Summary from the official site
Dartmoor Zoological Park, located near Plymouth in Devon, is home to a variety of animals and offers visitors the chance to learn about wildlife conservation. The park features engaging exhibits and opportunities for unique animal experiences, making it a great destination for families and animal lovers.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dartmoor Zoological Society (originally Dartmoor Wildlife Park then Dartmoor Zoological Park) is a 33-acre (13 ha) zoo just north of the village of Sparkwell, on the south-west edge of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon in the South West of England. It was opened in 1968 by Ellis Daw who ran it until its licence was revoked and it was forced to close in 2006. The zoo was bought in August 2006 by Benjamin Mee, who reopened it in July 2007, later writing a book about his experiences called We Bought a Zoo (2008). A 2011 film of the same title was loosely based on the book. In September 2014 the zoo became the charity Dartmoor Zoological Society, a charity that focuses on conservation, education and research.
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Background
History
The zoo was opened as Dartmoor Wildlife Park by Ellis Daw in 1968 on the Goodamoor Estate that his family had bought in 1948. Goodamoor House was built in the 17th century by Paul Ourry Treby of the Treby family in the parish of Plymton St Mary. The Treby family lived on the estate until the late 19th century. In the following years Daw acquired many species to add to his collection, including lions and tigers, jaguars and pumas. He was also instrumental in the design and construction of many of the buildings and enclosures around the park. Dartmoor Wildlife Park became the subject of local debate after a 2001 report by the Captive Animals Protection Society raised questions about the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4070, -3.9970
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Sparkwell
- Postcode
- PL7 5DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Phone
- 01752 837645
- Established
- 1968
- Annual visitors
- ~80,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge — 5.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:00 - 16:00
- Official site
- www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5225654 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dartmoor Zoological Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: House at Dartmoor Zoological Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartmoor Zoological Park?
- Dartmoor Zoological Park is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL7 5DG), in the parish of Sparkwell.
- What is Dartmoor Zoological Park?
- Dartmoor Zoological Park — British zoological garden.
- How do I get to Dartmoor Zoological Park?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL7 5DG.
- When was Dartmoor Zoological Park built?
- Built or established in 1968.
- Is Dartmoor Zoological Park a protected site?
- Yes — Dartmoor Zoological Park is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dartmoor Zoological Park?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL7 5DG.
- How busy is Dartmoor Zoological Park?
- Dartmoor Zoological Park draws around 80,000 visitors a year.