Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Exmoor Zoo
In or near Challacombe.
Exmoor Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Exmoor Zoo, the nearest railway station is Killington Lane, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX31 4SG, and the zoo is wheelchair accessible. Entry details are not provided.
About
Exmoor Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1982. It covers approximately 12 km². Address: EX31 4SG. Coordinates: 51.1480°, -3.9240°.
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Summary from the official site
Exmoor Zoo is home to a variety of endangered species and offers visitors the chance to learn about animals in a fun and engaging environment. The zoo features spacious enclosures designed to mimic the natural habitats of its residents, including red pandas, meerkats, and bush dogs.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Exmoor Zoo is a conservation centre near Bratton Fleming in Exmoor, a national park in North Devon, England. The zoo developed from Exmoor Bird Gardens, opened on the site of a farm in 1982. The current owners took over in 1993, and have enlarged and developed the zoo, now specialising in the conservation of smaller animals. The zoo has been a member of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, since 1995 and recently became a member of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) in 2018.
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Background
History
Exmoor Bird Gardens opened on a site in 1982, which expanded to in 1985. It was sold in 1987 at the peak of the property market, but suffered financial difficulties after Black Monday until it was placed in receivership in 1992. This led to a change of ownership in April 1993, and the new owners started refurbishing the run-down bird gardens, also adding a number of animal species to the attractions. However, in May 1993 a gang of thieves stole 25 marmosets and tamarins and 4 pairs of parrots. The zoo started with only two staff and about 10,000 visitors. Many of the trees and shrubs still growing were first planted in 1994 and 1995. The 1995 name change to Exmoor Animal & Bird Gardens…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1480, -3.9240
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Bratton Fleming
- Postcode
- EX31 4SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Phone
- +44 1598 763352
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.exmoorzoo.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5420451 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Exmoor Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Exmoor Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 3437734.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exmoor Zoo?
- Exmoor Zoo is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4SG), in the parish of Bratton Fleming.
- What is Exmoor Zoo?
- Exmoor Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exmoor Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4SG.
- When was Exmoor Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- How do I get to Exmoor Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4SG.