Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Shaldon Zoo
In or near Bishopsteignton.
Shaldon 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
- Teignmouth · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shaldon Zoo, the nearest railway station is Teignmouth, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ14 0HP, and please note that entry is paid. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Shaldon Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.5367°, -3.4989°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Summary from the official site
Shaldon Zoo is a small wildlife trust located in a woodland area above the village of Shaldon. It focuses on the care and conservation of some of the world's rarest and most endangered animals, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about these species and the conservation efforts in place.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Shaldon Zoo also known as Shaldon Wildlife Trust is a conservation centre in Shaldon, Devon. Set in an acre of woodland above the village near to the coastline, they look after and help preserve some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world, with a focus on small primates. The zoo is a member of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums and also a member of EAZA, the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.
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Background
History
The zoo started out as a children's zoo in 1963, before becoming the Shaldon Wildlife Trust in 1985, for the conservation of small endangered species. Despite its small size, Shaldon Zoo has proven itself to be highly regarded globally for its conservation work and breeding programmes. In 2024, founder of the Trust, Stewart Muir, received a lifetime achievement award from EAZA.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5367, -3.4989
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Shaldon
- Postcode
- TQ14 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Phone
- 01626 872234
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry 4pm
- Official site
- www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q117788027 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shaldon Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shaldon Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 1669009.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaldon Zoo?
- Shaldon Zoo is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ14 0HP), in the parish of Shaldon.
- What is Shaldon Zoo?
- Shaldon Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shaldon Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ14 0HP.
- How do I get to Shaldon Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ14 0HP.