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Paignton Zoo is a member of the European Endangered species Programme
(EEP) for Sumatran tigers, which means it is part of the global effort
to save this endangered species from extinction.
Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “At nine weeks the cubs
are quite mobile and inquisitive but they still sleep a lot during the
day. They will become more active over the coming weeks.
Paignton Zoo is one of the largest in the United Kingdom. The Paignton
and Dartmouth Steam Railway operates steam trains from Paignton to
Kingswear, from where a ferry can be taken across the River Dart to
Dartmouth.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, in Devon, England, is one of the
largest zoos in the UK. The Zoo is part of South West Environmental
Parks Ltd which is owned by the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust
(WWCT). It welcomes over half a million visitors a year.
Paignton Zoo has a collection of approximately 2,000 animals
representing nearly 300 species. It currently employs over 100
permanent staff and an additional 120 seasonally.
Paignton Zoo was one of the earliest combined zoological and botanical
gardens in Britain and the first that was opened with education as its
mission. It was founded by eccentric millionaire Herbert Whitley,
initially as his private collection.
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Nearby Attractions
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (1 Mile)*
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line with steam
trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the
At Paignton Zoo you can see
flamingoes, cranes, storks and a variety of waterfowl. The Brook Side
Aviary allows visitors to get close to birds and observe their natural
behaviour.
Forest once covered half of the world's land surface.
Living Coasts is a site owned by Paignton Zoo as part of the Whitley
Wildlife Conservation Trust, including Newquay Zoo and is a registered
charity....
in neighbouring TorquayTorquay
Torquay is a town in the unitary authority of Torbay and ceremonial
county of Devon, England.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is situated on the outskirts of the
town of PaigntonPaignton
Paignton is a coastal town in Devon in England. Together with Torquay
and Brixham it forms the unitary authority of Torbay which was created
in 1998....
Paignton Zoo is divided into 6 zones, 'Primley', savannah, forest,
wetland, tropical forest and desert. These zones are home to more than
250 exotic species of animals, 70 of which are threatened with
extinction.
Paignton Zoo is an all day attraction, so leave plenty of time to see
and do everything.
We do strongly suggest you ring Paignton Zoo before you set off on
your family day out, just to make sure they are open and to confirm
admission prices, there is nothing worse than disappointed kids in the
back of your car after a long journey.
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is one of Britain's leading zoos.
Founded in 1923, it has evolved into a leading conservation, education
and scientific charity.
The gardens of Paignton Zoo consist of both mature shrubberies and new
areas developed over the past five years. The new plantings are all
designed to re-create the major habitat types from around the world.
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit
the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through
the tropics.
Paignton Zoo is in the Sunday Telegraph's top 50 great days out!
Why not visit Living Coasts, our sister attraction in Torquay, to
learn more about animals from the coastlines of the world? Or visit
Newquay Zoo, Cornwall's award winning zoo.
vets at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon. We think the shell
was damaged by another tortoise. The vets cleaned up the hole and the
shell will grow back, but it could take 18 months.
Paignton Zoo is a unique place to learn and offers:
* a purpose built Education Centre
* an exciting learning environment with wildlife from all over the
world
Paignton Zoo or Living Coasts, be sure to make time for our keeper
talks and feeding times. Click here for full article.
And finally . . .
Enter our competition to win one of five Zoo Story book and DVD sets.
Just click on the link below.
Paignton Zoo’s tiger cubs have been named!
We were inundated with suggestions for names for the two beautiful
tiger cubs born in May and they have now been named.
Click here for full article.
At Paignton Zoo there is a large restaraunt near the Zoo entrance that
has just gone through a big refurbishment and tries to source most of
its food locally or from fair trade which albeit it very good it means
the food is rather disgusting.
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Finaly a memeber of Paignton Zoo - whoop! I love this place, from a
smal child to now in my adulthood, i can't think of a better place to
visit when in the West Country.
We visited Paignton Zoo on Sunday 31st May. It was quiet and great
weather to spend the day there.
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a registered charity. For more
information go to www.paigntonzoo.org.uk or ring (01803) 697500.
Paignton Zoo is a member of the British & Irish Association of Zoos &
Aquariums (BIAZA).
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a registered charity. Registered
office: Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon
TQ4 7EU. Registration number 792877. Registered charity number 300923.
Place of incorporation: Companies House, Cardiff.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Director of Operations and Curator of
Mammals Neil Bemment said: “We hope they give birth and rear their
youngsters naturally – but we have made plans in case some or all of
them do not.
Paignton Zoo’s group of Bornean orang-utans is made up of male Demo
(aged 10) and females Gambira (11), Chinta (18) and Mali (13). Demo
and Mali arrived at Paignton Zoo from Munster Zoo, in Germany, in
November 2007. Gambira was born at Paignton Zoo.
Paignton, UK - One endangered primate at Paignton Zoo is doing his bit
to save his species – he has got all three females in his group
pregnant.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is an education and scientific charity
set in an 80 acre natural environmental park in South Devon. It was
founded by Herbert Whitley and opened in 1923, then known as Torbay
Zoological Gardens.
Paignton Zoo is open every day, except Christmas Day, from 10am.
Closing times vary throughout the year: check the zoo's website for
details.
Last admissions are one hour before closing time.
These are the latest news reports from Paignton Zoo; see the Paignton
Zoo News Archive for all reports.
Birth: 5 February 2009
Four Sumatran Tiger cubs have been born, to parents Tenang and Banda.
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