Devon is a scenic coastal and rural county in South West England with historic towns, national parks, and popular seaside resorts, accessible by rail and bus.
Dartmoor Zoological Society is a 33-acre zoo in Devon, England, featuring over 73 species including endangered animals, housed around the historic Goodamoor House. The zoo offers conservation, education and breeding programs, inspiring the book and film 'We Bought a Zoo'.
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is a 28-acre wildlife sanctuary in Devon featuring live animals like meerkats and lemurs alongside animatronic dinosaurs, a dinosaur museum, a soft play area, and a miniature railway ride, offering a family-friendly mix of indoor and outdoor experiences.
Exmoor Zoo is a conservation centre in North Devon, specializing in rare and smaller animals with a focus on conservation breeding programmes. It offers outdoor animal exhibits including rare carnivores and birds, alongside visitor facilities including the African Café. The zoo provides an engaging family-friendly experience in a scenic national park setting.
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Join the gardeners for a short talk on a different garden theme each week, covering what is looking good, gardening tips and the work carried out by the team. Talks meet at the garden entrance and may include a gentle stroll around the garden.
Tropiquaria Zoo in Somerset is a small zoo and tropical house located in a historic Grade II listed former BBC transmitting station. It features a tropical hall, aquarium with rare fish, and outdoor animal enclosures, along with play areas and a café, offering a diverse wildlife experience for families.
Lundy is an English island in the Bristol Channel, known for its rich wildlife including puffins, and as Britain's first Marine Conservation Zone. Managed by the Landmark Trust, it offers both outdoor natural exploration and indoor historic sites and accommodations, attracting many visitors by boat and helicopter.