Our Credentials

Paignton Zoo is a member of several professional zoo associations and operates within strict ethical guidelines. The WWCT Animal Ethics Committee is responsible for developing and monitoring the ethics policies of all the WWCT zoos, Paignton Zoo, Newquay Zoo and Living Coasts. The committee includes members of zoo staff, external experts and lay people. Copies of our ethical policies can be obtained on request by clicking here.

	BIAZA Member of the British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
	EAZA Member of the European Associations of Zoos and Aqauria
	WAZA Member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
	BGCI Member of the Botantic Gardens Conservation International
	PlantNetwork Member of the PlantNetwork
	NCCPG Member of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
	IIP Investors in People
	We are an ISO 14001 certified organisation.
	Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold Award
	BALPPA Member of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers & Attractions
	Enjoy England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
	English Riviera Tourist Board Member of the English Riviera Tourist Board
	English Riviera Attractions
	DATA Member of the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions
	WEEE Member of the WEEE Recycling Network's compliance support.

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