Things To Do in Devon: Events at Paignton Zoo

There's always something going on at the Zoo, whether it's our daily programme of keeper talks and feeding times or one of our special events. Meet one of our expert keepers or watch some of the animals being fed; meet our resident birds in the Feathered Feats Bird Show or see if there's a special event taking place. Take a look and use our handy day planner to build your perfect day at Zoo.

  • Ape and Cake Evening - SOLD OUT!

    Ape and Cake Evening - SOLD OUT!

    12 June 2013

    Join us for an exclusive opportunity to eat cake with the apes at Paignton Zoo! Go behind the scenes and learn about our primates with the chance to quiz keepers about what really...

  • Walk on Stage

    Walk on Stage

    22 June 2013

    Walk On Stage - 'A Celebration of People' Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Doors Open: 8.00 p.m. Venue: South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes. Tickets: £6.00 in advance,...

  • Wedding Fair July 2013

    Wedding Fair July 2013

    3 July 2013 - 3 July 2013

    Following the success of our first Wedding Fair in February, Paignton Zoo is holding another on 3rd July 2013 at our Island Restaurant, offering you, your family and friends...

  • Evening Garden Tour

    Evening Garden Tour

    10 July 2013

    Join us on our exclusive evening guided tour of the zoo’s gardens. Don't miss this great opportunity to see our unusual and rare plants, meet the garden team and go...

  • Sulawesi Macaques In Words And Pictures

    Sulawesi Macaques In Words And Pictures

    10 July 2013

    A presentation about the Sulawesi macaques by Harry Hilser Wednesday 10th July 2013 at 7:00pm. Venue: Whitley Room, Paignton Zoo Harry Hilser is the Field Project Manager in...

  • Wild Weeks

    Wild Weeks

    29 July 2013 - 23 August 2013

    Each year our Education Team runs 'Wild Week Summer Schools' throughout August, giving young people aged 8-12 years the chance to explore the Zoo and its nature reserves, take...

  • The Great Gorillas Project

    The Great Gorillas Project

    3 August 2013 - 13 October 2013

    The Great Gorillas Project will bring a world class mass public art event to the streets, parks and open spaces of the English Riviera and Exeter. For 10 weeks in the summer of...

  • Annual Charity Golf Day at Churston Golf Club

    Annual Charity Golf Day at Churston Golf Club

    19 September 2013

    Join us at Churston Golf Club for our annual Charity Golf Day to raise funds for our vital conservation work. Teams of two to four players are invited to compete in this sporting...

  • Mistletoe Ball at The Grand Hotel, Torquay

    Mistletoe Ball at The Grand Hotel, Torquay

    7 December 2013

    Kick start the festive season and join us on Saturday, 7th December for our annual Christmas black tie dinner and dance. This is a charity event to help us raise funds for our...

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What You Say
Had a fab day out! Great value for money and we learnt loads too!
Loved it! All the way round the kids had smiles on their faces!
Excellent value for money, the best Zoo we have ever visited. Everything is so clean and well maintained; all animals look very happy and content.