• Badgers live in ‘clans’ consisting of one adult male (boar), females (sows) and their young.
• 1 to 4 cubs are born each year and suckle for 8 weeks. Their first appearance above ground is in May.
• They fiercely protect their feeding grounds from other clans.
• Earthworms form the largest part of the badgers’ diet; they also feed on carrion, birds’ eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds and roots during dry spells.
• A badger’s life span varies from 5 to 15 years.

Paignton Zoo Badger Watch
One clan of badgers occupies our main viewing site and when the Zoo visitors leave they begin their night time feeding and socialising.

As dusk descends our Zoo keeper will guide you to our custom built viewing hide. With the aid of artificial moonlight you will see some of the badgers emerging from their sett and starting the evening forage for food.

Dates
Badger Watch runs from Thursday 1st April to Thursday 28th October 2009, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings only. The time of your visit will be confirmed when you receive your tickets.

Prices
Adults / children / senior citizens - £11.00  per person.
Annual members - £8.00 per person.
Badger Watch group visit for 10-20 people - £10.00 per person and can be booked on any night of the week.

Bookings
Booking is essential as space is limited. Please telephone Paignton Zoo on 01803 697500 to make a booking.

Groups
Why not make your visit special? For groups of 10 or more joining Badger Watch, you can combine your visit with a buffet. Please call our Functions Manager to discuss your requirements on (01803) 697520.

Important points
• Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather and bring any refreshments you may require.
• Badgers are wild animals and we cannot guarantee that you will see them. If you do not see any then you will be offered a free return visit or a refund.
• Badger Watch is not suitable for children under 10 years old.