Our mission

Our vision

A world rich in wildlife and wild places.

Our mission

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is an education, scientific and conservation charity dedicated to protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in people a respect for animals, plants and the environment.

The Zoo's mission will be achieved by:

Keeping and breeding animals and propagating plants that are under threat or no longer exist in the wild
Offering all visitors an exciting and informative wildlife experience
Providing a resource for educational purposes, both within the Zoo and externally
Contributing to the conservation of wildlife and the natural environment both within the Zoo and beyond
Supporting and promoting the work of the Zoo’s owning body, the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust
Encouraging Zoo staff and volunteers to achieve their fullest potential to enable the Zoo to meet its objectives
Promoting sustainability of local and global communities and their environment and managing the Zoo to a plan to support these ideals