Your visit to Paignton Zoo starts right here!
We’re an education and conservation charity, and by visiting us you’re helping to save endangered animals both in the UK and across the globe. Our mission is to conserve species and their habitats, and to inspire everyone to help in the fight to protect wildlife.
With over 2,000 different animals set in naturalistic indoor and outdoor exhibits, plus adventure play areas and a peaceful nature trail, there’s plenty for all ages to discover and explore.
We recommend at least 3 to 4 hours for a visit to Paignton Zoo, but it would be best to leave a full day to explore everything that we have to offer.
Download our App
Get the most out of your visit by downloading our free Paignton Zoo App!
Our Paignton Zoo App is completely free to download and is available on both Android and Apple devices.
Opening times
Paignton Zoo is open to guests from 10am every day (apart from Christmas Day).
Please see our Zoo Updates page for all the latest information prior to your zoo visit.
Closing times vary according to season and Paignton Zoo management reserve the right to close all or parts of Paignton Zoo as required.
| DATES – Zoo opens at 10am | Last admission | Zoo closes |
|---|---|---|
| 6th May -24th May | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| 25th May – 2nd September | 4:30pm | 5:30pm |
| 3rd September – 3rd November | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| 4th November -30th November | 3:00pm | 4:00pm |
Operating Hours:
- Some of our catering outlets will close at least one hour prior to our gates closing. Please visit our Food and Drink page for information.
- Please note that our car park gates will close a maximum of 30 minutes after the zoo grounds closes.
Prices
Autumn Adventures Await
Autumn Offer
Our amazing Autumn offer means you can buy one ticket and get a second for just £5.
Just select the Autumn Offer tickets when booking your visit.
Please make sure you book the right date, time, number of guests and check the weather before you book as bookings are both non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you are a UK taxpayer and you make a donation that is 10% more than the admission, the government will give us 25p for every £1 of your entrance fee. It’s called a Gift Aid visit and it makes a massive difference to us and to our vital conservation work and work for wildlife.
| ZOO ADMISSION PRICES | With Gift Aid donation | Without Gift Aid donation |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Offer | ||
| Adult plus 1 additional ticket (online) | £31.25 | £28.75 |
| Adult plus 1 additional ticket (at the house) | £33.75 | £31.10 |
| Senior/Student plus 1 additional ticket (online) | £27.25 | £25.20 |
| Senior/ Student plus 1 additional ticket (at the till) | £29.50 | £27.25 |
| Adult | ||
| Online price | £26.35 | £23.75 |
| At the till | £28.75 | £26.10 |
| Child (3 to 15 years)* | ||
| Online price | £19.75 | £17.90 |
| At the till | £21.75 | £19.75 |
| Child under 3 years | ||
| Online price | Free | Free |
| At the till | Free | Free |
| Senior citizen (65+ years) & Student** | ||
| Online price | £22.25 | £20.20 |
| At the till | £24.50 | £22.25 |
| Saver ticket (2 adults, 2 children 3-15 years) | ||
| Online price | £81.95 | £74.50 |
| At the till | £89.95 | £81.75 |
Book online to secure your choice of date and great savings. Online prices are not available at the tills.
*Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult over the age of 18 and must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
**Student tickets can be purchased online. A valid student ID card, with an expiry date, must be brought on the day of visit. If this card is not produced, students will be asked to pay a top-up to an adult ticket.
These admission prices will also be the same for those guests with a disability. If you are a guest with a disability and can provide a form of ID from a blue badge, PIP award or DLA letter on the day of your visit, then you will be permitted one carer entry free of charge with your full price ticket. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PRE BOOK A CARER TICKET.
