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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Dartmoor Zoological Society

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Dartmoor Zoological Society

We're just 15 minutes from Plymouth City Centre. A unique zoo set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland just 20 mins from Plymouth.
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We have a fantastic collection which includes an impressive selection of big cats, wolves, zebra, meerkats, tapir and much much more. Our restaurant serves hot and cold, drinks and meals and we can cater for all kinds of events, including weddings. The Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Mee wrote a book about buying the zoo called, We Bought a Zoo. This later became the subject of a major Hollywood

movie of the same name starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johannson.

10 years on the zoo has been through a roller coaster journey but the conversion to charity in 2014 has strengthened it's future and opened up new and exciting opportunities.

16/08/2024

Snack time with Filis! 🍇

📽️ Keeper Abbie

15/08/2024

🔥 The countdown is on! 🔥

In just two days, Dartmoor Zoo will come alive with blazing entertainment 🐾 Enjoy live music by the amazing Mad Dog Mcrea, daring fire walking, and so much more 🎶

Don’t miss out—grab your general admission and Mad Dog Mcrea tickets now! https://ow.ly/5SV950SYkM0.. 🎟️

15/08/2024

Cloud Rat cuteness!

📷 Keeper Hannah

14/08/2024

It’s a match! Freddo’s long awaited girlfriend has arrived! Meet Lena, a stunning 4-year-old Amur Leopard, who joined us today from Colchester Zoo! 🐆

A huge shoutout to CBL Saltash & Central Parts for providing the telehandler that ensured Lena's smooth journey into her new home 🚜

Welcome to the family, Lena! 🐾

📽️ Marketing Kira

14/08/2024

Happy World Lizard Day! 🦎

Today we're shining the spotlight on the vibrant Giant Day Gecko and the master of camouflage, the Leaf Tail Gecko. Come see them action in our Reptile and Bug House!🌿

📷 Marketing Kira

13/08/2024

Who's ready for episode 7 of 'What's New at the Zoo'?! 🎙️

Listen now: https://ow.ly/6NF750SWFkG 👈

13/08/2024

Happy International Wolf Day to our Iberian Wolf brothers Raul and Gregorio! 🐺

📽️ Marketing Kira

12/08/2024

Nap time with Emily and the kits 💤

📽️ Marketing Kira

12/08/2024

Who else has a case of the Monday grumps? 💤

📷 Keeper Hannah

11/08/2024

When it’s Sunday and relaxation is the only agenda 💤

📷 Keeper Abbie

10/08/2024

🔥 Only one week until Fire Fest! 🔥

Enjoy live music by Mad Dog Mcrea, games by Hyped Events, and more. Don’t miss out on a night of electrifying entertainment and after-hours zoo fun!

Grab your general admission and Mad Dog Mcrea tickets now! https://ow.ly/Elth50RBWA2 👈

10/08/2024

🌍 Happy World Lion Day Kimya! 🐾

Did you know that 'Kimya' means 'silence' in Swahili? Quite ironic, considering Kimya is one of the loudest animals at the zoo!

📷 Evie Gotham

09/08/2024

When you realise it’s Friday and the weekend excitement kicks in! 🎉

📷 Marketing Kira

08/08/2024

Kitten zoomies! 🐾

📽️ Marketing Kira

08/08/2024

🐯Happy International Cat Day! 🐆

📷 Marketing Kira

07/08/2024

🌞 Join us for Tumble's Summer Celebration! 🐯

Who's ready for an adventure? Get ready to meet Tumble the tiger, our brand-new mascot, as we celebrate 10 amazing years of being a conservation, education, and research charity! 🐾

He invites you to explore the GIANT decorations he's put up around the Zoo and join in the fun-filled adventures! 🎁

Join us this summer and book now! https://ow.ly/CmJE50ST1uf 👈

07/08/2024

Snack time with Malu! 🍌

📽️ Keeper Hannah

06/08/2024

Dragan enjoying some enrichment 🐾

Hessian sack kindly donated by Owens Coffee ☕

📷 Keeper Vicky

06/08/2024

Tongue Out Tuesday with Mango! 👅

📷 Keeper Callum

05/08/2024

Highlight on Roxy!

📷 Keeper Vicky

05/08/2024

Peek-a-boo!

📷 Keeper Vicky

04/08/2024

Pete's face when he realises it's almost Monday again! 😲

📷 Keeper Abbie

04/08/2024

Today is International Owl Awareness Day! 🦉

Join us in celebrating these majestic creatures! Here at Dartmoor Zoo, we are home to three incredible owl species: the Burrowing Owl, the Great Horned Owl, and the Great Grey Owl.

📷 Marketing Kira
📷 Paul Fine photography
📷 Evie Gotham

03/08/2024

Cold shower anyone? Dorothy and Pete are loving it! 🚿

📽️ Marketing Kira

03/08/2024

Caturday with Emily and the kittens 🐾

Have you seen them yet?

📷 Marketing Kira

02/08/2024

Play time! 🐾

📽️ Marketing Kira

02/08/2024

Fridays with Doc and Chico 🎉

📷 Keeper Issy

01/08/2024

Don't miss out on this wild opportunity! Capture the magic of wildlife photography with us at Dartmoor Zoo on September 13th! 📸

Join our action-packed photography course led by the talented BRS Images 🌟

Book now and unleash your creativity! https://ow.ly/xvpO50SKQH1 👈

Address

Dartmoor Zoo
Plymouth
PL75DG

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/

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Snack time with Filis! 🍇 📽️ Keeper Abbie #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #SakiMonkey

It’s a match! Freddo’s long awaited girlfriend has arrived! Meet Lena, a stunning 4-year-old Amur Leopard, who joined us today from Colchester Zoo! 🐆 A huge shoutout to CBL Saltash & Central Parts for providing the telehandler that ensured Lena's smooth journey into her new home 🚜 Welcome to the family, Lena! 🐾 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #AmurLeopard

Happy International Wolf Day to our Iberian Wolf brothers Raul and Gregorio! 🐺 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #IberianWolf

Nap time with Emily and the kits 💤 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Lynx

Kitten zoomies! 🐾 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Lynx

🌞 Join us for Tumble's Summer Celebration! 🐯 Who's ready for an adventure? Get ready to meet Tumble the tiger, our brand-new mascot, as we celebrate 10 amazing years of being a conservation, education, and research charity! 🐾 He invites you to explore the GIANT decorations he's put up around the Zoo and join in the fun-filled adventures! 🎁 Join us this summer and book now! https://ow.ly/CmJE50ST1uf 👈 #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Summer

Snack time with Malu! 🍌 📽️ Keeper Hannah #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Binturong

Cold shower anyone? Dorothy and Pete are loving it! 🚿 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Ostrich

Play time! 🐾 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Lynx

❤️‍🔥 Would you walk on fire for your partner?! ❤️‍🔥 Tackle our fire walking challenge and be a part of vital fundraising to help Dartmoor Zoo! Raise a minimum of £100 to take part, and whoever raises the most will win 2 spaces on our incredible Meet the Tiger experience! 🐯 Enjoy amazing upgrades such as live music by Mad Dog Mcrea games by Hyped Events and more! Secure your tickets today for a night of electrifying entertainment and after-hours zoo fun! 🐾 Sign up now https://ow.ly/Elth50RBWA2 👈 Fundraising Firewalk Association #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #FireFest

Get ready to meet our latest adorable arrivals: Pie, Munchkin, and Gregg! 🦌 These Kirk's Dik-diks have joined Macaroni in our African Aviary, sharing their new home with East African Grey Crowned Cranes, Turaco and Lilac-breasted Roller. They arrived yesterday from Colchester Zoo and have already made themselves right at home! 🧡 #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #DikDik

Look mum...I've got your tail! 🐾🤣 🎥 Keeper Hannah #LynxKit #DartmoorZoo #Lynx #Kittens

Happy Caturday! 🐾 We’re thrilled to announce that our Lynx enclosure is back open to the public, just in time for summer! 🎉 Our kits are becoming braver and exploring their enclosure but please remember to remain calm and quiet during your visit ✨ They won’t stay tiny for long, so make sure you come and witness these bundles of fluff and joy before they’re all grown up! 🐱 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Kittens

🎉 Tumble is here! 🐯 Our brand-new mascot is here to help us celebrate 10 years of conservation, education, and research! Join us for Tumble's Summer Celebration starting tomorrow! 🐾 Get ready for fun, discovery, and celebration at DZS this summer! 🌟 Book now https://ow.ly/oviI50SArPN👈 #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon

Happy World Snake Day! 🐍 🎤 Education Andy 📷 Keeper Callum 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #WorldSnakeDay

It's giving; stare off into the distance, main character energy! ☔ 🎥 Keeper Callum #Gecko #Zoo #DartmoorZoo

Sniff test with the Potoroos! 💐 📽️ Keeper Abbie #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Potoroo

⚽ It's time for Baro's prediction for tonight's match! 🐾 Who's backing him? ✨ #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Euros #Football

Bath time with Totem! 🦉 📽️ Keeper Hannah #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #GreatHornedOwl

Caturdays with Baro 🐾 📽️ Marketing Kira #DartmoorZoo #DZS #Devon #Cheetah

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Our Story

A unique zoo set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland just 20 mins from Plymouth. We have a fantastic collection which includes an impressive selection of big cats, bear, wolves, meerkats, tapir and much much more. Our restaurant serves hot and cold, drinks and meals and we can cater for all kinds of events up to 200 people including weddings. The Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Mee wrote a book about buying the zoo called, We Bought a Zoo. This later became the subject of a major Hollywood movie of the same name starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johannson. 10 years on the zoo has been through a roller coaster journey but the conversion to charity in 2014 has strengthened it's future and opened up new and exciting opportunities.