Dartmoor Zoological Society

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! ๐Ÿ‡

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Keeper Abbie

๐Ÿ”ฅ The countdown is on! ๐Ÿ”ฅIn just two days, Dartmoor Zoo will come alive with blazing entertainment ๐Ÿพ Enjoy live music by ...
15/08/2024

๐Ÿ”ฅ The countdown is on! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

In just two days, Dartmoor Zoo will come alive with blazing entertainment ๐Ÿพ Enjoy live music by the amazing Mad Dog Mcrea, daring fire walking, and so much more ๐ŸŽถ

Donโ€™t miss outโ€”grab your general admission and Mad Dog Mcrea tickets now! https://ow.ly/5SV950SYkM0.. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Cloud Rat cuteness!๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Hannah
15/08/2024

Cloud Rat cuteness!

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Hannah

14/08/2024

Itโ€™s a match! Freddoโ€™s long awaited girlfriend has arrived! Meet Lena, a stunning 4-year-old Amur Leopard, who joined us today from Colchester Zoo! ๐Ÿ†

A huge shoutout to CBL Saltash & Central Parts for providing the telehandler that ensured Lena's smooth journey into her new home ๐Ÿšœ

Welcome to the family, Lena! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Marketing Kira

Happy World Lizard Day! ๐ŸฆŽToday we're shining the spotlight on the vibrant Giant Day Gecko and the master of camouflage, ...
14/08/2024

Happy World Lizard Day! ๐ŸฆŽ

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!๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira

Who's ready for episode 7 of 'What's New at the Zoo'?! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธListen now: https://ow.ly/6NF750SWFkG ๐Ÿ‘ˆ
13/08/2024

Who's ready for episode 7 of 'What's New at the Zoo'?! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Listen now: https://ow.ly/6NF750SWFkG ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

13/08/2024

Happy International Wolf Day to our Iberian Wolf brothers Raul and Gregorio! ๐Ÿบ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Marketing Kira

12/08/2024

Nap time with Emily and the kits ๐Ÿ’ค

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Marketing Kira

Who else has a case of the Monday grumps? ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Hannah
12/08/2024

Who else has a case of the Monday grumps? ๐Ÿ’ค

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Hannah

When itโ€™s Sunday and relaxation is the only agenda ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Abbie
11/08/2024

When itโ€™s Sunday and relaxation is the only agenda ๐Ÿ’ค

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Abbie

๐Ÿ”ฅ Only one week until Fire Fest! ๐Ÿ”ฅEnjoy live music by Mad Dog Mcrea, games by Hyped Events, and more. Donโ€™t miss out on ...
10/08/2024

๐Ÿ”ฅ Only one week until Fire Fest! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Enjoy live music by Mad Dog Mcrea, games by Hyped Events, and more. Donโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

๐ŸŒ Happy World Lion Day Kimya! ๐ŸพDid you know that 'Kimya' means 'silence' in Swahili? Quite ironic, considering Kimya is ...
10/08/2024

๐ŸŒ Happy World Lion Day Kimya! ๐Ÿพ

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

๐Ÿ“ท Evie Gotham

When you realise itโ€™s Friday and the weekend excitement kicks in! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira
09/08/2024

When you realise itโ€™s Friday and the weekend excitement kicks in! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira

08/08/2024

Kitten zoomies! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Marketing Kira

๐ŸฏHappy International Cat Day! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira
08/08/2024

๐ŸฏHappy International Cat Day! ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira

07/08/2024

๐ŸŒž Join us for Tumble's Summer Celebration! ๐Ÿฏ

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! ๐Ÿพ

He invites you to explore the GIANT decorations he's put up around the Zoo and join in the fun-filled adventures! ๐ŸŽ

Join us this summer and book now! https://ow.ly/CmJE50ST1uf ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

07/08/2024

Snack time with Malu! ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Keeper Hannah

Dragan enjoying some enrichment ๐ŸพHessian sack kindly donated by Owens Coffee โ˜•๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Vicky
06/08/2024

Dragan enjoying some enrichment ๐Ÿพ

Hessian sack kindly donated by Owens Coffee โ˜•

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Vicky

Tongue Out Tuesday with Mango! ๐Ÿ‘…๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Callum
06/08/2024

Tongue Out Tuesday with Mango! ๐Ÿ‘…

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Callum

Highlight on Roxy!๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Vicky
05/08/2024

Highlight on Roxy!

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Vicky

Peek-a-boo!๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Vicky
05/08/2024

Peek-a-boo!

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Vicky

Pete's face when he realises it's almost Monday again! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Abbie
04/08/2024

Pete's face when he realises it's almost Monday again! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Abbie

Today is International Owl Awareness Day! ๐Ÿฆ‰Join us in celebrating these majestic creatures! Here at Dartmoor Zoo, we are...
04/08/2024

Today is International Owl Awareness Day! ๐Ÿฆ‰

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.

๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira
๐Ÿ“ท Paul Fine photography
๐Ÿ“ท Evie Gotham

03/08/2024

Cold shower anyone? Dorothy and Pete are loving it! ๐Ÿšฟ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Marketing Kira

Caturday with Emily and the kittens ๐ŸพHave you seen them yet? ๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira
03/08/2024

Caturday with Emily and the kittens ๐Ÿพ

Have you seen them yet?

๐Ÿ“ท Marketing Kira

02/08/2024

Play time! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Marketing Kira

Fridays with Doc and Chico ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Issy
02/08/2024

Fridays with Doc and Chico ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ท Keeper Issy

Don't miss out on this wild opportunity! Capture the magic of wildlife photography with us at Dartmoor Zoo on September ...
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! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Join our action-packed photography course led by the talented BRS Images ๐ŸŒŸ

Book now and unleash your creativity! https://ow.ly/xvpO50SKQH1 ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

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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

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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.