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Dartmoor Zoological Park (originally Dartmoor Wildlife Park) is a 30-acre (12 ha) zoo just north of the village of Sparkwell, on the south-west edge of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon in the South West of England. It was opened in 1968 by Ellis Daw who ran it until its licence was revoked and it was forced to close in 2006.
Welcome to the zoo with a story and many big hearts. Located just 15 minutes from Plymouth. We're open and can't wait to see you.
Experience the magic from the movie by booking your own visit to Dartmoor Zoo! Come and visit our stunning 33 acres of woodland, home to our incredible family of animals including African lions, Amur tigers, Capybara, Bearded Dragons, Chilean Rose Tarantula, and Laughing Kookaburra.
Hidden on the borders of Dartmoor National Park and located just 15 minutes from Plymouth, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide-range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of big cats in the South West of England.
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Animal experiences. Get closer than ever before for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with some of our most popular animals, including our lions, tigers, meerkats, otters and more. Learn More.
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Set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland on the edge of Dartmoor with some stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Dartmoor Zoo is a unique zoo with a fantastic collection of animals.
Plan which animals you’d like to see during your visit to Dartmoor Zoo and discover where to find them
Hidden on the borders of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of big cats in the South West of England.
