As well as being a great family day out, Newquay Zoo is an education, research and conservation charity which is dedicated to protecting global wildlife heritage. We hope to inspire a life long respect for animals and the environment amongst our many visitors.
Newquay Zoo was first opened in 1969, run by Restormel Council until 1994 when it was purchased and privately owned by Mike Thomas. After establishing the Zoo as a premier visitor attraction, he sold it in August 2003 to the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT), a Devon based charity which also owns Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts in Torquay, as well as a number of nature reserves.
The Zoo is proud to support overseas conservation programmes, helping conserve endangered species including red fronted macaws, pangolins and sloths. The Zoo also runs a highly successful breeding programme, so you may see baby animals on your visit.
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Newquay Zoo
Newquay Zoo, Newquay, United Kingdom
As well as being a great family day out, Newquay Zoo is an education, research and conservation charity which is dedicated to protecting global wildlife heritage. We hope to inspire a life long respect for animals and the environment amongst our many visitors. Newquay Zoo was first opened in 1969, run by Restormel Council until 1994 when it was […]
Wildlife you might see at Newquay Zoo
Capybara
South American mammal that resembles a giant long-legged guinea pig. It lives in groups near water and is the largest…
Luzon Bleeding-heart Dove
Given the name from the splash of vivid red colour found at the centre of their breasts, the Luzon having…
Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur
Is the more endangered of the two species of ruffed lemurs, both of which are endemic to the island of…
Ring-tailed Lemur
Endemic to the island of Madagascar and highly recognised for its long, black and white ringed tail. Despite being the…
Rainbow Lorikeet
It is a species of Australasian parrot, and has a very bright plumage. The head is deep blue, the belly…
African Lion
Lions are unusually social compared to other cats, living in groups called prides. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although…
Meerkat
A small mammal belonging to the mongoose family, found in Botswana, Namibia, southwestern Angola and South Africa. Most travel in…
Asian Short-Clawed Otter
Lives in swamps and wetlands. Its paws are a distinctive feature, its claws not extending beyond the fleshy end pads…
Red Panda
Native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, it is a small arboreal mammal classified as vulnerable with an estimated…
Tapir
A large mammal, similar shape to a pig with a short prehensile snout. It is classified as an endangered species…
Chapman Zebra
Is a subspecies of the plains zebra. They eat mainly grass and occasionally shrubs and live in herds of up…
Family and group offers at Newquay Zoo
Families
Saver ticket for 2 adults and 2 children.
Groups
Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.