Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Shaldon Zoo
Shaldon Zoo is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shaldon Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.5367°, -3.4989°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Shaldon Zoo also known as Shaldon Wildlife Trust is a conservation centre in Shaldon, Devon. Set in an acre of woodland above the village near to the coastline, they look after and help preserve some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world, with a focus on small primates. The zoo is a member of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums and also a member of EAZA, the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.
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Background
History
The zoo started out as a children's zoo in 1963, before becoming the Shaldon Wildlife Trust in 1985, for the conservation of small endangered species. Despite its small size, Shaldon Zoo has proven itself to be highly regarded globally for its conservation work and breeding programmes. In 2024, founder of the Trust, Stewart Muir, received a lifetime achievement award from EAZA.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5367, -3.4989
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Shaldon
- Postcode
- TQ14 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q117788027 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shaldon Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shaldon Zoo - geograph.org.uk - 1669009.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaldon Zoo?
- Shaldon Zoo is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.5367°, -3.4989°. The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, around 1.3 km away.
- Is there an entry fee for Shaldon Zoo?
- Yes — Shaldon Zoo charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Shaldon Zoo wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Shaldon Zoo. Check ahead for specific facilities.