Nestled in the heart of Cornwall's premier resort town, Newquay Zoo offers a delightful escape into the animal kingdom. This compact yet diverse zoo provides an engaging experience for visitors of all ages, showcasing a range of exotic and native species in naturalistic habitats.
Key Features
Over 130 species of animals from around the globe
Tropical House with free-flying birds and bats
African Savanna area featuring lions, wildebeest, and zebras
Lemur Island and Carpathian Lynx enclosures
Beautiful gardens and picnic areas
Activities
Daily animal feeding talks and demonstrations
"Be a Keeper for a Day" experiences (pre-booking required)
Children's play area and face painting
Conservation workshops and educational programs
Seasonal events and themed days
Visitor Information
Opening Hours
Open daily year-round (except Christmas Day)
Summer (April-October): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Winter (November-March): 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Last entry one hour before closing
Parking
Accessibility
Mostly flat terrain with paved paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers
Wheelchair hire available (booking recommended)
Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
Quiet room available for visitors who need a calm space
Pet-Friendly Policy
Remember to check the Newquay Zoo official website for the most up-to-date information on prices, special events, and any temporary changes to operating hours or exhibits.
Reviews
Stanislav, a week ago
A very beautiful and cozy zoo. You won't find big animals here, but there is something else here and it is peace and quiet, a real place to relax, both for couples and for walks with children.
Elizabeth Hobbs, 2 weeks ago
We loved it here. Really nicely set up with great plants and little activities to discover like the Tarzan trail. Relaxed and not too busy. The staff were lovely especially the guy who told us loads of great meerkat stories! My kids said it gets ‘two trillion out of 10’. Was well maintained. Thanks
Mark Brown, a month ago
Brilliant zoo with lots of interesting animals. The zookeepers are very knowledgeable and helpful. We spent 2 hours wandering around looking at the exhibits and still didn't see everything. It's definitely worth a visit. Buy tickets online beforehand as there's a discount. Just tell them the booking number at the entrance, no need to print anything.
Jessica Corderoy, a month ago
A lovely little zoo.
Came here on holiday from Paignton. So we are very used to that zoo.
We have a yearly pass for Paignton Zoo, so made it a free entry and a cheap day out!
Well kept.
Loads of brilliant and happy animals to see.
My kids loved the Easter Bunny they had there for entertainment. Not your usual boring cheap one either! Very funny.
Lovely place to go for a few hours.
Little niggle - may be a quite pricey for those having to pay. And doesn’t take that long to complete the whole park.
But - a beautiful place and lots on offer and lots of easy to see animals!
Great place.
Kane Andriunas, 5 months ago
Excellent time here today. All the animals were a pleasure to see, there was lots to see and our visit was made more enjoyable and memorable by the various talks hosted by Emma (we believe) throughout the day. Would really recommend this zoo, lovely atmosphere and great friendly staff.
