Exmoor Zoo

Exmoor Zoo Exmoor zoo only exists for the animals. Exmoor Zoo began back in 1993 with 2 staff and 10,000 visitors and has consistently grown every year since.
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The development of the zoo over time and the commitment of staff and volunteers has meant the zoo has progressed from a small farm holding of 2 Devon fields in 1982 to one of North Devon's major attractions Trees and shrubs growing today were planted back in 1994 and 95, using the central naturally fed spring lake as a focal point. Today 45,000+ people visit us annually.

We are always grateful for the gifts we receive from our Amazon wish list, but unfortunately we are not always aware of ...
08/06/2026

We are always grateful for the gifts we receive from our Amazon wish list, but unfortunately we are not always aware of who has sent them.
But we do know Brian and Shirley Newcombe sent us the nice sparkly food procesor, thermometers and fish food for the turtles.
Thank you to June and Steve Harris for the used honeycombe and honey for the honey badgers they will love trashing this 😂😂

If you would like to send us a gift from our amazon wish list here is the link.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1CFDIL273X725/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

We are grateful for any gifts from our wish list❤️

Thank you from all of us ar Exmoor Zoological and conservaion centre.

🥱Don’t sleep Sunday away like Abou, come up and visit us we’re open 10-5pm last admission is 4pm💙 ☀️
07/06/2026

🥱Don’t sleep Sunday away like Abou, come up and visit us we’re open 10-5pm last admission is 4pm💙

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06/06/2026

💙🦘It’s a Teddy update💙🦘

We’ve now entered what feels like the toddler stage, as he investigates more items of food to eat but he’s learning how to use his legs!

When we all get home he likes to do zoomies, but just like any toddler they can get over excited so the pouch normally comes out to help him chill out, so not wear himself out too much too quick!

We’ll post a cute pouch film in a few days for you all😍

Did you know we offer a variety of animal experiences alongside our junior keeper for a day? Or that you could have a Wa...
05/06/2026

Did you know we offer a variety of animal experiences alongside our junior keeper for a day? Or that you could have a Walk on the Wild Side a 3 hour VIP experience?

What would you do....?

Feed the Red Pandas or Lemurs?
Introduce yourself to Abou the Shoebill?
Make the dingoes some enrichment?
Get the kids some hands on experience being a zoo keeper?
Or would you just want to meet and greet some of the zoo's best animals and not worry about picking up their mess?

Why not take a look at what we offer : https://www.exmoorzoo.co.uk/experiences/

OMG look at our little Teaspoons aka baby Spoonbills🥄🐣Have you seen our baby birds on your visit?We have spoonbill chick...
04/06/2026

OMG look at our little Teaspoons aka baby Spoonbills🥄🐣

Have you seen our baby birds on your visit?
We have spoonbill chicks
Glossy chicks
Straw necked ibis chicks
White stork chicks
And of course our swamp hen chicks are nearly all grown up💚

Who loves the Inca Terns?We love their cheeky looking faces and their callings which honestly sound like they are having...
03/06/2026

Who loves the Inca Terns?

We love their cheeky looking faces and their callings which honestly sound like they are having a good giggle!

Have you spotted ours on the lake?

Why not come up and see if you can spot and hear them on your next visit?

🌟It's Volunteers' Week, a week to appreciate and thank volunteers, as well as promote the act of volunteering!Here at Ex...
02/06/2026

🌟It's Volunteers' Week, a week to appreciate and thank volunteers, as well as promote the act of volunteering!
Here at Exmoor Zoo we have some brilliant volunteers, including Ben. Some of you may have met Ben helping out the Education Department with our Encounter sessions, or on one of our Outreach visits to a school or event. He does a brilliant job.🐍
Could we ask favour? Ben is going to be doing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition with his local scout group later in the year, but they need some funding. Could you donate anything to help them out?
Thank you for all your help Ben, and good luck with this challenge, we know you can conquer anything you set your mind to!
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-lambert-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=FM

More Teddy updates, but from the youngest zoo babies helping Tina.Teddy the Wallaby has been getting fresh grass and wil...
01/06/2026

More Teddy updates, but from the youngest zoo babies helping Tina.

Teddy the Wallaby has been getting fresh grass and willow from Lucas and Evangeline daily, as well as coming up to the animal kitchens to help prepare him a selection of veggies, they have even helped clean out his hay bed at home too. But the kids have most enjoyed their wallaby wake ups as their rewards for helping.

More films to come of our lovely Teddy the wallaby

31/05/2026

Look how they’ve grown, their little feathers are coming through and they are loud now too!

Swampies💙

🦘💚 Another Teddy update plus his adorable poses🦘💚He’s put on lots of weight since we began his care and is now using his...
30/05/2026

🦘💚 Another Teddy update plus his adorable poses🦘💚

He’s put on lots of weight since we began his care and is now using his big strong legs to reach for browse we hang up for him in the evenings. He is still asking for milk at night as we can hear him calling in his pouch, but hopefully the next few weeks and he’ll be able to go the night not needing milk.

Address

Bratton Fleming
Barnstaple
EX314SG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441598763352

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