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"My experiences of Newquay Zoo come from working there in 2003.
The Zoo is a small yet very friendly zoo and is home to many animals from many endangered reptiles in the reptile house as well as the worlds smallest monkey the Pygmy Marmoset, to the larger animals such as Zebras and lions.
The Zoo is host to many conservation projects for endangered species so if you take a visit to the Zoo despite it being smaller than most Zoo's you are bound to see some amazing animals.
During the day there are feeding times of the animals where you can see the animals being fed and learn about them. Another daily event is the opportunity to hold a snake or other animal normally from the tropical house – the children tend to love this.
The Zoo has an adopt an animal scheme which includes:
- Facts on your chosen animal
- An adoption certificate
- A plaque near to the enclosure
- One free entry ticket for the adopter
- Photo of your adopted animal
- A years subscription to Paw Prints Newsletter
- A Zoo badge or sticker
- Information about the Zoo
This costs £30 and is great value for money and makes a great gift.
The Zoo is host to special events throughout the year such as bugs nights, dawn chorus (watching the animals wake up and being there for there morning feed – this one is only for the early birds – cooked breakfast included though) and many others.
There is a food hall/café that has very reasonable prices and serves anything from sandwiches to full cooked meals and during the summer months there is also a BBQ that serves burgers and hot dogs for £1.50.
The on site shop sells all sorts of souveniers including Zoo guides which are full of pictures but not that much information so great for kids but not really the adults. Ice creams can also be bought from the Zoo Shop.
On site there is also a Dragon maze, a childrens play area, tarzen trail and a farm yard area.
When the weather is fine there is also the facility for children to get there face painted as there favorite animal.
All in all it's a great family day out and I would really recommend it.
Prices to get in are:
Adult (16 years and over) £5.75
Children (3-15 years) £3.75
Children (1 & 2 years) FREE
Senior Citizen/Student £4.75
Special Offer Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £15.75
Extra Child £3.15
Disabled £3.50
Carer £3.50
Getting to the Zoo is easy its just a ten minute walk from town centre or you can use the regular bus service or the town-to-zoo surf rider train in the summer.
The Zoo is just off the A3075 Edgcumbe Road, Newquay and has car parking. Its opposite water world.
Hope you all have a great time."
