Dartmoor Zoological Society

Dartmoor Zoological Society We're just 15 minutes from Plymouth City Centre. A unique zoo set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland just 20 mins from Plymouth.
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We have a fantastic collection which includes an impressive selection of big cats, wolves, zebra, meerkats, tapir and much much more. Our restaurant serves hot and cold, drinks and meals and we can cater for all kinds of events, including weddings. The Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Mee wrote a book about buying the zoo called, We Bought a Zoo. This later became the subject of a major Hollywood

movie of the same name starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johannson.

10 years on the zoo has been through a roller coaster journey but the conversion to charity in 2014 has strengthened it's future and opened up new and exciting opportunities.

23/06/2026

Our potoroos have chosen... do you think they will be right? ⚽️🤞

📽 Keeper Ella

Snack time! 😋📷 Keeper Abbie
23/06/2026

Snack time! 😋

📷 Keeper Abbie

Join us in September for our next Tumble's Toddlers adventure! 🐯Our next session is all about peacocks on Monday 14th Se...
22/06/2026

Join us in September for our next Tumble's Toddlers adventure! 🐯

Our next session is all about peacocks on Monday 14th September from 10:30-12:00! Together we will be creating our own handprint peacocks as well as paying a visit to some of our wonderful residents. 🦚

Tumble's Toddlers is a fun, social, and educational group for 2-4 year olds to explore their wild side. The sessions help your little ones to grow in an encouraging and playful setting. We would love to see you there!

Book now: https://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/events/tumbles-toddlers/ 👈

Sydney & Button 🥹📷 Keeper Megan
21/06/2026

Sydney & Button 🥹

📷 Keeper Megan

20/06/2026

A little update for everyone who loved Chincha ❤️

We're happy to share that he's settled wonderfully into his new home at and, over the last few weeks, has met his new girlfriend, Ria! 🐆💕

It's fantastic to see him thriving and enjoying this exciting new chapter, and to be a part of such an important breeding programme! 🧡

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The handsome Freddo 🐾📷 Paul Fine photography
20/06/2026

The handsome Freddo 🐾

📷 Paul Fine photography

Smile it's Friday! 😁📷 Marketing Kira
19/06/2026

Smile it's Friday! 😁

📷 Marketing Kira

18/06/2026

Churchill & Sabra 😍

📽 Keeper Ella

Address

Dartmoor Zoo
Plymouth
PL75DG

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441752837645

Website

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