Paignton Zoo

In 2023, Paignton Zoo marked its centenary year with a programme of events, including a celebratory weekend in July and a temporary winter lights installation, GloWild. In 2024, the Wild Planet Trust released [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgFso11Jp_8 Memories of Paignton Zoo], a short documentary featuring archival material and interviews with former staff.

Animals

Bear Chimpanzee Crocodile Eagle Elephant Flamingo Frog Gibbon Giraffe Gorilla Iguana Lemur Leopard Lion Monkey Orangutan Peacock Red panda Rhinoceros Sloth Snake Tiger Turtle Wolf Zebra

Details

Area: 80 acre
Logo: Paignton-Zoo-Logo-2026.jpg
Opened: 1923
Exhibits: Tropical Trails, Arid Lands, Crocodile Swamp, Avian Breeding Centre, Ape Centre, Lemur Wood, Monkey Heights, Bugs at Home
Location: Paignton, Devon, England
Zoo Name: Paignton Zoo
Logo Width: 200
Date Opened: 1923
Num Animals: 1876
Num Species: 189
Logo Caption: Paignton Zoo logo 2026