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| Value for Money | 8/10  |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8/10 |
Full review by
Barryt
on 23rd Mar 2008
User Rating : 8
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Good Points: All of the Zoo's animals are well housed in very open areas, with the Asiatic Lions and Sumatran Tigers enjoying a good environment with glass viewing windows allow very easy observation.
Bad Points: The restaurant, situated opposite the lake is quite expensive making a family day out costly, although entrance prices are average for this kind of venue. Some of the paths are quite steep for those who find walking difficult, but are all wheelchair friendly.
General comments: Paignton Zoo is another long established venue located near the ring road at Paignton, Devon. Sitting on the side of a hill, the zoo is very accessible with plenty of parking and good walks to view the animals. Paignton is very much a one-off for a Zoo, having its own particular feel and a quite relaxing location to walk around. Even with a lot of visitors present, it is large enough for the paths not to become crowded. The entire collection is housed in very well thought-out compounds, Gorilla Island and the Orang-Utan Island being superbly situated for both the animals and for observation. The Gorillas are especially entertaining when they are in a playful mood and do seem to enjoy the onlooking visitor's presence.
The lake has a Gibbon island with pelicans and many other species living on or near it.
We particularly enjoyed the desert environment with free flying Hoopoes and Cut-Throat finches, wild Guinea Pigs and other desert animals.
A new crocodile swamp environment is due to open in Easter, 2008.
Photographer Friendly with easy viewing.
There are a large number of refreshment cabins in the grounds where hot drinks and snacks can be bought for a fraction of the restaurant prices. You can also eat at the Morrisons supermarket which is adjacent to the zoo, for a reasonable cost.
You won't be short of things to see at Paignton!
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