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10 Reviews For Dartmoor, Dartmoor Wildlife Park(Ben's Zoo)

  • Guest 2nd Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I was very interested to find out how the Dartmoor Wildlife Park zoo had progressed since I last visited over 12 years ago. Good to see that there was now a purpose built entrance however the young girl was lacking in people skills and did not interact with the public. Steep walk up to the main area. Could do with something of interest on the way up apart from the few deer. Perhaps a botanical garden area. When we reached the top I was pleasantly surprised by the amont of dear, lamas and goats. The big cats were amazing and looked very well cared for. You can get really close to them because of the clever way that the animals are enclosed. However the tigers could do with a larger enclosure. I could see that improvements had been made and were ongoing. Some of the enclosures though are dark and dated and too small for the animals particularly the foxes. The zoo though is in a lovely setting on the edge of the moor. I would suggest that the grounds around the zoo are better maintained ie levelled, grass cut shrubs planted etc. A large play area for the children would be good. The restaurant resembled a large school classroom and there were was a poor selection of souveniers. To sum up I would recomend a visit to the zoo if you like big cats as you can get closer to them then you would at Paignton zoo. I am sure this zoo will go from strength to strength with good management and investment.

  • Guest 8th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Dartmoor Wildlife Park has some animals there the price isn't to bad .
    overall a good zoo need more animals there

  • Guest 18th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Dartmoor Wildlife Park(Ben's Zoo) looks greatthe zoo is greatben is friendly so if you go to the park say hello

  • Natasha Bennett 24th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    We have just returned having spent the day at the Dartmoor Wildlife Park and had a fantastic time. It's a work in progress so we will return again and again to see how it's coming along. The animals all seem happy and healthy which is the main purpose of a zoo. The grounds are unspoiled and almost like a nature walk with adventure. The information on the animals is easily read and understood. Children need to be more aware of the animals in their world and how precious they are and,I'm sure the ...

  • Barryt Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 29th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    It is difficult to make adverse comments on the Park's situation as the owners have taken on a tremendously hard task in turning it around. Even so, they must provide exhibits for visitors to see, or they simply won't succeed.The previously seen good features have declined and, given the location and limited nature of exhibits at present, it is difficult to see how Dartmoor Zoological Park can succeed unless drastic changes are made.We certainly wouldn't say a visit is inadvisable, but would adv ...

  • Guest 15th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The animals at Dartmoor Wildlife Park are fantastic, well looked after, well housed and clearly well loved, the staff are polite and the setting is beautiful. Take your own food and drinks! Very expensive to get in, 4 adults and a small child cost us around £45 entrance fess. The food is way too expensive, £1.60 for a small tub of ice cream, £2.50 for a small bowl of cheesy chips which were cold and had to be replaced, which took 20 minutes. The coffee was also cold, so all in ...

  • Guest 2nd Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Intimate well cared for animals, nice views. run down, tired and overpriced... after two years with a new owner ... still tired. Could and will do better

  • guyblackwood 5th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    A good value for money day out to an animal park that has had some vitality and tlc put into it and can only continue to improve.

  • mark lucas Rank: Staff Sergeant 4th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Dartmoor wildlife Park, now known as 'Dartmoor zoological park' is actually worse than the 2nd time we visited. I think it's down to a couple of health safety issues and possibly mismanagement. Dogs are now no longer allowed inside (which seems more sensible considering how many diseases can be passed onto neighbouring species).

    The first time was pretty uneventful, with a majority of attractions broken, out of order or unavailable on the day. The 2nd and 3rd time were the same. Also interestin ...

  • Barryt Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 22nd Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Dartmoor Zoological Park is perhaps better known now throughout the UK as 'Ben's Zoo' following the BBC documentary series.
    This is a Zoological Park and not a traditional zoo. Starting less than 18 months ago with a very run down venue in danger of being closed down by the Local Authority, Ben Mee (Zoo owner and Director) and his family and Zoo Staff have made herculean efforts to renovate, restore and build new animal accommodation since taking over the Park. There has been a huge amount of wo ...