Paignton Zoo is owned by Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust and is situated in Paignton, Devon in the UK. It is classified as a zoo as well as a botanical garden. Visitors flock to view the wide variety of flora and fauna and, whether it be a rare plant or animal species, there is something to delight everyone. You can afford to take your whole family on a day trip with Paignton Zoo discount vouchers.
The zoo is home to about 2,000 animals, made up of 300 species, and about 1,600 plant species. Annually, more than 500,000 people enter the gates to spend a relaxing day outdoors taking in the surrounding sights and seeing animals and plants that they might never have had the opportunity to see. Use a Paignton Zoo discount voucher to reduce the cost of ticket prices.
Amongst many others, Paignton Zoo accommodates African elephant, hornbills, macaws, lemurs and giant tortoises as well as many rare and endangered species. Plants include shrubs and hardy trees and there are several garden areas arranged in specific themes such as subtropical, desert and wildlife. Throughout the year the splendour of the displays can be admired for a minimal fee with a Paignton Zoo discount voucher.
Paignton Zoo?s origins go back to the early 1900s when it was first the private property of conservationist Herbert Whitley. In 1923 members of the public were allowed admission. It was one of the first parks housing both animals and plants and in 1996 became Paignton Zoo Environmental Park. Right from inception it has been dedicated to education, research and conservation and is currently listed as a scientific and educational charity.
