Exmoor Zoological Park

Exmoor Zoo opened in 1982 and is now an ideal family venue. New exhibits and animals appear every year. The zoo has always specialised in smaller animals in the past, providing 'natural' living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. Exmoor Zoo is a unique and unusual zoo to visit! Opened in 1982 the zoo is now an ideal family venue, catering very well for the younger generation. So much change has taken place, that even a visit last year, will today see new exhibits and animals. There are over 200 different species of animal and bird to see at the zoo with several big events held every year. The daily regime includes many chances to see animals of all kind being fed and cleaned. From big cats to small insects, there is everything to see if you love animals a great experience for children of all ages. There is even a special attraction for those looking for the Exmoor beast Ebony a rare black leopard plays the part of the beast.

Exmoor Zoo Black Leopard

Exmoor Zoo Sitatunga

The zoo specialises in smaller animals, providing living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured, keep the visitor wondering what is next and provide a relaxing and natural atmosphere within the park.

Exmoor Zoo Cheetah

Exmoor Zoo is charismatic and charming animal favourites can be seen playing and enjoying themselves in NATURAL surrounding. Organised keeper talks orientated around animal feed times, encounter sessions and displays, - make a relaxed, informative and entertaining day out. Designed for the family, inside the zoo is something for everybody interested in our living world, whether that is Rabbits, Spiders Monkeys or Birds.

Exmoor Zoo has character and charm. No massive buildings or concrete structures - but friendly purpose built enclosures that merge into beautiful west country landscape.  Come and support us, in our efforts to educate and conserve you'll be glad you did!!

Exmoor Zoo is unique and an unusual zoo to visit. Opened in 1982, the zoo is an ideal family venue, especially for the younger generation. Change keeps taking place, so even a visit last year will today see new exhibits and animals. The zoo has always specialised in smaller animals in the past, providing "natural" living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. Today, new exhibits exist for larger animals such as cheetah, puma, maned wolves and sitatunga, and of course the zoo is now home to the famous "Exmoor Beast"!

The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured will keep you wondering what is next , providing a very relaxing and natural atmospherelarger animals such as cheetah, puma, maned wolves and sitatunga, and of course the zoo is now home to the famous "Exmoor Beast"! Exmoor Zoo is different from other zoos. It is not a wildlife park or a city zoo, but a more personal, friendly and contact-orientated zoo which has grown into a North Devon Valley. This is reflected by the talks and encounter sessions (at least every half hour or more in the summer) - a visit will undoubtedly show you there is a lot more here than first meets the eye!

The zoo is open 363 days of the year from 10am every morning. The normal entrance prices are:

EXMOOR ZOOLOGICAL PARK
South Stowford, Bratton Fleming
Near Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SG

ITV Local TV coverage of the Black Leopard - www.itvlocal.com/westcountry/?player=WCT_HomePage_15&void=196726

Contributed by: Fred Bingham, Danny Reynolds