Nature & Wildlife Areas in Devon

Buckfastleigh, Devon

See fry-flying butterflies and moths from around the world in an indoor tropical garden. Otters swim in large glass enclosures for underwater views.

Newton Abbot, Devon

Visitors to Dartmoor National Park can take a variety of scenic walking and cycling routes, through theather-covered moorland, stone circles and medieval vil...

Sparkwell, Devon

Dartmoor Zoological Park is a small, friendly and family owned zoo on the edge of Dartmoor which features some of the world's most loved animals. The zoo was...

Dartmouth, Devon

Built in the 14th century to protect themselves from invasion. The castle juts out into the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary.

Barnstaple, Devon

This family-friendly zoo won the Gold award for the best small visitor attraction of the year in the South West. Caracal, puma, maned wolves, tapir, sand cat...

Exeter, Devon

Days out at Go Ape are about living life more adventurously, having fun with friends and family and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan (he’s in th...

Kennford, Devon

Situated just 15 minutes from Exeter Haldon Forest Park has something for everyone. There is over 40km of walking and cycling trails to suit all abilities an...

Torquay, Devon

Indoor and outdoor exhibits showing off various marine life. You can get within touching distance of penguins, enjoy the seal feeding display, and learn abou...

Lynmouth, Devon

This unique railway links historic towns Lynton and Lynmouth with 862 ft of railway that goes up and down a very steep cliff. Powered only by water, the lift...

Whitehall, Devon

Surrounded by three Royal palaces, St James Park features a lake that includes ducks, geese and pelicans and is open from 5am to midnight.

Torquay, Devon

Tessier Gardens is a small and delightful park, hidden away between Babbacombe and St. Mary church. Although it was given to the town in 1933 as an 'adults o...

Sidmouth, Devon

Our donkeys love to meet new people and you can discover their unique characters and stories. Can you find the gentle giant Poitou donkeys, or our gorgeous a...

Ilfracombe, Devon

Watermouth Castle is actually a country house built in the 19th century to resemble a castle. Younger kids will love the rides, plus there are gardens, mazes...