{"id":6806,"date":"2024-07-11T14:47:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T14:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6806"},"modified":"2024-07-11T14:50:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T14:50:04","slug":"exmoor-zoo-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-zoo-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Exmoor Zoo Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exmoor-zoo-300x200.png\" alt=\"best of exmoor, exmoor zoo entrance and logo\" width=\"944\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exmoor-zoo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exmoor-zoo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exmoor-zoo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exmoor-zoo-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exmoor-zoo-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Exmoor Zoo: A Family Adventure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best all year round attractions on Exmoor is the Exmoor Zoo. Open almost everyday come rain or shine the family that run the zoo are on hand to educate and entertain with fascinating talks about their wonderful collection of animals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exmoor Zoo, located near Barnstable, is a family-run charity that hosts a fantastic animal menagerie. Home to the infamous Exmoor Beast\u2014a beautiful black leopard\u2014the zoo also features other cat species like Lynx, Serval, and Clouded Leopards. With new animals around every corner, the zoo\u2019s lush foliage and attention to habitat creation allow visitors to see animals displaying their natural behaviours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring the Zoo<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zoo is situated on a slope with a variety of paths to choose from. To the right, you will find a playground next to the kangaroos, wolverines, and alpacas. In the heart of the park, there\u2019s a lake with Pelicans, Spoonbills, and Terrapins that you can walk over. With over 50 different enclosures, you&#8217;ll encounter a variety of animals, including the wonderfully vocal Gibbons, Singing Dogs, and Hornbills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-6828\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-6828 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Exmoor Zoo\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_6828\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_6828\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6843 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"1-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6843 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6844 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"3-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6844 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6845 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"6-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6845 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6846 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"7-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6846 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6847 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"9-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/9-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6847 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6848 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"10-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6848 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6849 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"11-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6849 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6850 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"12-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6850 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6851 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-10 13:22:43\" data-filename=\"13-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/13-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6828 slide-6851 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique and Wacky Animals<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exmoor Zoo is known for its weird and wonderful animals. The Shoebill, with its Latin name Balaeniceps rex, is a prime example. You&#8217;ll also see Bush Dogs, which perform handstands to pee, Servals with the longest legs of any cat, and Fennec Foxes with the largest ears in the animal kingdom. The zoo is part of a breeding program and shares its animals to help ensure the survival of threatened species.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Talks and Animal Encounters<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zoo offers free talks throughout the day, including sessions on leopards and pumas, grey wolves, and meerkats. At 2 pm, there are animal encounters where you can stroke a snake or spider. Learn fun facts like how snakes can&#8217;t blink, why spiders are essential for controlling flies, and how spider webs make excellent plasters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal Experiences<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exmoor Zoo offers several animal experiences, including &#8220;Junior Keeper for a Day,&#8221; &#8220;Mammal Experience,&#8221; and the &#8220;Walk on the Wild Side,&#8221; which we were lucky enough to experience with our group of five (ages 3 to adult).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We started by feeding the ring-tailed lemurs, whose cute little paws gently took sweet potato from our hands. Next, we fed the otters by putting fish in their balls, then entered the Bush Dogs&#8217; enclosure to hide meat in various crevices. We also threw food for the bat-eared foxes and fed the grey wolf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using BBQ tongs, we gently fed the cheetahs through the fence, then enjoyed cuddles in the Dingo enclosure. We ended our experience by tickling a Tapir until it lay down with its tongue hanging out. This once-in-a-lifetime experience was surprisingly affordable at just \u00a345 per person for our family of five, including zoo entry and a memory stick of photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-6852\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-109-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-6852 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Walk on the wildside\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_6852\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_6852\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6856 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:21:14\" data-filename=\"14-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/14-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6856 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6857 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:21:17\" data-filename=\"8-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6857 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6858 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:21:22\" data-filename=\"2-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6858 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6859 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:21:33\" data-filename=\"5-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6859 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6860 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:21:37\" data-filename=\"4-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6860 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6862 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:23:52\" data-filename=\"20240625_111519-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20240625_111519-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6862 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-6864 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-07-11 12:26:28\" data-filename=\"20240625_125052-scaled-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20240625_125052-scaled-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-6852 slide-6864 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Amenities<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a covered picnic area where you are welcome to bring your own food, and a caf\u00e9 offering hot and cold food, including reasonably priced Exmoor burgers, chips, sandwiches, cakes, and ice creams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitor Information<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capacity<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The zoo rarely reaches capacity, so you can turn up on the day even during peak season and still find parking and entry available. The size and maze-like layout ensure it never feels crowded.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The zoo is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, though it is sloped with gradients up to 1 in 5. Sixty-five percent of the park is tarmacked. Mobility scooters are available to hire for just \u00a35.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening Times<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From 9th February 2024 to 2nd November 2024, the zoo is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 3:30 pm).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission Prices<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults: \u00a318.95<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children (3-15): \u00a314.95<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under 3: Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounts: Pre-book online for a 5% discount (must be made 24 hours in advance)<br \/>\nConcessions available\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0124-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"funny Tapir selfie\" width=\"263\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0124-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0124-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0124-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0124-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0124-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0068-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Feeding ring tailed lemurs\" width=\"263\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0068-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0068-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0068-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0068-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0068-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0104-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"dingo cuddles\" width=\"263\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0104-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0104-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0104-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0104-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSCN0104-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the latest information and to plan your visit, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exmoorzoo.co.uk\">Exmoor Zoo website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exmoor Zoological Park, South Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, North Devon. 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