Venue Description

Meet your favourite animals, discover new and unusual species, and get up close to some of the wonders of the natural world at Newquay Zoo. With hundreds of animals – from red pandas to penguins, lemurs to lynx – as well as 13 acres of lush sub-tropical gardens and multiple play areas, a day out at Newquay Zoo promises a real adventure. Travel from the open plains of the African savannah to the tranquil gardens of Japan and South America’s tropical forests in just one day! Meet free-flying birds in the Gems of the Jungle aviary, encounter endangered and unusual creatures in the Wildlife at Night exhibition and investigate reptiles and amphibians in the Tropical House. And don’t forget to visit the Village Farm and give the pygmy goats a scratch! Throughout the day, you’ll also be able to learn more about Newquay’s animals, and even see them in action, with a range of talks, activities and feeding times. There are also a variety of outdoor play areas where little ones can let off steam, as well as our Tarzan Trail assault course where even grown ups can join in the fun! Plus, check out the beautiful grounds, from the elegant Oriental Garden to the Secret Garden, hidden in the heart of the zoo. To refuel your adventure Newquay Zoo offers a wide selection of fresh, local and ethically-sourced food. Enjoy a spot of lunch at Café Lemur, which serves a delicious range of food from pizzas and burgers to salads and mezze boxes. Or grab food on the go from one of the takeaway kiosks located at convenient locations around the zoo.

Accessibility

Newquay Zoo is a leading family visitor attraction in Cornwall and committed to ‘Access for All’. It is considered wheelchair and pushchair friendly, with the majority of routes accessible for all. Some routes have a slightly steep incline or rough path surface, therefore not all paths are easy to manage in a manual wheelchair.

Awards List

Newquay Zoo is part of Wild Planet Trust, an education, research and conservation charity which supports a number of conservation projects around the world and plays a key role in breeding programmes for endangered species.

Toilets

Toilets are located just inside the main entrance of Newquay Zoo and opposite the meerkats at the top end of the zoo. The Changing Places toilet is located near the entrance to Newquay Zoo, next to the front office and includes a hoist system, adult sized changing bench, adjustable sink, privacy screen and space for one person with a disability and up to two carers. Please note that a sling is not provided in this Changing Places facility

Staff

The staff work hard to make Newquay Zoo as accessible as possible, to ensure that everyone has a great experience. They are happy to help with any issues people might have.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Registered Support Dogs are welcome when accompanied by and under the control of their owners. These dogs must be registered and trained by one of the 8 accredited members of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). These include:  •    Canine Partners - Registered Charity No: 803680  •    Dog A.I.D - Registered Charity No: 1098619 •    Dogs for Good – Registered Charity No: 1092960 •    Guide Dogs – Registered Charity No: 209617 •    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Registered Charity No: 293358 •    Medical Detection Dogs – Registered Charity No in England and Wales: 1124533 •    Support Dogs – Registered Charity No: 1088281 •    The Seeing Dogs Alliance – Registered Charity No. 1156790 To ensure the safety and welfare of public, staff and animals on the premises, assistance dogs must: •    Wear their respective identifying jackets •    Carry their Environmental Health Card •    Carry their Identification Card