12 Cornwall Zoo Days Out - Sykes Inspiration

Enjoy a Day Out at a Cornwall Zoo

Cornwall is home to a handful of delightful zoos that are ideal for all the family. So, if you love animals and want to meet a range of special species up close, come and enjoy a Cornwall zoo!

Many of the zoos in Cornwall offer talks and feeding experiences, so you can learn all about your favourite animals. Llama Lland even allows visitors to walk their llamas, before finishing up the experience with a Cornish cream tea.

Some zoos, such as Newquay Zoo, offer family-friendly, seasonal events, so there’s something special on all year round. Paradise Park, another zoo in Cornwall, also offers child-friendly activities, such as an indoor play area and a miniature train; the kids will rarely be bored here!

Want to venture down to the deep blue depths of the Cornish sea and admire aquatic life first-hand? Be sure to visit the aquatic delights of Blue Reef Aquarium and Fowey Aquarium.

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Blue Reef Aquarium

Towan Promenade
Newquay
TR7 1DU

01637 878134

An underwater world of enchanting sea creatures and colourful corals where visitors will be impressed by the vast amounts of both local and exotic species.
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Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Gweek
Cornwall
TR12 6UG

01326 221 361

Join seal pups as they enjoy breakfast, play and receive care from the team at the sanctuary.
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Llama Lland

Penare Farm
Shortlanesend
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 9DG

01872 540465

Take a peaceful walk through idyllic Cornish farmland and get up close and personal with the llamas that live there.
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Macdonald’s Farm

B3276
Porthcothan Bay
Padstow
Cornwall
PL28 8LT

01841540829

A playground and farm in Padstow where visitors can get up close to animals and enjoy the great outdoors.
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Newquay Zoo

Trenance Gardens
Newquay
TR7 2NL

01637 873342

Pay a visit to the fantastic Newquay Zoo and transcend into this exciting animal kingdom, where you can find a large variety of phenomenal creatures as well as being the only place in Cornwall to observe lions.
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Paradise Park

16 Trelissick Rd
Hayle
TR27 4HY

Award-winning Paradise Park features over 130 species, many colourful birds, plus, otters, red pandas and more. Amazing summer flying shows, close encounters and a JungleBarn indoor play centre.
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Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary

Trecangate
Porfell
Liskeard
Cornwall
PL14 4RE

01503220211

A wild family attraction located just a short distance from Looe offering visitors the chance to get up close to animals from around the world.
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The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm

Smeaton Farm
Pillaton
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6RZ

01579 351833

A family day out with plenty to do awaits at The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm. Outdoor games, tasty food, the maze and so much more are waiting to be experienced here.
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The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary

Penty Noweth Farm
Trenoweth Lane
Mabe Burnthouse
Penryn
TR10 9JB

01326373601

The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary rests in South Cornwall. Here, you can meet an array of charming horses and donkeys, and learn how the charity’s volunteers look after them.
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The Monkey Sanctuary

Murrayton House St Martins
Looe
PL13 1NZ

01503 262532

Get the whole family involved in this spectacular monkey experience, where you can meet, hold and learn all about the fantastic work The Monkey Sanctuary does to protect this special species.
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