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Shaldon Wildlife Trust

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Shaldon Wildlife Trust is truly unique. A charity dedicated to the conservation of smaller endangered species.
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Shaldon Zoo is set in a woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon. See our marmosets and tamarins from South America, lemurs from Madagascar, yellow-breasted capuchins and squirrel monkeys. Plus more unusual species such as Owstons civets, margay, slow loris and more! We are open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

31/10/2026

Rain didn't stop play for this hard-working crew! 🌧️💪

A massive THANK YOU to the wonderful team at Foresters Financial, who organized a volunteer community day with us on October 24th!

Despite the horrendous stormy weather that swept through Devon that day, four dedicated volunteers turned up ready to brave the rain and get stuck in. Together with our keeping team, they built brilliant new animal enrichment including a brand-new firehose hammock for our lively capuchins! 🐒✨

As a small conservation charity, support from corporate volunteers like Foresters Financial means the world to us and makes a huge difference in keeping our animals stimulated and happy. 💚

30/10/2026

Please note last admissions are at 12pm today due to our Halloween event starting at 2pm today!

There are just 8 tickets left for tonight and more left for tomorrow!

29/10/2026

🎃 LAST CHANCE FOR FRIGHT NIGHT TICKETS! 🎃

The wait is almost over! Our spooktacular Shaldon Zoo Fright Night kicks off tomorrow! If you haven't booked your afternoon of cozy half-term Halloween fun yet, this is your final call! 🧙‍♀️🔥

Why you don't want to miss it:

🎟️ Great Value: Every paying child ticket (£8.50) includes 1 FREE Adult entry! (Additional adults £8.50).

🔥 Included Fun: Marshmallow roasting, bug handling, creepy craft bag, dress-up competition, and an unlucky dip!

🗓️ Event Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

🎟️ Booking Link: in the comments!

🛑 IMPORTANT VISITOR NOTICE FOR OCT 30th & 31st 🛑

Please note that on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October, the zoo will close to the general public at 1:00 PM (last general admission at 12:00 PM). From 2:00 PM onwards, site access will be strictly for Halloween ticket holders only!

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to welcome all our little monsters tomorrow afternoon! 👻

27/10/2026

Headphones on, volume UP! 🎧🔊

Please enjoy 30 seconds of pure bliss: Xiorra, our Brazilian prehensile-tailed porcupine, crunching through an afternoon snack... a crisp carrot! 🥕🦔

Porcupines have specialised incisor teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives, so crunchy veggies like carrots are fantastic for keeping her teeth worn down and healthy. The orange colour of her teeth isn't due to iron like once thought but is actually just a thin layer of naturally occuring chemical compounds.

Is there anything more satisfying than small animal eating sounds? Drop a 🧡 if Xiorra made you smile today!

24/10/2026

As the autumn days get shorter, we’re switching over to our winter opening hours starting tomorrow! 🍂⏳

From Sunday, October 25th, the zoo will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with last admission at 3:00 PM.

🗓️ Winter Hours & Schedule:
⏰ Open Daily: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Last Entry: 3:00 PM
🥩 Carnivore Feeds: Now at 2:30 PM!

Planning a visit this half-term? Be sure to head down earlier in the day to make the absolute most of your time exploring the zoo and catch our carnivores at their new feeding time! 🍁

23/10/2026

Storm outside? Doesn't bother us! 🌧️🌊

While the UK is getting battered by rain and wind today, our two yellow-footed tortoises, Buddy and Budette, have the right idea they’re relaxing in their cozy indoor pool! 🐢♨️

Native to the warm, humid rainforests of South America, these two love a good soak regardless of what the British weather is doing outside. And dont worry the pool cleaner (the keepers) routinely change our the tortoise pool water.

23/10/2026

🎃 5 DAYS TO GO! 🎃

The countdown to Shaldon Zoo Fright Night is officially on! In just 5 days, we’ll be kicking off two afternoons of cozy, spooky half-term fun at the zoo (October 30th & 31st)! Here’s what your little monsters have to look forward to:
🔥 Marshmallow roasting over the fire
Hands-on bug handling encounters
🧙‍♀️ Costume competition with fun prizes
🎨 Creepy craft bags & an unlucky dip!
Parent Perk: Every paying child ticket (£8.50) includes 1 FREE Adult entry! (Additional adults £8.50).
🗓️ Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Spaces are limited to keep the event small and safe. Tickets MUST be booked in advance online—there will be no sales on the door!

23/10/2026

Due to the high winds we will not be opening today to protect the safety of our staff, animals and visitors. Apologies for any issues this may cause.

21/10/2026

🎃 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: Only 8 days to go!
🎃October half-term is right around the corner, and tickets for Shaldon Zoo Fright Night are selling fast! Join us on October 30th & 31st for an unforgettable, cozy autumn afternoon on the hillside.
Why it's our most popular half-term event:
🎟️ Unbeatable Value: Every paying child ticket includes 1 FREE Adult entry! (Additional adults £8.50)
🔥 Action-Packed Fun: Marshmallow roasting over the fire, bug handling, a dress-up competition, creepy craft bags, and an unlucky dip!

🗓️ Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
🎟️ Tickets: £8.50 per child
⚠️ Spaces are strictly limited to keep the event safe and cozy. Tickets MUST be booked online in advance—there are no tickets on the door!

19/10/2026

Blink and you’ll miss them! 💨✨

Our baby pygmy marmosets are officially 3 months old today! 🍼

It feels like just yesterday they were hitching a ride on dad, Pablo's back, but now these tiny explorer are full of energy, super busy, and bouncing all over the branches on their own. 🌿🐒

As the world's smallest monkey species, watching a 3-month-old leap across the canopy is about as cute as it gets!

Address

Ness Drive, Shaldon
Teignmouth
TQ140HP

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk/

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