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Dartmoor Zoo

Zoo & Safari Park · Devon, England

Dartmoor Zoo is a zoo & safari park in Devon, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £18 · Child £13 · Family £54
Dartmoor Zoo official: pre-booked adult £18, child 3-15 £13, family of 4 £54 (door £19 / £14 / £55); under-3s free. Sparkwell, near Plymouth.
Opening timesDaily 10am-4pm (longer in summer); last entry 1.5 hours before closing.
Best time to goTerm-time weekdays.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages; toddlers love it
All ages.
If it rainsMostly outdoor; indoor houses give shelter
Money saverBook online; picnic areas save a lot; look for annual-pass break-even at 2 visits.
Top tipsThe 'We Bought a Zoo' park near Plymouth with big cats and play areas.
What to packWellies in wet weather, picnic, sun cream, pram or carrier

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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