We have holidayed in Newquay a couple of times previously but had never visited the zoo, so with little ones who are obsessed with Steve Backshall and Deadly 60 it was top of the list to visit.
Newquay Zoo looked tiny when we pulled up in the car, and it had just started raining so I was worried it may be a flying visit. Thankfully the rain cleared quite quickly and we headed off inside.
One of the first animals we found were the Lemurs and they had soon encouraged my little (or not so little) monkey’s to do there own bit of swinging.
Although the zoo was clean and tidy it did feel a bit tired and worn, but that may have been because the weather was so dull and grey.
The Otter had a huge enclosure and we watched him for ages as it looked like he was trying to dig his way out!
Sebastian was in his baby carrier for the trip around the zoo and loved looking at all the animals. He seemed particularly taken with the Penguins!
I wasn’t threatening to throw him in – honest!
The zoo is actually bigger than it looks on the outside and it took us a good couple of hours to get around. It would have been longer if we had stopped to do some of the activities they were offering. The kids did hover around Stamford the Lion though as he was displaying his ball skills!
We were all captivated by the beautiful Lynx that had stunning amber eyes.
Whenever we visit Marwell, we seem to miss seeing the Red Panda as it lives high up in the trees but we had better luck on our visit to Newquay Zoo and got to see just how gorgeous they are.
Isaac and Kian were in their element in the reptile house – what is it with boys and all thinks creepy crawly or scaly?
We were a bit disappointed that the face painters and crafting area had closed by the time we found them, but the kids were happy enough to have seen the animals. At £36.30 for the family it was very reasonable, especially as the tickets were valid for the next 7 days.
There isn’t enough to do for a full days experience, but if you are there in the summer it’s nice and central and a good break from surfing and the beaches!
Looks like a great day out.
Oh wow, you’re recreating my childhood holidays (we used to stay in Perranporth) !
love the scenery, make me remember my youthful days
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I love going to the zoo. It helps feed my kids obsession with penguins x
Ah I love the photo of them hanging on the ropes – they look so happy 🙂 I love the zoo – I really should make more of an effort to visit them more often x
Never been to Newquay zoo, but I would try it when I am in the area next
F loves visiting the zoo, we’re quite lucky to live close to one so are able to go all the time. Such a good idea for a fun day out x
beautiful animals! we always love a day out at the zoo!
It looks like you got really close to lots of the animals, what a great day out.
Love the photo of the children on the ropes and the penguins; for some reason they always make me go awww!
that’s great that the tickets are valid for a week! My MIL got us a annual zoo pass for our local zoo (Bristol) and it’s been the nest present, we go almost weekly! x
That’s a really good idea to make the tickets last more than one day – so you could go back if there’s something you missed
What a fab day out, and a great idea to make the tickets valid for more than just one day. I love zoos with the kids 🙂
That sounds like a great day out! Love the sound of the tickets too, makes complete sense! 🙂
That’s a really good price, especially giving you 7 days to go back too…I’ll have to add it to my to do list next time I’m in Cornwall!