Newquay Zoo — Zoo in Newquay
Newquay Zoo and its collection
Newquay Zoo, opened in 1968, is a zoo in Newquay, United Kingdom.
The zoo stands within Trenance Leisure Park and was opened by the local district council on Whit Monday, 26 May 1969. As of January 2026 it held roughly 993 animals of about 36 species on 13 acres. It is the largest zoo in its county.
Animals and collection
The collection is weighted towards smaller mammals, birds and reptiles suited to the compact site. Many EAZA ex situ programmes are supported, and in 2024-25 the zoo produced the first British-born Carpathian lynx selected for the Linking Lynx rewilding scheme.
Exhibits
The 13-acre grounds sit within Trenance Leisure Park, and the collection leans towards smaller mammals, birds and reptiles suited to so compact a site. Its planting took a Gold in Britain in Bloom during 2025, the first such win.
Things to do
Things to do include Tarzan Trail, ranger talks, live feeds and barn activities.
What the venue says
- Tarzan Trail
- live feeds
- barn activities
- Café Lemur is the perfect place to refuel your herd.
- Visitors can park at the adjacent Trenance Car Park, which offers convenient access. Parking charges typically apply from April 1 to October 31 (with rates varying by duration, from around £1.20 for an hour up to £5.80 for a full day session), while parking is often free during the winter months from November 1 to March 31.
- We are considered reasonably wheelchair and pushchair friendly, with most routes accessible for everyone
- We are pleased to offer complimentary admission tickets for any carers or helpers accompanying a full price ticket holder with a disability.
- Newquay Zoo welcomes certified assistance dogs on site.
- Our disabled toilet facilities are located just inside the main entrance of the zoo, and opposite the meerkats at the top of the site.
- We are proud to be fully registered with Changing Places , the accessible toilet campaign.
- There are 5 disabled car parking spaces in the Council owned car park adjacent to Newquay Zoo.
Images of Newquay Zoo
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Francis C. Franklin, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Wpt-zoo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Echo Severs, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Echo Severs, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Wpt-zoo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Thomas Tolkien from Yorkshire, UK, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Thomas Tolkien from Yorkshire, UK, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Simon Cobb, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Thomas Tolkien from Scarborough, UK, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Airwolfhound, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
typically closing earlier at 4:30 PM during the winter months
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 19.50 GBP |
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance animal policy
- Disability admission concession
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Newquay Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
- BIAZA member (source)
Location & map
CornwallNewquay
United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Newquay Zoo.
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meerkats -
penguins -
zebras -
otters -
sloth -
lynx
Exhibits
- Penguin Pool
- meerkat enclosure