Plantasia
Plantasia and its collection
Plantasia, opened in 1990, is a zoo in Swansea, United Kingdom.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include Meerkats, Egyptian Tortoises, reticulated python, Caiman Crocodiles and Koi Carp.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Giants of the Past, Vital Venoms & Practical Poisons, Fort Crox and Watering Hole.
Things to do
Things to do include VIP Zookeeper Experience, VIP Croc Feeding and Jungle Escape.
What the venue says
- Jungle Escape
- The café serves a variety of family-friendly hot and cold options, including freshly cooked, stone-baked pizzas, jacket potatoes, rainbow salads, toasties, pre-packaged sandwiches, and children's meal deals.
- There is ample car parking (approx 400 car parking spaces) next to Plantasia in Parc Tawe Retail and Leisure Park and it can be easily reached on foot from the City Centre and Maritime Quarter. Parking is free at the 2 hour short stay car park.
- Access is excellent, with full wheelchair friendly facilities and wheelchair access to all areas of Plantasia Tropical Zoo
- The majority of the venue is level ground and wheelchair accessible.
- 50 spaces are allocated for disabled parking and 7 for parent toddler parking.
- An accessible toilet with baby change facilities is found here.
Images of Plantasia
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kulmalukko, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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kulmalukko, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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kulmalukko, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Thomas Roberts , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Thomas Roberts , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Orchid1960, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Orchid1960, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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kulmalukko, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tiia Monto, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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kulmalukko, CC-BY-SA-3.0, 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.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 16 years+ (Walk-in price) | 9.58 GBP |
| Adult 16 years+ (online price) | 8.71 GBP |
| Child 3-15 years of age (Walk-in price) | 7.83 GBP |
| Child 3-15 years of age (online price) | 6.96 GBP |
| Concession (Walk-in price) | 6.66 GBP |
| Concession (online price) | 7.95 GBP |
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair accessible routes
- Parking
- Animal feeding experience
- Behind-the-scenes tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Plantasia at this time.
Accreditation
- BIAZA member (source)
Location & map
Park Tawe, Parc Tawe Retail ParkSwansea
United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
No frequently asked questions yet
We have not published any questions and answers for Plantasia.
Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Plantasia.
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Meerkats
Exhibits
- Giants of the Past
- Vital Venoms & Practical Poisons
- Fort Crox
- Watering Hole