Newquay Zoo
Cornwall
Nature & Wildlife A 13-acre zoo and sub-tropical garden in Trenance Gardens, Newquay, with hundreds of animals and conservation work led by Wild Planet Trust.
Set within Trenance Gardens about a mile from Newquay town centre, Newquay Zoo mixes compact scale with surprising variety across landscaped habitats and walks. Highlights typically include red pandas, Humboldt penguins, lemurs and the Tropical House where two-toed sloths live alongside reptiles and birds. Exhibits and daily talks change through the year, and the site map helps you plan a simple loop without backtracking. Facilities include cafés, play areas and accessible routes on mostly firm paths.
The zoo is operated by Wild Planet Trust, a conservation charity that funds and runs projects in the UK and overseas to help halt species decline. Visiting supports that work, and there are optional extras such as animal experiences and adoptions. Typical visits last a couple of hours, although families often stay longer.
Overview
About
Set within Trenance Gardens about a mile from Newquay town centre, Newquay Zoo mixes compact scale with surprising variety across landscaped habitats and walks. Highlights typically include red pandas, Humboldt penguins, lemurs and the Tropical House where two-toed sloths live alongside reptiles and birds. Exhibits and daily talks change through the year, and the site map helps you plan a simple loop without backtracking. Facilities include cafés, play areas and accessible routes on mostly firm paths.The zoo is operated by Wild Planet Trust, a conservation charity that funds and runs projects in the UK and overseas to help halt species decline. Visiting supports that work, and there are optional extras such as animal experiences and adoptions. Typical visits last a couple of hours, although families often stay longer.
Highlights
- The red panda enclosure for quiet canopy views at feeding time.
- Penguin pool paths where you can watch Humboldt penguins swimming underwater.
- The Tropical House walkway, looking up for the sloths resting high in the foliage.
- Children’s play zones dotted between exhibits, handy for short breaks.
- The zoo map download before you go, so you can pick a loop that suits your group.
How to get here
You can reach Newquay Zoo via Newquay railway station, then walk about 15 minutes or take local buses to the stops signed Newquay Zoo or Trenance Gardens.
How to get here
You can reach Newquay Zoo via Newquay railway station, then walk about 15 minutes or take local buses to the stops signed Newquay Zoo or Trenance Gardens.
Getting here by bus...
Bus services 59, 85, 87, 88, 93 and others run from Newquay Bus Station and stop a short walk from the entrance.
- 59, Newquay Town Centre Go to Website
- 85, Truro to Newquay Go to Website
- 87, Truro to Newquay Go to Website
- 88, Redruth to Newquay Go to Website
- 93. Truro to Newquay via Dairyland Go to Website
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