Dartmoor Zoological Society

americananneinlondon

06 Jan 2024

Amazing big cats and a well-meaning crew

4.5

4.5

Date of visit: January 2024

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Overall Rating

Excellent

This little gem is absolutely worth a visit - due to how close you can get to their cheetah, tiger, lion & jaguar alone. However, it is a difficult terrain, carved into the side of one of Devon's hills. My partner was able to check in with the reception to have the gates opened for us to drive up to the disabled parking. From there, I rented a mobility scooter (they appeared to have 2) for only 5 pounds! (20 pound deposit). The scooter managed with all the rough terrain, I even drove it back down the hill to hear the Tapirs & Capybaras talk. I didn't try to do the "walk through" enclosure. However, I was able to enter the Reptile House, despite the small step, and even took the chair up the steep hill by the cats. The keepers are all incredibly nice, and clearly doing their best to improve on this small zoo, particularly after their story had been turned into the movie "We Bought a Zoo". I only give it 4.5 stars because it is such difficult terrain, even for able-bodied folks.

Staff

Excellent