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Tropiquaria Zoo

Address:
Washford Cross
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0QB

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Telephone: 01984 640688
Nearest Station: Washford

Tropiquaria is West Somerset’s own tropical house and adventure park. Set in a 1930s art-deco BBC transmitter hall they still take waste heat from a BBC transmitter to help keep their animals warm.

In the hall there are a range of reptiles, some of which may be handled. You can also meet Mr. Bumble, the famous skunk here. The hall also has a range of free-flying tropical birds. Downstairs in the crypt there is an aquarium. Outside there are a range of animals on display including meerkats, lemurs, a tapir and some monkeys called tamarins which Tropiquaria is currently breeding.

Paul Doran’s shadowstring puppet theatre offers shows which entertain the young and old alike and the radio museum often brings a touch of nostalgia to the grandparents. With it’s mix of indoor and outdoor attractions Tropiquaria is truly an all-weather attraction. Tropiquaria also specialises in childrens birthday parties from £7.50 per head.

Opening Times

Summer - open daily
27 March - 8 November: 10.30am - 5pm
(24 July - 31 August): 10am - 6pm

Winter - open at weekends and Mondays, and daily Spring Half Term 2011
11am - 4pm

Christmas opening: phone or see website

Prices

Adult: £8
Child: £7
Concessions: £7
Children 2 and under: FREE
Family (2+2); £27

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Discount rates available for Schools and Groups 

Facilities

  • Toilet WC
  • Picnic site
  • Café/restaurant
  • Car parking
  • Disabled access
  • Baby changing area
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