If you are looking for something to do then I heartily recommend a day at Newquay Zoo. Just a short 25 minute drive with lots of parking on arrival (pay &display) it is easy to get to. Booking online is required at the moment and tickets and timeslots can be booked at www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Don’t let the rain put you off – we had the pleasure of visiting the zoo in the rain just yesterday and with plenty of shelter spots and so much to see we barely noticed the rain. I thought the rain might mean the animals would be hiding in their enclosures but if anything they were more lively than ever. So don’t be put off!
You might think that zoos are only for families for children but think again. The gardens and grounds at Newquay Zoo are beautifully kept and absolutely stunning to walk through. I was particularly mesmerised by the Japanese Garden next to the Otters. Such lovely planting and so immaculate. Very inspiring.
We spent a long morning at the Zoo from around 10am to 2pm, but we could have spent longer! The penguins were very entertaining. One little penguin reluctant to get into the water, he kept waddling around the edge trying to get in or find the best spot to get in, and eventually dived in triumphantly from the side! I could have watched them all day. Lots of different penguin personalities. They are surprisingly fast in the water too!
Swimming! 
This lego model was amazingly big!
If you get a chance then do give the cafe a try (saves on packing a picnic too!). We only stopped for a coffee and a doughnut but the menu looked good and reasonably priced too. I was very pleased to see they recommended the Cream Tea served #jamfirst! The doughnut I had looked like a zebra and was thoroughly coated in coated – delicious. It’s also good to know that the Zoo promotes recycling and our cups (& lids) were not made from single use plastic! Hurrah! Guilt free consuming all around.
Zebra Doughnut! 
Cafe 
Menu
Dotted around the Zoo gardens are lots of play areas for children, plenty to keep them busy including a main play park, an assault course and a long slide.
The Zoo has a huge variety of animals, from lions & zebras, to reptiles, a farm area, penguins, parrots & exotic birds, peacocks, tortoises, armidillos and monkeys.
I don’t want to give away too much because really you need to explore it all yourself.
Have a lovely day out at the Zoo and let me know what your favourite animal was! (mine was the red panda!)
Don’t forget to book online before you go!
Why not follow us on social media to keep up to date with all our news and local events? Facebook and Instagram