Place to visit
Shaldon Zoo, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Shaldon Zoo is a zoo in the UK in United Kingdom (Paignton). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in the UK · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 109 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.53668, -3.49883
What it is and where
Shaldon Zoo is a zoo in the UK in United Kingdom (Paignton). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Paignton, where this site lists 65 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.53668, -3.49883; the nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 109 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Shaldon Zoo is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:14
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:41
- DecPossible7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Shaldon Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Teignmouth Den Weather StationObservatory969 m
- Teignmouth BreweryBrewery1.1 km
- Labrador Bay RSPB ReserveRSPB Nature Reserve in the United Kingdom1.6 km
- Babbacombe BayBay in Devon, England2.8 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 43: Babbacombe to Exmouth)Hiking2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: With kids
- London Eye: observation wheel in London, England
- London Zoo: world's oldest scientific zoo, in London, England
- Sea Life London Aquarium: aquarium in London, England
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden: botanical garden in Oxford, UK
- Whipsnade Zoo: zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England
- Alton Towers: major theme park in central England
Every United Kingdom place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shaldon Zoo?
It is a zoo in the UK in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Shaldon Zoo?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Shaldon Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 109 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Teignmouth Den Weather Station, Teignmouth Brewery, Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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