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Living Coasts is a unique new attraction in the heart of Torquay. It's easy to find, easy to get around and easy to enjoy.
Part of world-famous Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from puffins and penguins to fur seals and wading birds. There are reconstructed beaches, cliff-faces and an estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows birds to fly free over the heads of visitors. Special acrylic tunnels give clear views of the birds and mammals underwater.
The gentoo and African penguins are free range, which means you can meet these amazing birds face to face as you walk around. Then there are the macaroni penguins, with their fancy yellow plumes. In all there are nearly 100 penguins at Living Coasts . |
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Torquay's coastal zoo has an enthusiastic and knowledgeable education team and puts on themed events and activities throughout the year.
An important part of the attraction of Living Coasts is the water-front cafe with its stunning views across the bay. Take it easy, enjoy a cup of tea or lunch or lunch on the terrace with the best view in South Devon. Living Coasts is also home to Azure@livingcoasts, an a la carte restaurant serving imaginative dishes made with fresh local ingredients. |
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When it comes to shopping, Living Coasts is the perfect place whether you are visiting or not. Tradewinds is a well-stocked shop with gifts and souvenirs for everyone.
Living Coasts is a compact site with gentle gradients and therefore ideal for older visitors and families with small children, as well as those with mobility problems. As it's a short-stay visit and centrally placed it can be combined with shopping at nearby Fleet Walk or a boat trip across Tor Bay. |
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For further information about Living Coasts, ring Living Coasts on
(01803) 202470 |
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Photographs by Ray Wiltshire & Miracle |
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Visitor Information. |
| Prices may change. Please call 01803 202470 for latest. |
| Tickets - Children under three go free. |
| Adults |
£8.75 |
| Children (3 to 15) |
£6.55 |
| Senior citizens and students |
£6.85 |
| Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) |
£27.50 |
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| For other fees including disabled entry, group entry etc. please visit our web site. www.livingcoasts.org.uk |
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| Location:
Living Coasts is situated on Torquay Harbourside on Beacon Quay, Torquay. Once in Torquay follow the A379 and the 'penguin' on the brown tourist signs. |
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| Opening Times:
Living Coasts is open everyday (except Christmas Day) from 10am. |
| Last entries will be one hour before Living Coasts closes. The Cafe will shut 30 minutes before Living Coasts closes. |
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| Closing Times:
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| Please check with Living Coasts (01803) 202470. |
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| Feeding Times: |
10:30 Penguin beach
11:15 Auk cliff
11:45 Macaroni penguin pool
12:00 Seal Pool
14:30 Penguin beach
15:15 Wader estuary and Sea Duck pool
15:45 Seal pool
16:00 Macaroni penguins |
| Whilst we make every effort to keep to these times, they are subject to change at short notice. |
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For further information about Living Coasts, ring Living Coasts on (01803) 202470
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