Poetry Walking Tour

Shaldon Zoo

Available from 17 May 2025 to 17 May 2025

Book now from £10.75

Experience a truly unique way to explore Shaldon Zoo with the Poetry Walking Tour

Uncover the wonders of the Shaldon Wildlife Trust like never before in this one-off walking tour hosted by poet-in-residence Steven J Fowler and a few invited guest writers. 

On this tour, you'll get to hear a collection of short poems written about some of the resident animals at Shaldon Zoo. 

Don't miss out on this unique chance to explore Shaldon Zoo in a unique way like never before today. Book your tickets in just a few clicks for the best prices anywhere online. 

Shaldon Zoo

Ness Drive,
Teignmouth,
Devon,
TQ14 0HP
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How to find us

Address: Shaldon Zoo, Ness Drive, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0HP

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By car:

From the A380, take the A381 to Teignmouth, then take the A379 over the Shaldon Bridge to Shaldon, follow signs to The Ness along Ness Drive.

Car parking is available to the left and right at the bottom of Ness Drive, with the right hand car park in front of the venue. Short and long term parking is available and is operated by the local council. There are no Blue Badge parking bays and both car parks are on a hill.

By train: 

The nearest Railway Station is Teignmouth. From Teignmouth Station you can either walk (approx. 30 minutes), or take a ferry/bus to Shaldon.

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Dogs are not allowed at Shaldon Zoo, this also includes assistance dogs. 

The majority of the zoo is accessible by wheelchair but the site is set on a steep slope, and there are steps in the older part of the zoo.

The tickets are valid all day and you can go around the zoo as many times as you like, including leaving the site and returning later in the same day.

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