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HOLIDAY EXPRESS 2009 15
BUTTERFLY
We’re all going to the Zoo . . .
FARM &
EVERYONE loves to visit Paignton Zoo. It’s a real value-for-
OTTER
money day out – but there are ways to make it even better.
What you need are a few insider tips to help you get the most
SANCTUARY
out of your visit.
First of all, think ahead. If you need seating.
– Well worth a visit –
a mobility scooter or manual
So, what tips do the people who
wheelchair, book in advance. Pre-
work at Paignton Zoo have for
book tickets at least two days in
visitors? Executive Director Simon
advance by ringing (01803) 697500
Tonge says: “Take your time, look
and pick them up from the
carefully, be patient. Read the signs!
Information Desk – that way you
don’t have to queue.
Oh, and don’t look male primates
directly in the eye, it’s a threat.”
Arrive early – both Paignton Zoo
and Living Coasts open at 10:00am.
Whitley Wildlife Conservation
Fridays and Saturdays are usually the
Trust Reserves Warden Dave Ellacott
quietest days. There are large free car
says: “Escape to the nature trail when
parks at the Zoo, but if you come by
you want some breathing space in the
public transport or bicycle then you
summer!”
get a 10% discount on entry. Wear sensible footwear and take
When you arrive, think about
binoculars. Parents should make sure
FOR nature lovers, the Butterfly Farm and
buying a Joint Saver Ticket. This gets
children have their mobile telephone
Otter Sanctuary at Buckfastleigh on the edge of
you into both Paignton Zoo and
number, so if they get separated, Zoo
Dartmoor, is well worth a visit. Many of us are
Living Coasts in Torquay and offers a
staff can contact them. One of the
familiar with otters from books, films and tele-
great discount.
best tips for locals is to become an
vision programmes and butterflies, with their
Plan your day. Work out a route so
annual member. Membership pays for
brightly coloured wings are welcome visitors in
you don’t have to keep going up and
itself after three or four trips and
our gardens during the summer months. Here is
down the same hills. Check the
means you can pop in whenever you
a chance to see and learn about both, whatever
animal feeding times - there’s a board
like.
the weather.
near the entrance building. When it Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
The Butterfly Farm is a tropical landscaped gar-
comes to feeding yourself, the is a registered charity. For more
den with ponds, waterfalls and bridges along with
restaurant gets busy at lunch times, so information go to
exotic plants and foliage to make the perfect envi-
consider trying one of the takeaway
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk or ring
ronment for tropical butterflies from around the
kiosks - there’s plenty of outdoor (01803) 697500.
world to live and breed. They can be seen flying
free all around along with lots of small birds and
other creatures too, including leaf cutting ants from
Costa Rica, terrapins and some lovely Koi carp.
JUST THE TICKET . . . at the South Devon Railway
The complete butterfly life-cycle can be studied
and photographed in close up, and there is even a
A TRIP on the South Devon Railway is a At Totnes, you can visit the award winning
special area where butterflies can be seen emerging
must for all visitors to South Devon.
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, next to the railway’s
from the chrysalis, before drying their wings and
making their first flight. Visitors can stay as long
The railway is a branch line of the old Great
station, where there are rare breeds of sheep and
as they wish with the butterflies before entering the
Western Railway that runs from Buckfastleigh to
goats, plus birds, guinea pigs and much more. At
Otter Sanctuary. Totnes.
Buckfastleigh, the Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary &
Here there are usually over a dozen otters to be
Buckfast Butterflies is right next to the railway.
Today, in the 40th year since the line was
found. Some are rescued, some have been bred
Separate admission charges apply, or you can
reopened, historic GWR steam engines haul trains
here, others are part of breeding exchanges and
purchase joint tickets.
some are just very old, in need of extra care and
full of enthralled passengers of all ages on a single
are here for retirement!
or round trip between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
For more details, log on to
www.southdevonrailway.co.uk or call 0845
There are three species to be seen including our The line passes through some of Devon’s most
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native British or European otter which can be shy
and elusive in the wild along with the playful little
Asian otters which are a joy to watch and the large
North American River Otters which are real show-
offs.
There is a special underwater viewing area
where the otters can be seen in their element, div-
ing and playing in a mass of sparkling air bubbles.
They sometimes even dive down and watch the
visitors through the glass panels themselves.
Feeding times for the otters are great fun and
take place at 11.30am, 2.00pm and 4.30pm every
day. The otter keeper takes visitors around at this
time and explains all about the different otters and
answers any questions that visitors may have.
Donít miss the lovely gift shop with its nature
and wildlife theme. Also there is an on line shop at
beautiful countryside, hugging the river Dart along
www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk, ideal for last
almost all its length – and through countryside
minute or unusual gifts.
barely any of which is visible from the road.
There is combined admission for both the butter-
At Buckfastleigh, there is a riverside walk and
flies and the otters with family tickets available
picnic area, play area, gardens, a fascinating
along with reductions for groups and school par-
museum, workshop and historic steam and diesel
ties. Also visitors may purchase a discounted com-
engines. On certain days, you can ride on the
bined ticket with the South Devon Steam Railway
Buckfasteligh Miniature Railway and a heritage
making for an interesting and varied day out.
bus links the railway with the town and Buckfast
Opening time is 10.00am every day until the end of
October.
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