Newquay Zoo Zoo

Coastal Cornwall zoo with conservation-focused exhibits

Zoo in Newquay, Cornwall, with enclosures focused on conservation and education. Families visit for primates, big cats, daily talks and interactive exhibits tied to regional and international species programmes.

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Newquay Zoo at a Glance#

Address: Trenance Gardens / Trenance Leisure Park, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL, England

Website: https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/

Admission: Admission charged (see website for current rates)

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How to Get to Newquay Zoo#

Newquay Zoo is within Newquay town in Cornwall (Trenance area) close to the town centre. From Newquay railway station it’s about 1-1.5 km (roughly a 15-25 minute walk) or a short 5-10 minute drive; approach via the A3058 through Newquay and follow local signs to the zoo where on-site parking is available.

Local bus services stop in Newquay town centre a short walk from the zoo entrance.

Tips for Visiting Newquay Zoo#

  • Check the zoo's daily schedule on its website on the day you visit so you can time your visit for keeper talks and feeding sessions, which give the best chance to see active animals.
  • Visit later in the afternoon when some species are more active and the crowd level often drops; this can make talks and viewing areas much easier to enjoy.
  • Buy tickets online in advance to skip the ticket queue on busy days and confirm any time‑slot entry rules the zoo may be operating.

Best Time to Visit Newquay Zoo#

Visit Newquay Zoo in late spring or early autumn for good animal activity and fewer crowds; summer is busiest.

Summer (peak)
June-August · ~15-20°C (approx.)
Warmer weather brings the most visitors; all outdoor exhibits are fully open but expect crowds and higher admission days.
Spring/Autumn (best balance)
April-May & September-October · ~10-16°C (approx.)
Comfortable temperatures and fewer visitors make animal viewing and walking the zoo easier.
Winter
December-February · ~5-10°C (approx.)
Quieter with lower visitor numbers; some animals may be less active and some outdoor features could have reduced hours.

Weather & Climate near Newquay Zoo#

Climate

Newquay Zoo's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (952 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 5° - 9° 3° 112 mm overcast 85% 7.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
February Acceptable 4° - 9° 3° 82 mm overcast 85% 7.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Acceptable 5° - 10° 4° 75 mm overcast 85% 6.8 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 6° - 12° 6° 55 mm partly cloudy 84% 6.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.6h
May Good 9° - 15° 12° 51 mm partly cloudy 83% 5.8 m/s 1.3 high 15.3h
June Very Good 11° - 17° 14° 58 mm partly cloudy 83% 5.3 m/s 1.5 very high 16.2h
July Good 13° - 19° 16° 50 mm overcast 83% 5.2 m/s 1.4 high 15.7h
August Good 13° - 19° 16° 68 mm overcast 84% 5.1 m/s 1.2 high 14.3h
September Good 12° - 17° 14° 81 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 10° - 15° 12° 98 mm overcast 85% 6.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Poor 7° - 12° 6° 112 mm overcast 85% 6.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
December Poor 6° - 10° 4° 110 mm overcast 85% 7.4 m/s 0.1 low 7.9h