Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Shaldon Wildlife Trust Shaldon Wildlife Trust is truly unique. A charity dedicated to the conservation of smaller endangered species.
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Shaldon Zoo is set in a woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon. See our marmosets and tamarins from South America, lemurs from Madagascar, yellow-breasted capuchins and squirrel monkeys. Plus more unusual species such as Owstons civets, margay, slow loris and more! We are open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

MILESTONE MOMENT: THE QUADS ON THE SCALES! 🎥🦊⚖️Our four red-ruffed lemur quadruplets, Boo, Binks, Wookie, and Wicket, ha...
31/08/2026

MILESTONE MOMENT: THE QUADS ON THE SCALES! 🎥🦊⚖️

Our four red-ruffed lemur quadruplets, Boo, Binks, Wookie, and Wicket, had a big milestone day this week: their very first official weigh-in training! 🩺✨

Routine weighing is a vital part of preventative healthcare for our animals. Tracking their weight lets our keepers ensure these fast-growing babies are hitting all their healthy growth targets. Using positive reinforcement (and a few delicious fruit rewards!), Head Keeper Lia and the team guided each cheeky quad onto the scales voluntarily, no fuss, no handling, just fun and snacks! 🍌

🎒 LAST CHANCE FOR SUMMER HOLIDAY ADVENTURES! 🎒

The final countdown to the back-to-school rush is officially on! End the summer holidays on a high with an up-close wildlife encounter under our breezy woodland canopy. Come spot Boo, Binks, Wookie, Wicket, and all our summer arrivals while they're still tiny! 🎟️✨

29/08/2026

WHY SIT NEXT TO THE FOOD BOWL WHEN YOU CAN SIT IN IT? 🎥🐒🥣

When you're the smallest one at the dinner table, you’ve got to secure the best spot!

Our little squirrel monkey baby has officially unlocked the ultimate dining strategy: climb straight into the serving bowl so no one else can steal the freshest snacks! 🍇

Watching this tiny explorer gain confidence, try new solid foods, and show off their cheeky personality has been one of the highlights of our summer.

☀️ FINAL SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKEND! ☀️

There is not long left before the school bell rings again! Beat the beach crowds, enjoy a cool, tree-shaded walk, and come see how much our summer babies have grown before the holidays wrap up! 🎟️🌲

MEET CHILLI, GINGER & JUNIPER! 🦜✨Remember our 3 clever blue-throated conure chicks who were recently spotted "helping" d...
27/08/2026

MEET CHILLI, GINGER & JUNIPER! 🦜✨

Remember our 3 clever blue-throated conure chicks who were recently spotted "helping" dad Paul with his target training? They officially have names!

Say hello to Chilli, Ginger, and Juniper! 🌶️

Our keeping team chose this spicy, botanical trio of names to match their feisty personalities, vibrant feathers and the colour of their newly fitted identification rings. These three fledglings are full of energy, super curious, and spend their days practicing their flying skills and exploring every inch of their canopy home.

25/08/2026

BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT! 🎥🐸⚡
In real-time, a poison dart frog's strike takes under 50 milliseconds literally faster than the blink of a human eye! 👁️💨
Thanks to a bit of slow-motion camera magic, you can finally see the incredible precision of our Blue Poison Dart Frogs in action. Watch how their sticky, muscular tongues unfold to snag a meal in a fraction of a second! 🎯🪰

Their vibrant electric-blue skin acts as a warning to predators in the wild ("aposematic coloration" proving small things can be mighty!), but here in our FROG room, they’re just showing off their lightning-fast hunting skills. 💙✨

MEET DEVON’S NATIVE MINI-BEASTS! While our exotic rainforest residents usually steal the spotlight, our tree-shaded sanc...
23/08/2026

MEET DEVON’S NATIVE MINI-BEASTS!

While our exotic rainforest residents usually steal the spotlight, our tree-shaded sanctuary is also a thriving haven for native UK wildlife!✨

Check out this Bloody-nosed Beetle our director spotted right here on the zoo grounds.

Despite the dramatic name (given because they emit a foul-tasting red drop from their mouth to scare off hungry birds!), these slow-moving, flightless beetles are completely harmless to humans and play an important role in our local ecosystem. 🌾

Protecting natural habitats for wild bugs, birds, and flora on site is just as vital to our mission as saving endangered species abroad. Next time you stroll along our woodland pathways, keep your eyes peeled to see what native wildlife you can spot! 🔎🌱

21/08/2026

FAHLO BRACELETS ARE RESTOCKED (WITH AN EXCLUSIVE!) 💎🐒✨

Great news for gift shop lovers our popular Fahlo trackable wildlife bracelets are fully back in stock! 🛍️

Each bracelet comes with a real animal to track on an interactive map while helping support wild animal conservation around the globe. But that's not all...

🌟 IN-STORE EXCLUSIVE: We have stock of the official Golden Monkey Fahlo Bracelet! This special edition is an in-store exclusive you can’t even order this one on Fahlo’s website! 😱✨

Pop into our gift shop on your next visit to pick out your wild tracking companion before they sell out again. (Remember: you don't need a zoo admission ticket to visit our gift shop!) 🎟️

MIDWEEK MOOD: CHEWIE & ALEX EDITION 🛋️🐒If you need permission to slow down today, take a cue from our tufted capuchins, ...
19/08/2026

MIDWEEK MOOD: CHEWIE & ALEX EDITION 🛋️🐒

If you need permission to slow down today, take a cue from our tufted capuchins, Chewie and Alex! 😴

These two clever primates spend plenty of time leaping through the canopy and solving puzzle feeders, but even the most energetic capuchins need a midday recharge. Here they are soaking up the peaceful woodland calm on their favorite lounging log.

Life in the trees is tough work, after all! 🌿

17/08/2026

EARLY LEARNERS! 🎥🦜🎯

Head Keeper Lia set out to do a quick target training session with Paul, our dad conure, but his clever new fledglings had other ideas!

Instead of letting dad take centre stage, these enthusiastic youngsters decided to crash the lesson and show off their own skills to snag a share of the treats!

Target training uses positive reinforcement, rewarding the birds whenever they gently touch their beak to the target stick. It’s a vital tool for stress-free healthcare, allowing our keepers to guide the flock onto scales for weigh-ins or move them comfortably between spaces without any stress. 🩺

Paul might have been Lia's intended student today, but his fledglings are proving they're fast learners and total spotlight stealers! 🧠🦜

FAMILY MEALTIME WITH THE TITIS! 📸🐒🍇Table for three! Here's a lovely shot of our T**i monkey family gathered around their...
15/08/2026

FAMILY MEALTIME WITH THE TITIS! 📸🐒🍇

Table for three! Here's a lovely shot of our T**i monkey family gathered around their food bowl for a group snack session.

Coppery T**i monkeys are famous for their tight-knit family bonds. In the wild, family members eat together, sleep snuggled up with their tails intertwined, and groom each other daily. Seeing all three sharing peaceful meals like this is what zoo family life is all about! 🌿

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Those eyes aren't missing a single thing. 🐆✨A rare up-close look at Harley, our majestic Margay.Often mistaken for ocelo...
14/08/2026

Those eyes aren't missing a single thing. 🐆✨

A rare up-close look at Harley, our majestic Margay.

Often mistaken for ocelots, margays are sleek, highly specialised wildcats native to the dense forest canopies of Central and South America. They are absolute acrobats of the treetop world, equipped with extraordinary ankle joints that can rotate 180 degrees, allowing them to run down tree trunks completely headfirst, just like a squirrel!

Because margays are naturally nocturnal, catching Harley striking a pose like this during the day is always a special treat for visitors.

🌿 Support our ongoing care for rare and threatened carnivores by visiting us down Ness Drive! We're open 10am to 5pm daily.

🎟️ Tap the link in our bio to book your tickets in advance!

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Ness Drive, Shaldon
Teignmouth
TQ140HP

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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