Tropiquaria Zoo
ENTRY
from £11.45
WHERE
Watchet
What it’s like
Snakes, meerkats and a tropical aquarium under one roof, plus daily animal talks and indoor and outdoor play if the weather turns.
The reptile house is the bit that gets talked about on the way home: snakes and lizards close enough to properly look at, then a nocturnal house that switches things right down for anyone who fancies the dark and the quiet. The aquarium's got the colourful fish you'd want, and the meerkats and lemurs outside are the ones you'll end up watching longer than planned. Daily animal talks and encounters run through the day, so it's worth building your visit around whenever those are on rather than turning up and hoping.
Entry is £12.95 for a child aged 2 to 15 and £16.95 for an adult, which adds up for a family but you're getting a proper day of it, not a quick loop. Last entry is an hour before the 5pm close, so 4pm's your cutoff even though the doors don't shut till later. There's no need to book ahead, you can buy on arrival, though booking online does exist if you'd rather sort it before you go.
Indoor and outdoor play areas mean a wet day doesn't wreck things, and there's a restaurant on site for when the animal talks schedule leaves you needing to sit down for a bit. Birthday parties are a proper option here too, with a standard package or a premium one that throws in food and an animal encounter, which takes the pressure off organising your own cake and games.
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- 1 hour before closing (4pm)
- Booking
- Book online with 24-hour processing or purchase tickets on arrival
- Wheelchairs
- Carers admitted free of charge with eligible documentation
- Dogs
- Not to be left in vehicles
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus number 28 between Taunton and Minehead stops at car park
- Parties
- Standard £17/child (2-15yrs), Premium £22/child (5-15yrs) including food and animal encounters
- Worth knowing
- Animal adoption includes one free ticket valid for one year
- Animal adoption schemes come with a free ticket valid for a year, handy if you know you'll be back
- Last entry is an hour before closing, not right up to it
- Dogs shouldn't be left in vehicles and the car park has limited shade
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£12.95 for a child aged 2 to 15, £16.95 for an adult, £14.95 for an OAP. Disabled visitors get a slightly reduced rate too.
Do we need to book?
You can just turn up and buy on arrival. There's an online booking option as well if you'd rather have it sorted in advance.
What time should we arrive?
Doors open at 10:30am and last entry is 4pm, an hour before the 5pm close. Turning up much after 4 means you'll be rushed.
Is there food on site?
Yes, there's a restaurant on the grounds for lunch or a break between the animal talks.
What do the kids actually do there?
Reptile house, aquarium, nocturnal house, meerkats and lemurs, plus daily animal talks and encounters. There are also indoor and outdoor play areas to break it up.
Can we do a birthday party here?
Standard parties are £17 a child for ages 2 to 15. Premium parties are £22 a child for ages 5 to 15 and include food and an animal encounter.
Is it any good for a wheelchair user?
Carers are admitted free with eligible documentation, which helps if you're bringing someone who needs support getting round.
How do we get there without a car?
The number 28 bus between Taunton and Minehead stops right at the car park.
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