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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in Plymouth

If you fancy a day with animals rather than screens, Plymouth's options mean a longer trip out either way, since both are a fair drive from the centre. Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park, a longer trip out to Newton Abbot, has a steep path down to a 70-foot waterfall with boulders to scramble over and goats and meerkats to meet, from £9. Fowey Aquarium, also a longer trip out to Fowey, is a small hands-on setup where kids aged 3 to 13 can pick up shore crabs in the touch pool, from £4.50. For toddlers or a wet afternoon, the aquarium's indoor touch pool is the easier choice and cheaper too. If your kids are steadier on their feet and want space to explore outdoors, Becky Falls suits older children better, with the walk down to the waterfall and animals dotted along the way. Becky Falls has free parking and a cafe on site, useful if you are making a full day of it rather than a quick stop.

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