out and about
in and around Newquay,
Cornwall
birds and animals
Fluffy ones, scary ones, scaly ones... you'll find every kind of animal, bird and fish in Cornwall.
Make sure you contact the Tourist Information Centre (01637 854020) or the attraction itself to check opening times and directions.
| Blue Reef Aquarium (Open daily from 10am, last admission at 4.30pm) From the drama of the Cornish coastline to the underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the dazzling beauty of a Carribean tropical reef, the Blue Reef Aquarium brings the undersea world alive through over 30 living displays. Towan Promenade, Newquay Telephone: 01637 878134 Blue Reef Aquarium website |
| Newquay Zoo (Summer opening hours: 9.30am to 6pm) Set in lush sub-tropical gardens, this is the home of many of the world's endangered species and has earned a reputation as one of the best wildlife parks in the country. Trenance Gardens, Newquay, 1m from Newquay centre Telephone: 01637 873342 Newquay Zoo website |
| Cornish Birds of Prey Centre (Open daily 10am-5pm) Home to over 50 birds of prey including falcons, owls, hawks, buzzards and Bones the vulture. Regular flying displays and the chance to handle the birds. Winnards Perch, St Columb Major, 8m from Newquay Telephone: 01637 880 544 Cornish Birds of Prey Centre website |
| Screech Owl Sanctuary (Open from 10am daily all year) Cares for many species of injured owls. Meet the resident owls and learn more about their living habits. Goss Moor, St. Columb, 9m from Newquay Telephone: 01726 860182 Screech Owl Sanctuary website |
| Paradise Park (Open from 10am daily all year. Summer 10am to 5pm. Last admission times vary during the year) Over 200 varieties of birds, a flying show, otters, penguins and a farm full of animals. Feeding sessions and many events to enjoy. 16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, 24m /35 min drive from Newquay Telephone: 01736 751020 Paradise Park website |
| National Seal Sanctuary (Open 9am to 5pm summer, 9am to 4pm winter) A rescue centre caring for dozens of injured and orphaned seals before they are released back into the wild. Also home to resident seals and sealions. Gweek, Helston, 32m / 1hr drive from Newquay Telephone: 01326 221 361 National Seal Sanctuary website |
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