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Living Coasts

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Living Coasts is a zoo and aquarium located on Torquay harbourside, South Devon. Home to otters, seals, penguins, octopus, puffer fish, wading birds...

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Torquay's coastal zoo and aquarium, Living Coasts, as well as being a conservation and education charity, is also a unique, all weather visitor attraction. Located on the harbourside, not only does the site offer breath taking views across Torbay but is also an amazing environment to get up close to the animals.
Penguin Beach is home to African and macaroni penguins. All the penguins are free to roam and frequently walk amongst the visitors. You can also see them swimming in the panoramic viewing area. It is also possible to see seals and tufted puffins swimming underwater.
Even an estuary has been recreated, allowing you to get up close to wading birds.
The mangrove section of Living Coasts is a habitat that is home to over 20 species of fish, including rays, archer fish and the amazing four-eyed fish.
There is also Octopus Odyssey, the opportunity to come face to face with a life size great white shark animated model, and plenty of arts and crafts activities for children to get involved in.
The Café @ Living Coasts features breath taking views across Torbay, and there is also the Tradewinds gift shop which stocks a wide range of ethical gifts and souvenirs, including Fairtrade jewellery and local art.

Address: Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Hill, Torquay TQ1 2BG, UK
Phone: 01803 202470
ku.gro.stsaocgnivil@ofni
State: Torbay
City: Torquay
Zip Code: TQ1 2BG

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM


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Reviews
Great day out for young children. We come here a lot and my toddler enjoys it every time. The penguins are great fun to watch, there are also otters and seals and various other sea birds. Inside is a mini aquarium with a few fish, seahorses, jelly fish, star fish and the star of the show a very playful octopus! There is also a sandpit and inside soft play area. The food is reasonable in quality and price for the type of place it is.
7 years ago (21-01-2018)
Small zoo focused on sea life. Upper section is a large aviary with different sections for fur seals, otters, puffins and auks. Main area for penguins of two species Maraconi and African. Below section has underwater viewing for the above species and aquarium tanks. Can easily be seen in less than two hours. Regular talks and feedings occurred throughout the day.
7 years ago (09-02-2018)
Really nice place. The penguins are great they just walk around in front of you. It's not a massive place but well laid out. They have a small soft play area where young children can run around and have fun.
7 years ago (23-02-2018)
There's penguins. What? That already makes it perfect. Ok, apparently I have to say more, so; The staff are knowledgeable and entertaining in all their talks (not just about the penguins), the animals, especially the penguins, are usually out in the open so you can see them up close and personal and there's penguins, did I mention the penguins?
7 years ago (26-02-2018)
They make the very best use of the site. For us the Penguins are the highlight. Macaroni and African Penguins on a beach setting. Sean is on hand to answer guest questions and Feeding Time talks are fun and informative. The have around a dozen chicks this year which is good news for this endangered species.
7 years ago (13-01-2018)
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