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"One of the West country's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100!"
Also Sheep Racing Derby, Sheepdog and Duck show, home cooked food and fast food restaurants.
  
Open : Easter-end Oct: 10am-6pm daily.   Winter season:10.00-6pm weekends only
Location :Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP (Off the A361 near Bideford.) MAP
Tel :01237 472366

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14 life size animated dinosaurs (includes 40ft Triceratops), Earthquake canyon ride, zoo with all manner of animals incl. snow leopards, sea lions, meerkats and chipmunks, falconry, separate children's zoo.  Animal feeding areas, cafeteria, kids adventure playground.  Great day out for all the family.

Open : Daily Mid Mar-end Oct.  Open 10am last adm. 3pm  No dogs. Not suitable for wheelchairs
Location :Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0NG   MAP
Tel :(01271)882486

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"North Devon's premier wildlife collection.  170 species of wildlife.  12 acres of gardens. Keepers talks; Animal encounters; Feeding times; Hands on activities; Conservation in action.

Open :Daily-British summertime: 10am-6pm,  wintertime:10am-4pm 
Location :On the A399 between South Molton and Combe Martin.
Address :South Stowford, Bratton Flemming, Barnstaple, N.Devon. EX31 4SG  MAP
Tel :(01598)763352

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""One of the best 50 Theme Parks in the world" - Independant on Saturday 5/5/99
Heart stopping Slides and amazing Rides.  'An Alien Encounter-Europe's first interactive adventure ride!  Then ride the Bat Flyer Rollercoaster...
Train Ride, Golf Range, Laser target shooting, archery, puppet shows, sheepdog displays, toddlers play, birds of prey displays. Fun for all the family-whatever the weather!"

Open : April-end: Oct. 10.30am-6pm
Winter season, weekends and school holidays, (reduced prices and facilities): 11am-5pm. (closed Dec 25&26)
Location : Downland Farm, Higher Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RY (Only 10 mins from Bideford on the A39 near Clovelly, North Devon)   MAP
Tel :(01237)431255

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"WHERE YOU CAN TOUCH THE ANIMALS!
Its Touchy, Feely, Creepy, Crawly, Cuddly, Strokey.
Reptiles, creepy crawlies, tropical aquarium, exotic animals & birds
PLUS:
Stroke a Snake, Handle a Tarantula, Adventure Playground, Outdoor wildlife, Amazing Aquarium, Washford's unique Radio Museum, Shadows string puppets and Cafe & Gift Shop"

Open : Every Day Easter to Early September 10 till 6 (last adm. at 4.30)  Otherwise, limited opening- see website
Location : Washford Cross, Watchet, West Somerset, TA23 0JX   MAP
Tel  :(01984) 640688

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"Situated high on the cliffs overlooking Watermouth Bay, Watermouth Castle is a unique family attraction where a whole day can be spent enjoying the entertainment and fun designed for all ages:-
Mechanical Musical Instrument, Victorian Kitchen, Model Railway Layout, Haunted Dungeons, Penny-Slot Arcade, Mighty Mortier Water Spectacular, Steam Boat-Swings, Enchanted Walk, Junior Aviator Aeroplane Ride, Water Play, Giant Tube Slide, Gnomeland, Carousel, Maze, And much, much more !!!"

Open : Easter until end October daily except Saturday. Normal opening 11am last adm.3pm closes 6pm Please ring for prices and longer times during school summer holidays.
Location : Watermouth Castle, Near Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9SL   MAP
Tel : (01271) 867474

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"Set in delightful 15th century National Trust farmyards, with extensive animal handling from snakes to lizards, rabbits to ferrets, and you may enjoy a dynamic and interactive flying display of our large collection of birds of prey.  Meet and feed the animals, pony rides and fly an owl for charity!  Tea gardens for farmhouse lunches and cream teas"

Open : Nov-end Feb:10.30am-4pm.  Mar-end Oct.:10.30am-5pm
Location : Allerford, near Porlock, Somerset TA24 8HJ   MAP
Tel : (01643) 862816