Red Pandas are always sleeping in trees. Food is scrummy. I like the Under the Sea Ice cream. Good…read moreday out.

As zoos go, this one is as good as it gets. Once you start wandering the meandering paths, you…read moreforget you are in a city. It's stunning here. I've taken my daughter to plenty of big zoos in the US: San Francisco, Oakland, and Oregon, to name a few. But none of those did I willingly want to go back to. Paignton Zoo is different. It's so pretty here, if I lived nearby, I'd want to revisit often. The setting is beautiful. We were lucky enough to get to feed Duchess the elephant and two of the giraffes (Tonda and Yoda) while we were there. Quite an experience for my daughter and one I'm sure she'll remember for quite some time. What memories are made for.

Considering its status as Britain's national Aquarium, its selection of marine life was not very…read moreencyclopedic. For instance, just one octopus, two crabs, no squids. Also, the cafe food quality/value for money was what you'd expect for a British family venue, so I don't even need to elaborate on that point... The large tanks of fish where sharks live with sting rays, a turtle and large fish was very relaxing and fascinating to view. It's all laid out and organised well. I'll give it 7.5/10

On a wet day in Plymouth, the girlfriend and I headed for the relative indoor comforts of the…read morenational marine aquarium. It was thoroughly miserable and this is where the aquarium loses one star. There was a queue all day and everyone was forced to queue outdoors in the cold and rain It wasn't helped by the slow selling of tickets. When we finally got to the ticket desk, a contributory cause to this lack of speed became obvious - after we had purchased our tickets (£13 for an adult), we were asked whether we would sign a form to qualify for free attendance for a year. After we had done this, it became clear why they needed our signature - we were asked if we minded if the aquarium reclaimed tax on our tickets. I would have said yes if they had asked that at the beginning but doing it this way round made it feel a little like subterfuge. Especially as it slows the queueing process down for cold, wet customers outside Anyway, enough moaning. Our visit did improve considerably after the slightly iffy start. We did struggle a little to find the entrance but basically, just keep going up and up and you'll enter the first room, which covers the plants and wildlife from the local seas around Plymouth. This room is dominated by 2 large rockpools. A shame that it's stricly see, no touch though - there's no petting pool, which you sometimes see in other aquariums. The small tanks were well labelled, enabling us to find the little residents in each tank. Throughout the aquarium, you'll find a lot of information. You can really feel the educational emphasis here In the next section, you'll encounter the first of the aquarium's starring huge tanks. It's mesmerising to just watch the sea creatures swimming and also interacting with each other. The shark and ray tank is cool in that there are overhead ports, through which you can them swim over you. They've also sunk a whole biplane in another tank to create a habitat for warm water fish That's not say that the small tanks are dull. Au contraire. One of the prettiest creatures were the delicate jellyfish. I also loved the clown fish (Nemo!!) fiercely defending their anemone We lucked out near the end of our visit when we arrived just as Octavia, the aquarium's octopus, was being fed. The staff were really informative, explaining that octopi are as intelligent as 3 year old humans and love to play. They've been known to sneak off to other tanks to eat fish before returning to their tank and acting all innocent. Hence the elaborate access to Octavia's tank. She was given a live crab (she's the only animal which gets fresh food in the aquarium) inside a jar with a screw top. They set Octavia tasks to keep her stimulated and it wasn't long before she had the top off. It's definitely worth finding out when they have feeding times A final tank to see the turtle swimming round before the exit through the cafe or gift shop. A good way to pass the time in Plymouth, once you get in!

Great amusments, the only bad thing is that it is right by the road so be careful with children,…read moreright by the beach and eating facilities so great quite big too.

For a smallish town this is a rather large amusements…read more There is a Bingo Hall in one section, with the regular racing, shoot em up and penny machines in the other. Its often quite busy in the summer, although Dawlish Warren offers good parking, so its easy to get to and is near the beach, is in town and there are various places to eat near by. There are quite a few rides outside, although as someone else mentioned beware of the road and kids. Im not sure of the opening times, but it opens quite late in the summer. Overall its quite good, with a fair choice of games to play.

We go every year and would recommend it to anyone. Particularly recommended are the micro pigs…read more(warning: If you go when they first open in the season then there is a slight risk that the pigglets won't have been born so keep an eye on their social feeds!) and bottle feeding lambs. Plus, hedghehogs, piggie races and lovely animals to feed. Did go with an 8 year old and 7 year old, which led to one being too tall to do something he wanted (pony ride) and the other been too small (go karts) so that may be worth considering and researching but it's a wonderful spot and, as I say, we go every year!

Having met the MD of the Farm and Wildlife Centre during another function, I took the opportunity…read moreto drive over and make a quick visit. What I saw in the short time I was there was very encouraging. Would certainly recommend to others as a place of intriguing diversity and so well set up with all ages in mind. A friendly and client-focussed staff add to the overall atmosphere. A good venue for a famly visit. Trust to visit for a longer viusit at some stage. Global Nomad

A great day out if the weather is fine. For families with children, there is much to keep all…read moreentertained, but limited indoor activities / attractions. Nevertheless, all the facilities and gardens are well maintained, clean, litter-free and the staff are friendly. A model railway exhibition and shop can be found in the building at the entrance and there are a number of good restaurants, you can even take a cream tea on the lavish Pullman railway carriage. Take a stroll through the gardens, a steam train ride, let the kids loose on the play areas. All are included in the price, with the exception of the crazy golf course. Overall an enjoyable day's outing and great value.

Great place to take the kids. Lovely view of Beer, real miniature steam train is good fun, park has…read moreslides swings, adventure playground. Recommended for a day out with kids.

Easily accessible through the riverside footpath, this is a lovely walk, and a charming afternoon…read moreout for the family with young children. There is a little teashop on the premises (where you pay your admission fee) and then you walk into the 'farm'. You will be greeted by owls of all shapes and sizes. Follow the path to find all sorts of goats, sheep, chickens and lots more besides. My toddler had a great time, even if she was a bit scared of the goats (who are a bit over-friendly LOL!) I can't imagine older kids or teenagers enjoying it that much though. A must-see.

There is so many different animals at Totnes Rare Breeds Farm such as hedgehogs (which you can hold…read moreask a member of staff), donkeys, pigs, unusual looking sheep, goats and birds. At the entrance you are given a bag of food to give to the animals. You can touch all the animals. I loved the sheep with the floppy ears. At the time of my visit (April) there was lambs that you could bottle feed which I did so sweet. If you want to touch the birds of prey then you will have to ask a member of staff who then will bring them over to you. They also have red /black squirrels (in a cage). You can also feed the squirrels just ask a member of staff for some monkey nuts. I found the squirrels preferred it when the nuts where given out of the shell. When I visited there was some lambs so I was allowed to bottle feed the lambs which was amazing. Totnes is a beautiful small place set behind a train station so you have to park your car at the station and walk around the station and over a bridge and over the train track to get there (only a short walk) but well worth it. Only need a hour or so at the farm as very small. There is a café if you would like to grab a bite to watch the steam train go by or even take in the scenery around. Would recommend a visit.

the world of Country Life park is a real treat of a day out especially if you have kids. The place…read moreis huge and theres so much to do. For the petrol heads or dads out there they'll be pleased to know there's a museum area full of old cars and bikes all lovingly restored. There's an animal petting area when kids can walk a goat on a lead which makes for some hilarious photos, there's a ground train ride out to feed deers and llamas which is thrilling, the driver gives you handfuls of feed and they come along and stick their heads in the carriage and lick it all up they're so gentle. There's steam engine displays and an exhibition hall with farming machinery displays amongst other wonderful things on display. The restaurant/snack bar is very good and we managed to feed 4 of us very reasonably priced. We visited this place twice and loved it every time, whole heartedly recommended.

Excellent place for kids. If you're looking to fill an afternoon (or probably a whole day) it's…read moreworth a visit.