subject: Things to do in Torquay [print this page] Booking one of the holiday cottages for your Torquay holidays is probably the best thing to do. If you are travelling with your kids, you can specify the number of rooms you require in your holiday cottage. There are several great places to visit and things to do during your Torquay holidays. Torquay is a small town located in the County of Torbay. If you have planned your holidays here, you will surely enjoy every single day of your family holidays.
Paignton Zoo
One of the first places you can visit during your Torquay holidays is the Paignton Zoo. At the Paignton Zoo you will see literally thousands of plants and animals. The zoo is a great place to bring your kids during your Torquay holidays. This visit will leave them talking about the animals in the zoo for a long time. You can explore the zoo, the savannah, the desert, the forest all in one place the Paignton Zoo. As you explore the zoo, try to listen and look for animals. You will be amazed to see and hear the various animals. A visit to the zoo is recommended if you are staying at the holiday cottages.
Adopt an Animal
The animal adoption facility at the Paignton Zoo is a unique opportunity to help in the conservation work. You can adopt an animal for yourself or for someone. All you need to do is make a contribution to the conservation project of the Paignton Zoo. You can adopt an animal for as low as 35 a year. This is one share, and you can buy as many shares as you like. When you adopt an animal you will receive a certificate, one year's subscription to Zoo news, a photo of your animal including a free ticket to the Zoo. This is a great opportunity you can make use of during your Torquay holidays.
Botanical Gardens
When you visit the zoo, you will not only see the amazing animals but also the landscape. This is created by the zoo authorities. The natural landscape is created to give the animals a natural habitat. All the plants and trees are carefully selected to imitate the animal's natural home. The botanical gardens contain over 2500 different species of plants. The excellent climate in this region helps in growing these plants and creating a natural atmosphere for the animals. You can enjoy visiting these gardens before returning to your holiday cottage.
Getting to the Zoo
The zoo is located just 1 mile from the town centre and is easy to get to from the holiday cottages. The car park at the zoo can accommodate over 1000 cars. You can take the train to either Paignton or Torquay station and take a bus from there to the zoo. If you take the bus, you will receive a 10% discount on the entry fee to the zoo. You will need to produce the bus ticket at the zoo.
