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Devon Wildlife Centre

Denbury Road | East Ogwell, Newton Abbot TQ12 6BZ, England
01626 362319
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Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Newton Abbot
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Farms
Description: Since 1990, injured hedgehogs have been cared for in this large barn-turned-veterinary hospital.
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Car park a bit hilly. Pitches for tents etc. Good selection of activities with animals throughout the day. hedgehog hospital and talks. Friendly staff. Good for young children and familys

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Saint Austell, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We have just come home from 4 days camping at this lovely little animal park. As part of our very reasonable camping package we had free entry into the park. Our 2 small children had a wonderful time groomy donkeys,petting small furry animals and hedghogs. They even got to walk a ferret and go in with the goats. If there... More

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Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012 via mobile

Went to the centre this morning and it was fantastic. The staff are very informative and friendly. It was cold and wet this morning however there are plenty of indoor places to while away time whilst the rain cleared, either in the big barn petting area or watching from the fox hide or the bird hide. The centre did recognise... More

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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

We took are grandson to the centre for the day ,this was the first time for a day visit but we had taken rescue birds there in the past. Our grands son 20mths had a amazing day and he keeps talking about all the animals he saw and some he stroked.we had lunch in the cafe which was very nice... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

We went here mainly to learn about hedgehogs because we have a baby one in our garden. The lady who runs the centre is lovely, and is very knowledgable about all the animals they care for. It was amazing to meet the hedgehogs close up, and the information we were given was really helpful. Besides that, it was great to... More

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Welcombe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

What a lovely place. Visited here with Grandchildren and they loved it. Just the right size with small children. The animal hospital was really interesting and they do such good work.

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Malvern, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We visited here on a very miserable rainy day and it was lovely. A very good cause looking after and releasing animals back into the wild, the staff were very friendly and informative. The animals all look relaxed and happy, please support this wonderful place.

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Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

Lovely venue, good to get up close with some animals, and chance to see some that are normally more hard to see. Also with the animal hospital attatched, great to get the chance to see wildlife rescue and hear of its success. Staff all friendly, and informative. Highly recomend visit, take jacket if rain forecast

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Thames Ditton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

This is a very authentic place to get close to different animals. It was really good to hear the stories from the staff on the animals that had been rescued. Our kids had a fabulous time and now we are under pressure to get a pet!

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

First class. Very friendly and helpful staff. A chance to see animals that you would rarely see, even in the biggest of zoos. Stoats, weasels, mink, scottish wildcats even albino foxes. Don't expect some glossy comercialised site, this is more practical and personal. Excellent information given by members of staff. Very informative. Actually got a chance to stroke a hedgehog???... More

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