Tropiquaria facts for kids
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| Location | Washford Cross, West Somerset, United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 51°09′39″N 3°20′56″W / 51.1609°N 3.3489°W |
| Memberships | BIAZA |
| Website | www.tropiquaria.co.uk |
Tropiquaria Zoo is a fun and exciting place to visit in West Somerset, England. It's a small zoo with a special tropical house and an aquarium. You can find it about 16 miles (26 km) from Taunton and 9 miles (14 km) from Minehead.
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Discover Tropiquaria Zoo
Tropiquaria Zoo is located in a really cool building! It used to be a BBC radio transmitter hall from the 1930s. This building has a special art deco style, which means it has a unique, old-fashioned design. It's even a protected historic building, so it's very special.
The zoo has been open since the early 1990s. Many of the animals and exhibits have an African theme. Tropiquaria Zoo is part of BIAZA. This is a group that helps zoos in Britain and Ireland work together. The zoo is proud to have helped breed many animals that are in danger of disappearing from the wild. This includes mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish.
Amazing Animals to See
Tropiquaria Zoo is home to many different animals from all over the world.
Tropical Hall Adventures
Inside the warm Tropical Hall, you'll discover a variety of amazing creatures. You can see many kinds of snakes and lizards. There are also colorful birds flying around.
Underwater World: The Aquarium
The aquarium at Tropiquaria is very special. It has several types of fish that are endangered. Some are even critically endangered, meaning they are very close to disappearing forever. A few species are even extinct in the wild, which means they only exist in places like zoos now.
Outdoor Animal Habitats
Outside, you'll find even more animals in their special homes. Look out for bright macaws and beautiful cockatoos. You might also spot parrots, emus, and rheas.
Some of the cool mammals you can see include agoutis, gibbons, and servals. There are also wildcats, wallabies, and tapirs. Don't miss the playful cotton-top tamarins and red-handed tamarins. You can also see different kinds of lemurs, like ring-tailed lemurs, ruffed lemurs, and brown lemurs. Other interesting animals include coatis, yellow mongoose, and the popular meerkats.
Fun for Kids: Play Areas
Besides all the amazing animals, Tropiquaria Zoo also has lots of fun things for kids to do. There are several outdoor play areas where you can run and play. If the weather isn't great, there's also an indoor play area. And when you get hungry, you can grab a snack at the cafe!
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Emu at Tropiquaria
