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Paignton Zoo, Whitley Room

Location pin

Totnes Rd, Paignton, UK, TQ4 7EU - 

  • Users

    Up to
    120 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

Elevate your business meetings and functions to new heights by choosing Paignton Zoo as your venue. We believe that innovation and collaboration thrive in settings that ignite creativity. Picture your team gathering within 80 acres of stunning botanical gardens, with over 2,000 animals. Here, your team can immerse themselves in a truly unique and unforgettable experience, setting the stage for inspired thinking and meaningful connections.

Introducing the ‘Whitley Room,’ named in honour of our founder Herbert Whitley, this serene space nestled amidst nature provides an ideal setting to inspire your business meetings and events. Accessible via the Main Entrance, it offers a tranquil yet convenient location.

Our comprehensive day delegate packages include:
- Complimentary access to the zoo
- Free on-site parking
- Exclusive room hire from 9am to 5pm
- Dedicated meeting coordinator
- Morning and afternoon tea featuring Fairtrade coffee accompanied by a selection of pastries, cakes, or cookies
- Paignton Zoo branded notebooks and pens
- Access to Wi-Fi, AV equipment, and a 110” screen

Additionally, we would be delighted to customise your experience with optional extras such as:
- Guided wellbeing walks for your team
- Group animal encounters
- Branded merchandise
- And much more

Whether you are organising an office celebration or hosting a private reception for family members, the Whitley Room can be personalised and decorated to suit your requirements.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 120

Theatre

Theatre

up to 80

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 34

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 36

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 30 days before the event

Other rules

In order to respect our animals’ welfare and your safety, the following is prohibited on site: - For safety reasons we do not allow balloons in the park. - No animals, other than fully trained Assistance Dogs, are allowed in the zoo. Please do not leave dogs unattended in your vehicles, especially on hot days. - The use of drones and other flying objects is prohibited. - Permission for commercial filming and photography outside of the Hired Space must be obtained prior to your visit.

Location

Reviews

  • Dean Harvey

    August 2024

    Great zoo to visit. Hadn’t been since I was a kid and it was still great. Hard to see some animals as they weren’t being social due to the weather. The animals are clearly looked after well and they are improving the place all the time. The place is quite hilly so be prepared to walk. Book online before you go to save a bit of money.

  • Sarah Wood

    August 2024

    We got our tickets online and the booking was very easy. There’s a bus right to the zoo and a lot of parking onsite too. Even with some of the enclosures under construction it did not effect our visit and it was a lovely day out with food available on site and also other options within walking distance from the zoo.

  • Isabel

    December 2024

    A wonderful zoo. It is so clear that the animals get treated with the love and care they need. We went back twice within one week and it was just as magical the second time around. We pre-booked our visit but it seemed to be a very easy process to purchase tickets on the day.