Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park Reviews Summary

Animal Enclosures

Pros:

• "Lovely amount of animals to see and they have good size enclosures especially for bigger animals like the lion and wolves."
• "The animals for most of the park the animals appear in good health and well looked after, lots to see."
• "The animals all looked healthy and had lots of space, which is always a concern with zoos."
• "A brilliant zoo which gives you really close views to a lot of animals in a great forest environment."
• "The animal enclosures are well designed and give good views."
• "All the animals are well looked after and it shows as they are lively and out to greet you."
• "Very good, most of the animals are rescued which is amazing..."

Cons:

• "The animal enclosures didn't seem very big at all."
• "We also felt some of the enclosures seemed too small for some of the animals."
• "A lot of the enclosures feel too small and bare."
• "In the reptile place the tank the axolotl are in is far too small."
• "I’m shocked at how the animals are kept in small enclosures with no activities to keep them busy."
• "On the day that we visited many of the animal enclosures were either empty (as far as we could tell) or quite small in comparison to other zoos/wildlife parks we've visited."
• "I do think some of the enclosures could be bigger - especially for the lions and the wolves."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "There is disabled parking but to be honest if your disability restricts walking it isn't really a suitable place for you."
• "Softplay for the kids with indoor seating for the adults."
• "You can park on the left and if you turn right, you can park at car park 1 and 2."
• "There is a lower car park for blue badge holders."
• "Upon going home, you can let your family wait in disabled car park and pick them up."
• "Good parking facilities for everyone, including disabled guests."
• "Be prepared for some steep paths but they do have scooters to rent."

Cons:

• "It is very hilly so be prepared for that! There is disabled parking but to be honest if your disability restricts walking it isn't really a suitable place for you."
• "Some areas in the park can't be accessed by wheelchairs or motor scooters."
• "The terrain is not friendly to wheelchairs, pushchairs, the elderly or people with mobility issues."
• "What is also not advertised is that anyone with mobility issues will really struggle."
• "We notice that bringing any push chair or buggy is not favourable."
• "The park itself is quite small and very very hilly, making it difficult to manoeuvre in places, especially with a buggy."
• "It is completely unaccessible if you have difficulty in walking or use a wheelchair as it is on a steep incline."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Entrance prices are fairly good."
• "Good value day out."
• "A great day and money well spent (especially in comparison to the terrible aquarium at Ilfracombe)."
• "Prices are reasonable for the day."
• "Entry fees are very reasonable I thought."
• "EXCELLENT!!! This place is amazing! Well worth the entrance fee."
• "Food was lovely and had great variety. The kids meals were great value."

Cons:

• "Expensive and not worth it."
• "Disappointing day out given the cost."
• "It cost us over £70 to get in and we expected a bit more value for money."
• "The price is very expensive for what it is."
• "A nice day out, though we did feel it was slightly overpriced for what it was."
• "After visiting we felt the entry price was a bit expensive for what's available we were glad that we were able to get discounted tickets with primary times."
• "The price is slightly higher than I would have expected."