The zoo has permanently closed its gates after 17 years of operation, with owners citing the attraction had become 'financially unviable to continue operating'

Living Coasts in Torquay, Devon, closed permanently in 2020 after COVID lockdowns ended its 17-year run as a popular family attraction housing more than 50 species including…

The zoo has permanently closed its gates after 17 years of operation, with owners citing the attraction had become 'financially unviable to continue operating'

At its peak, the zoo welcomed around 140,000 visitors a year and housed more than 600 animals from around the world