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Join us for a fun packed, animal filled day, on the edge of one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes. Hidden on the borders of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of Big Cats in the South West of England. From Tigers to Tortoises, you’re bound to find some of your favourites, and with our unique enclosure designs you’ll feel closer to these beautiful animals than ever before.
Daily talks with animal feeds, close encounters experience and falconry display.
Home of the Hollywood film "We bought a zoo".
Sparkwell
Plymouth
PL7 5DG
Telephone: 01752 837645
Email: zoobase@dartmoorzoo.co.uk
Web: http://www.dartmoorzoo.org
Join us for a jampacked photography course at Dartmoor Zoo that you won't forget! Hosted by the talented brsimages. Brian and Sheree Sedgbeer of brsimages live on Dartmoor, a husband-and-wife team of professional photographers who have a deep knowledge and love of wildlife having travelled across the world, capturing gorgeous images that can be explored via their website. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn everything from square 1, or you're a talented photographer looking to finetune or improve your existing skills, regularly hosting technical and composition lessons, Brian and Sheree will make sure you get some shots you're truly proud of! Example Itinerary: Arrival: 9am (Jaguar Suite) Introduction Welcome tea/coffee Place lunch orders Insight to technical side of cameras What to expect for the day Keeper time: 9:30 – 11am Keeper yard for carnivore round Photographing around site: 11am – 1pm Lunch break: 1 – 2pm Jaguar Restaurant Photographing around site: 2 – 3pm Big cat talk at 2:30 – may include feed – big cat will be disclosed on the day Recap and advice: 3 – 4pm Jaguar Suite With the largest big cat collection in the Southwest and over 300 animals, plus exclusive Keeper time during their carnivore rounds, there will be plenty of action shots to test your skills throughout the day! Please note: a minimum of 5 spaces are required to be booked for the course to take place, if we do not reach these numbers, you will be contacted in advance to look at other, suitable dates to move your experience to. T&Cs apply: This course is open to individuals ages 16 years and over. Wet weather conditions may result in rescheduling of course dates. Attendees must bring their own photographic equipment and have a basic knowledge of its operation. Attendees are advised to bring protection for their camera in case of a rain shower. Dartmoor Zoo can accept no liability for loss or damage of personal belongings including camera equipment whilst on site. Zoo admission, tea/coffee and lunch is included. Attendees are advised to wear walking boots or other appropriate outdoor footwear. If the minimum requirement of 5 people is not met, alternative dates will be provided. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book yours today!