Paignton Zoo

It's off to the zoo for business meetings and events in a venue like no other! 80 acres of beautiful botanic gardens that are home to over 2,000 animals make Paignton Zoo a truly unforgettable experience for business meetings and events for up to 80 delegates. Think conferences, awards ceremonies, product launches, banquets, networking receptions, parties and celebrations, team building and training days and smaller executive meetings.

With capacity for 80 theatre style, 48 dining, 36 in cabaret layout, 34 in boardroom layout and 33 in U-shape, The Whitley Room, named after zoo founder Herbert Whitley, is an inspirational space that's surrounded by nature.

Delegate packages include complimentary access to the zoo, free parking, a dedicated meetings co-ordinator, refreshments throughout the day, a choice of lunch options, high speed Wi-Fi and cutting-edge AV equipment. Wellbeing talks, animal encounters and branded merchandise can be arranged to add to your event.

The zoo is a mile from Paignton railway station and just over half an hour from Exeter Airport. What's important is that when you hold your event here, you'll be doing your bit for the world - Paignton Zoo is part of Wild Planet Trust, a conservation charity acting to protect at-risk animals and plants from the impacts of biodiversity loss in order to help halt species decline.