Zoos & Wildlife · Looe
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary
📍 PL14 4RE
- Reptile House with exotic snakes, tortoises and lizards
- Children's farmyard with donkeys, sheep, goats and more
- Maasai village showing humans and animals coexisting
- Close Contacts area with meerkats, capybara and wallabies
- Daily animal encounter and talk sessions
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary is a family-run rescue centre near Looe in South East Cornwall, founded in 1989, where neglected or injured animals are given a permanent home. You can explore the Reptile House, a children's farmyard with donkeys, goats and rabbits, a Maasai village exhibit, a primate area and a Close Contacts zone with meerkats, capybara and wallabies, plus daily animal encounters and talks. It suits families with children keen to feed and touch animals in a relaxed, sanctuary setting rather than a traditional zoo. Dogs aren't permitted, and admission is currently cash only. Located near Looe, Cornwall, it sits within easy reach of Lostwithiel station, 4.1 miles away, with 110 bookable places to stay nearby on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- 28 March 2026 to 1 November 2026
- Dogs
- Dogs are not allowed in the park
- Booking
- Cash only currently accepted due to phone line issue
- Best for
- Families with children wanting hands-on animal encounters
From the attraction's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Trecan Farm Cottages - The Lodge
Looe, South West England
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- Lostwithiel 4.1 miles
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