| The Aquarium at Plymouth provides an insight into | | | | permitting, there are flying displays to thrill and |
| the underwater world with a chance to see loads | | | | enthrall people of all ages. |
| of sea creatures in three huge tanks (one is the | | | | The centre offers various visitor experiences |
| largest tank in the UK. With displays of 5000 | | | | including the Ultimate Bird of Prey experience, |
| animals, this makes for a great day out for the | | | | falconry and hawk hunting days, and detailed |
| whole family. | | | | courses designed for people serious about owning |
| The aquarium has six zones with creative and | | | | a bid of prey themselves. These give the |
| interactive exhibits: they are the Mediterranean | | | | prospective owner an appreciation and |
| Sea, Atlantic Reef, Coral Seas, Weird Creatures, | | | | understanding of the work involved with |
| The Shallows and Explorocean zones. Full of | | | | ownership. |
| wonderful marine life and incredible facts from the | | | | Staff are always on hand to answer any |
| seas of the world, they enable you to find out | | | | questions you may have. A visit to the Devon |
| about fish, sharks, octopi, whales, sea turtles, sea | | | | Bird of Prey Centre is a truly memorable |
| mammals, seahorses, coral and more. The | | | | experience, allowing you to get close to birds you |
| technologically innovative Explorocean zone is | | | | normally only read about or see on television. |
| always very popular, featuring over 20 exhibits | | | | Bicton Gardens spread over 60 acres of the |
| including the Aqua Theatre, Ocean Energy and | | | | wonderful Otter Valley and contain almost 300 |
| Seabed Futures. This area shows you all about | | | | years of gardening history. The amazing gardens |
| ocean exploration and sustainability. | | | | include one formal garden dating back to 1735, |
| The aquarium is simply amazing, and gives you a | | | | beautiful Mediterranean and scented Rose |
| chance to learn more about the vast oceans and | | | | Gardens, an incredible collection of dwarf conifers, |
| seas of our incredible planet. When you visit, why | | | | and even delightful water features. Best of all, |
| not take the "journey" from around the coasts of | | | | there is a wonderful arboretum with over 25 |
| Britain to the deepest parts of the ocean, finding | | | | champion trees. There is also a most attractive |
| out about marine life as you do so? At the same | | | | palm house from the 1820's that is acknowledged |
| time you can get some understanding of the seas | | | | as being more spectacular than that of Kew |
| around the UK, and come to know a little better | | | | Gardens, together with tropical, arid and |
| the creatures that live off our shores. | | | | temperate houses, all featuring magnificent and |
| The magnificent Devon Bird of Prey Centre is | | | | quite unusual species. |
| located in Newton Abbot's Fermoys Garden | | | | There is also a countryside museum of vintage |
| Centre. You'll find a collection of birds of prey | | | | steam vehicles and a well-equipped children's play |
| which is second to none from around the world. | | | | area including a railway and all-weather football |
| Here you can see kites, falcons, eagles, and | | | | pitch. And there's even a challenging 18-hole mini |
| powerful, inspiring vultures and hawks at really | | | | golf course. |
| quarters. You can also view them flying free and | | | | With three such wonderful Devon places to visit, |
| watch as they feed. It is also possible to try out | | | | nature lovers will have a great time exploring the |
| the ancient art of falconry for yourself. Weather | | | | delights on offer! |