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Three Devon Delights
Plymouth's National Marine Aquarium gives you the chance to see the underwater world without getting your feet wet! With three enormous tanks containing hundreds of exhibits, and displays of 4000 animals from 400 species, you're sure of a great day out!
The aquarium has six zones with creative and interactive exhibits: they are the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Reef, Coral Seas, Weird Creatures, The Shallows and Explorocean zones. Full of wonderful marine life and incredible facts from the seas of the world, they enable you to find out about fish, sharks, octopi, whales, sea turtles, sea mammals, seahorses, coral and more. The technologically innovative Explorocean zone is always very popular, featuring over 20 exhibits including the Aqua Theatre, Ocean Energy and Seabed Futures. This zone highlights ocean exploration and the all-important subject of sustainability.
The aquarium sets out to be an inspiration for people who wish to learn more about the oceans and seas (which cover 70% of our planet). Visitors can take a journey from the local coasts of Britain to the depths of the ocean, learning about marine life, and gaining a valuable insight into the waters surrounding the UK and the magnificent and amazing creatures that inhabit them.
The Devon Bird of Prey Centre is based at Fermoys Garden Centre near Newton Abbot and houses a wide-ranging collection of birds of prey from around the world. Here you can see kites, falcons, eagles, and powerful, inspiring vultures and hawks at really quarters. You can also view them flying free and watch as they feed. It is also possible to try out the ancient art of falconry for yourself. Weather permitting, there are flying displays to thrill and enthrall people of all ages.
The centre offers various visitor experiences including the Ultimate Bird of Prey experience, falconry and hawk hunting days, and detailed courses designed for people serious about owning a bid of prey themselves. These give the prospective owner an appreciation and understanding of the work involved with ownership.
Staff are always on hand to answer any questions you may have. A visit to the Devon Bird of Prey Centre is a truly memorable experience, allowing you to get close to birds you normally only read about or see on television.
Bicton Gardens spread over 60 acres of the wonderful Otter Valley and contain almost 300 years of gardening history. The fabulous gardens include an Italian Garden dating back to 1735, Mediterranean and Rose Gardens, a Hermitage Garden with an incredible collection of dwarf conifers, elegant water features and a magnificent arboretum with over 25 British champion trees. The palm house dates from the 1820's and is thought of by the experts as more impressive even than the one at Kew Gardens; this and the amazing tropical, arid and temperate glass houses all feature wonderful and often unusual species of plants.
There is also a countryside museum of vintage steam vehicles and a well-equipped children's play area including a railway and all-weather football pitch. And there's even a challenging 18-hole mini golf course.
With three such wonderful Devon places to visit, nature lovers will have a great time exploring the delights on offer!
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