Fun Family Day-Out in Living Coast

When planning for grand Torquay holidays with family and friends, booking in one of the holiday cottages is definitely a brilliant idea. With large cottages, state-of-the art facilities and excellent service, these holiday cottages are ideal for those travelling in big or small groups. Another benefit of staying in one of the luxurious holiday cottages is its closeness to major tourist destinations, beaches, golf courses and shopping complexes. There are also fine restaurants to try during your Torquay holidays.

When planning for Torquay holidays, you also have to keep in mind of the kids. To completely enjoy your vacation, you must keep them busy and entertained most of the time. You may either take them to a fun day-out and picnic by the beach or visit the popular Living Coasts—both are within close proximity from your holiday cottages.

Living Coasts is owned and managed by the Paignton Zoo and is a part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, together with the Newquay Zoo. This magnificent family attraction is covered by a humongous Aviary which has fascinating animals and habitats. Living Coasts is filled with several places for the whole family to enjoy. If you get hungry, there are cafes serving mouth-watering dishes here. Two of the most celebrated attractions here are the Fur Seal Cove and Waders Estuary. Here are some details that may help you plan out your Torquay holidays.

The Fur Seal Cove

The Fur Seal Cove is a nice place to visit while you are staying in one of the holiday cottages. True to its name, large number of fur seals frequents the cove and adjacent shore regularly. It is designed to for the animals to laze around rocks or dive, swim, explore their underwater world and play with some of the toys that the people in Fur Seal created to mimic the natural habitat of these peddlers.

Featured animals thriving within the Fur Seal Cove includes the South American fur seal, barrow’s goldeneye and macaroni penguins. The most prominent of the seals include Grace, Oscar and Tunanta, Gringo and Luna—all from Hamburg, Germany.

The Waders Estuary

Another place within Living Coasts that will truly captivate the hearts of the young and young at hearts during your Torquay holidays is the Waders Estuary. The mudflats and sandy shores here serve as restaurants for the wading birds. Here, you will enjoy watching over 150 species of birds searching and hunting for food. Featured animals here include common redshank, pied avocet and black-necked stilt.

Waders Estuary is near most of the holiday cottages in town. It is open from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon seven days a week. The only time it is close for visitors is every Christmas.