Living Coasts, Marine zoo and conservation center in Torquay, England.
Living Coasts featured an extensive covered aviary with artificial tidal estuary, penguin beach, and underwater viewing areas for observing marine wildlife.
The facility opened in July 2003 at the former Torquay Marine Spa site and operated until June 2020, when financial pressures from the pandemic led to closure.
The center contributed £4 million annually to the local economy while maintaining relationships with European and international zoo associations for conservation standards.
The facility included a cafe with views over Torbay and a colonial harbor-styled gift shop that remained accessible even when the zoo section closed.
The structure contained the first open-air auk exhibit globally, with an aviary reaching 19 meters in height and 1.8 million cubic feet in volume.
Location: Devon
Location: Torquay
Inception: July 14, 2003
Website: http://livingcoasts.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.45800,-3.52500
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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