Buckfast
Butterflies
Buckfast
Butterflies
Butterflies
A Great Visit Whatever The Weather
Dartmoor
Otters
Dartmoor
Otters
Otters
A Great Visit Whatever The Weather
Welcome to the Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Buckfast Butterfly Farm.
A small, friendly, family run South Devon attraction, ideal for a family visit whatever the weather.
HELP US
FEED OUR OTTERS
Having closed our doors to visitors again as per government instructions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need help to feed the rescued and resident otters at the Sanctuary.
If you can donate and help us please follow the
link below, thank you.
VISIT
Opening Times & Admission
We are currently closed in line with government instructions but expect to welcome visitors to the Otters only again from April 12th 2021.The butterfly house and everything indoors will remain closed for the time being. Our online shop remains open and all proceeds go to the care and upkeep of the otters at the Sanctuary. Tickets to visit from April 12th can be bought here.
Please remember while we have to limit numbers to enable social distancing, all our usual offers of extra discounts and concessions are not valid.
Our mission statement: to be a proactive supporter of the worlds flora and fauna and to provide an enjoyable, educational and thought provoking visit focussed on our work and experience of otters and butterflies.
★★★★★A real experience in a genuine sanctuary for otters
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SCHOOL OR CLUB?
Educational Days
Read MoreWe can do educational days for
schools or clubs. We like to make
sure we work with you on the topic of your choice for the morning giving you information about our work at the sanctuary.![Get directions to Otters and Butterflies, Buckfast, Devon]()
Location
Get DirectionsBuckfast Butterflies &
Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
The Station, Buckfastleigh,
Devon. TQ11 0DZ
01364 642916
contact@ottersandbutterflies.co.uk
Butterfly Species To SeeFind Out MoreSee some amazing pictures and learn more about the various different species you will see when you visit.
Adopt An OtterFind Out MoreAdopt an otter from Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and help us to continue our work caring for these beautiful creatures
A Great Day OutFind Out MoreThe perfect way of spending a whole day split between ourselves, the South Devon Railway and Totnes Rare Breeds.
