Buckfast
Butterflies
Butterflies
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
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
We are currently closed in line with government instructions but expect to welcome visitors again from April 12th 2021. Our online shop remains open and all proceeds go to the care and upkeep of the otters at the Sanctuary.
★★★★★A real experience in a genuine sanctuary for otters
MarkSutton, Surrey
★★★★★An otterly wonderful hols highlight
Rachel FOxford, Oxfordshire
★★★★★Lovely to see such well looked after animals at play
Mary CTaunton, Somerset
★★★★★Definitely a good one for kids to see, staff are lovely and obviously love their job. small place but very tidy and otters seemed SO happy
Gill R★★★★★I came here for the otter experience and it was great from start to finish. Keira obviously loves and cares for the otters an enormous amount and it was clear from her enthusiasm and knowledge of them.
RNAT2020London
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2021 Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary CalendarRegular price £7.95/
Enjoy a new otter face and stay organised every month with our new calendar for 2021.
A4 ring bound quality 170gsm bond paper.
All proceeds from our calendar go towards the feeding, care and upkeep of our lovely otters here at the sanctuary.ADD A GIFT MESSAGE AT THE CHECKOUT.
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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.Subscribe to our Newsletter
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Location
Get DirectionsBuckfast Butterflies &
Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
The Station, Buckfastleigh,
Devon. TQ11 0DZ
01364 642916
contact@ottersandbutterflies.co.ukButterfly 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.