A Great Visit Whatever The Weather!
The Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary has been carefully designed to provide our resident otters with the best possible conditions and our visitors excellent opportunities to see and enjoy them. We also have facilities for the treatment of any sick or injured otters that may be brought to us. It is hoped that having seen and enjoyed our resident otters, and been given an insight into their secret way of life, visitors will be more aware of the plight of otters world-wide, particularly of course our own native British Otter Lutra lutra.
Education & Fun
In combining education with a fun day out in Devon, we aim to encourage and inspire visitors to learn more of the daily life of our fascinating creatures and create a unique attraction for kids and big kids alike.
Our mission is...
"To be a proactive contributor to the preservation of the wildlife of the planet with particular focus on otters and butterflies"
We aim achieve this by...
The sustained breeding of and rehabilitation of otters and butterflies in our care.
Raising awareness through community education to the widest possible audience.
Instigating and facilitating appropriate research to improve our animal’s welfare.
Supporting and encouraging the conservation of species within their natural habitats.
Providing an interesting and thought provoking visit for all ages.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
Opening Times & Admission
We are open every day between 10.30am and 5pm through the summer season.
How To Find Us
The Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary is situated just outside the southern border of Dartmoor National Park between Exeter and Plymouth and is easily reached just off the A38 Devon Expressway at the Dart Bridge junction.
Where To Stay
Here are a few details of places to stay while visiting us at the Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary.
We hope you find this information useful.
