We visited Exmoor Zoo which was not far from Ilfracombe. Its only a small Zoo and quite compact without the larger animals such as elephants etc. However we were given a map and a list of all the activities and talks scheduled for the day. The first was feeding the otters and a talk. Didn't get any photos. Sorry!
The second talk was a meet the Alpacas. Samuel and Jacob were sort of keen to meet the black one with its new haircut! We were all given the opportunity to touch its neck and was able to spend a few minutes with it. Quite surprised I managed to get this photo as both boys wouldn't really get that close to it!
We then had a bug talk. And were able to touch (oh yes!) a millipede, stick insect and a cockroach. Didn't get any photos you'll be pleased to note! I cannot stand stick insects. A brother of one of my old school friends used to keep them in a tank in his bedroom. And I was scared witless that they'd get out!!
We fed the wallabies also. Jacob was most indignant as he insisted that they snatched and shouted at them!
Rock pools at Combe Martin. Fortunately neither child fell in although there were a few moments when we thought Jacob might do! 
Outside the front of the Castle. You can just make out one of the windows from our apartment.
And Ilfracombe from the sea. We went on the Ilfracombe Princess last year (quite choppy going out of the harbour last year but I kept hold of my breakfast!) and decided to do the Exmoor Coast and Waterfall tour. We saw the Castle, much to the boy's delight!
The airplane ride - a firm favourite with Jacob! He loved it! 5 rides in one go was the record! The staff were fantastic and really nice - a credit to the place! In fact we enjoyed it so much again (it was our second year!) that we've booked again for next year!!
Some wonderful pics there, Ruth.. The bottom one especially is so colourful! Crying out to be scrapped (but in a good way!) ;o)
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