"Hemp Paper"

The "Declaration was written on "HEMP" Paper!

At the present rate of deforestation in the United States, it won't be long before we never see a tree, period. At the rate we are going, the United States will be stripped completely bare of all its forests in 50 years. 

If the hemp pulp paper process of 1916 were in use today, it could replace 40-70% of all pulp paper form trees, including corrugated boxes, computer printout paper and paper bags. Imagine the effect this conversion to hemp paper alone would have on near-extinct species and all forms of wild life, on old-growth forests that are fast disappearing, on the quality of our water, soil, and air, as well as on our planet's sensitive ecosystem!
Farming only 6% of continental US acreage with biomass crops would provide all of America's gas and oil energy needs, ending dependence upon fossil fuels. Hemp is the only biomass source available that is capable of making the US energy-independent. Ultimately, the world has no other rational environmental choice but to give up fossil fuels.

Ever wonder why tree paper is so cheap? It's because we are subsidizing the true costs of production by borrowing from our own future and that of our children: imagine a world without trees and you'll realize the full impact, significance, and costs of cheap paper from trees. Hemp, unlike trees, grows to maturity in 6-8 months. There is no need to cut down 100 year old trees to make paper! Not only can hemp provide us with top-quality archival paper that's beautiful & strong and leaves a light footprint on this fragile planet of ours, it can also single-handedly put a stop to Greenhouse Effect, soil erosion, dependence on fertilizers and toxic chemicals, blue baby syndrome, pollution of the air, water, and soil, and so much more!

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We Bought A Zoo - Maggie's Tour

Based On A ''True Story"

Maggie, takes you on a behind the scene Adventure of The Movie "We Bought A Zoo"

Dartmoor Zoo DVD Coming Soon!

The Dartmoor Zoo DVD Coming soon!

What a Incredible story this is.

Become A Part And Sponsor Of The ''Dartmoor Zoo'' and make a difference today!

http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/

What People Say

What people say

The whole day was fantastic. The zoo staff made us feel very welcome, and were great at knowing how and when we might get the best views of the animals.
They made it possible for us to get wonderful photos of Sita and Sovereign in particular. The experience of viewing the lions up close was probably the most memorable of the day - we hadn't realised that photography could be such an adrenalin rush!Extremely knowledgeable both about photography and wildlife, and great at explaining both. 

http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/photography.html 

Wildlife Photography at Dartmoor Zoo

Whatever your interest in photography, whether you're an enthusiastic amateur or a seasoned professional, a Guided Photography Workshop at DZP will provide you with the best possible opportunities to capture some spectacular images.
Our expansive open-fronted enclosures housing jaguar, bears, cheetahs and tigers are among the most photographer-friendly you'll ever find. In addition, under the close supervision of our senior keeping staff you'll get access to non-public areas maximising the opportunity for truly unique photographs.
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/photography.html

Become A Member Of DZP

Annual Membership

By becoming an annual member at DZP you can get yourself a great deal whilst making a real contribution to our work.

Give The Gift Of Membership

If you have a loved one or relative who you would like to give the gift of a membership to, you can buy a membership gift certificate by clicking here.

Membership Benefits

• Unlimited entry to DZP all year round
• Annual subscription to the DZP Newsletter
• Prioroty booking and discounts on all DZP events
• Discounts on all DZP experience products such as Keeper for a Day
• Discounts on venue hire for parties and functions
• 50% discount on daily admission to the National Marine Aquarium

Membership Prices

Adult	£40
Concession	£35
Child (5 to 15yrs)	£10
Family (4 people, max 2 adults)	£45

Membership Application Form

Being part of the Dartmoor Zoological Park Membership Scheme will enable you to participate in this unique zoo’s regrowth and restructuring. With the contribution of the public through this scheme, money can be channelled directly back into our animals’ wellbeing, improving and enriching their lives and creating an environment where the public can enjoy a great day out watching happy, healthy and beautiful creatures. If you would like to buy a membership as a gift, please click the link below.http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/get-involved/become-a-member.html

The DartMoor Zoo!

Welcome to Dartmoor Zoo, winner of the Eden Channel's Top Wildlife Attraction of the Year 2011, and subject of the the Hollywood movie We Bought A Zoo directed by Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous), starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson.
Set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Dartmoor Zoo is a unique, family owned zoo with a fantastic collection of animals including the widest variety of big cats in the south west of England.
Formerly known as Dartmoor Wildlife Park, the zoo was purchased by the Mee family and following major refurbishment work, reopened in July 2007 as Dartmoor Zoological Park. The story of those early days can be found here. It was also captured in the BBC documentary, Ben's Zoo and in Benjamin Mee's book, We Bought a Zoo which has been published in over 20 countries. In the Hollywood adaptation of We Bought A Zoo, Dartmoor Zoological Park becomes, "Rosemoor Wildlife Park" set in California.
The animals here include tigers, lions, jaguar, lynx and cheetah, bears, wolves, tapir, capybara, raccoons, meerkats, monkeys, deer, owls, ostrich, lechwe, a fantastic collection of bugs and reptiles and much, much more.
Our Education Centre is manned by a dedicated team of award-winning staff and volunteers. The animals in the centre include a fascinating variety of stick insects, a great collection of snakes, tortoises, bearded dragons, gerbils, poison dart frogs and geckos, many of which feature in Close Encounters. The team also provides an excellent education programme for schools both at the zoo and as an outreach service.

The special design of our enclosures means that you can feel closer to the animals than at some other zoos, with great opportunities for unobstructed wildlife photography. We have a range of fantastic experiences which get you behind the scenes and even closer to the animals than you would believe was possible. Our Big Cat Keeper For A Day is a firm favourite!
We work very hard to ensure that the development of the zoo does not have an adverse effect on the beautiful woodland environment which makes it quite unique among zoos. As a consequence we have plenty of open spaces for the kids to run free and visitors are very welcome to bring a picnic and simply enjoy the surroundings.