Ilfracombe Zoo
1955 - The proprietor of Ilfracombe Zoo, C Trevisick, is attacked by a lion when he goes to clean out its cage. 1958 - An 18 year old nurse is mauled by a bear at Ilfracombe Zoo. 1963 - The 'Bitterest Snow-up in Memory' hits the area. Hamlets are isolated for days at a time and six helicopters are brought in to distribute food. Three crocodiles freeze to death at Ilfracombe Zoo. 1973 - Ilfracombe Zoo closes after 25 years of operation.
