From The Beginning 

The Shoe Zoo was established in 2006 in the lovely seaside town Torquay by Peter and Claire French. The concept of the shop was born out of frustration at trying to find a good range of quality children’s shoes, fitted by caring staff for their first child. Their aim was to provide their customers with a wide selection of trusted brands of children’s shoes in a child friendly environment.

A Step Forward

The Shoe Zoo was established in 2006 in the lovely seaside town Torquay by Peter and Claire French. The concept of the shop was born out of frustration at trying to find a good range of quality children’s shoes, fitted by caring staff for their first child. Their aim was to provide their customers with a wide selection of trusted brands of children’s shoes in a child friendly environment.

Bamboo Sandwich & Coffee Bar

In 2014, The Shoe Zoo outgrew its original shop and moved to brand new premises in St Marychurch, Torquay. This not only allowed for an even larger range of children’s shoes to be stocked but also the space to include a dancewear department and a coffee shop.

First Steps

At The Shoe Zoo we have a strong, child friendly ethos and we believe that the experience of being measured and fitted for new shoes shouldn’t be stressful for the child or the parent. We recognise the importance of correctly fitting children’s shoes right from the start, therefore we offer a special package for little ones who visit the shop for their first pair of shoes. Each child will receive a photo keepsake and a voucher for a free coffee and cake in our café for their grown up!