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Excitement is brewing as Paignton Zoo gears up for our upcoming GloWild winter lights event.

To bring a variety of delectable treats to our visitors, we are teaming up with four local street food vendors to infuse a touch of culinary magic into the festivities.

Here’s a mouthwatering glimpse of what you can expect!

Student spotlight: End of year round-up

Student spotlight: End of year round-up

As our placement students reach the end of the academic year and their time at Paignton Zoo, we spoke to a couple of them to see how their year went, the outcomes of the research and some of the things…

Your zoo: 90s nostalgia from a Gibbon Club member

Your zoo: 90s nostalgia from a Gibbon Club member

As we approach our official 100th birthday, we want to share with you some of the amazing stories we’ve heard from former staff, visitors and people who feel a close connection to Paignton Zoo. Tara Sanders is an active member on…

New Paignton Zoo Monopoly has a hidden meaning

New Paignton Zoo Monopoly has a hidden meaning

Paignton Zoo have just launched their own version of Monopoly: a fresh take on the classic board game to mark the zoo’s 100th birthday. But this isn’t just any version of Monopoly; Paignton Zoo have hidden a special meaning in…

Famous faces: Celebrity visits to Paignton Zoo over the years

Famous faces: Celebrity visits to Paignton Zoo over the years

Throughout our 100-year history, Paignton Zoo has welcomed many high profile visitors through our gates. From best-selling authors to sports personalities, we’ve put together a list of the most notable celebs who have visited over the years. Sir David Attenborough…