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Paignton Zoo is throwing its biggest party ever

Paignton Zoo is throwing its biggest party ever

Paignton Zoo have announced their biggest ever event – a two-day party to celebrate the zoo’s 100th birthday. Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July, Paignton Zoo’s Big Birthday ZOOnanza promises to be jam-packed with live music, activities,…

Oddities and rarities of Paignton Zoo: Past and present

Oddities and rarities of Paignton Zoo: Past and present

Everyone that visits Paignton Zoo has a favourite animal. Is it the tigers? The giant tortoises? The toucans? Or how about our new binturong or baby orangutan? Whichever you choose, we know that some animals are more popular than others,…

Paignton Zoo’s Top 5 Zoo Hacks for an Unforgettable Visit

Paignton Zoo’s Top 5 Zoo Hacks for an Unforgettable Visit

Explore Paignton Zoo’s Top 5 Zoo Hacks | Plan Your Visit

Discover the best tips to make the most of your visit to Paignton Zoo. From booking online for great savings to finding the best times to spot your favourite animals, these zoo hacks will ensure an unforgettable experience. Explore now!

Herbert Whitley: ‘A sort of genius’

Herbert Whitley: ‘A sort of genius’

Paignton Zoo came to be as a result of its founder’s determination to share his passion for nature with the people of Torbay. One hundred years after we first opened, we look back on the legacy of Herbert Whitley, and…

Hazel dormice conservation: rescuing Britain’s rarest rodent

Hazel dormice conservation: rescuing Britain’s rarest rodent

Paignton Zoo is safeguarding the endangered hazel dormouse and promoting wildlife conservation beyond traditional zoo-based initiatives. Our expert veterinary team has been tirelessly working to reverse the alarming population decline of these tiny creatures, heavily affected by habitat loss and environmental challenges such as climate change and changing woodland management practices