Paignton Zoo is celebrating a rare double baby boom after welcoming a second endangered king colobus monkey this winter, marking the zoo’s first animal birth of 2026 and another important contribution to international conservation goals. King colobus babies are born…
Paignton Zoo is celebrating the birth of two maned wolf pups, born on Thursday 6 November 2025 to parents Tolock and Lua. The tiny pups, whose dark brown fur will turn russet-gold as they grow, can now be spotted with their family near the…
As you will know, Wild Planet Trust announced at the beginning of Autumn that it was seeking investment to secure the future of both Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo, after financial challenges resulted in the charity no longer being able…
New Owner for Much-Loved Local Attractions confirmed Wild Planet Trust is delighted to confirm today that a new owner has been found for two of the South West’s most beloved attractions, Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. Libéma, a Dutch leisure…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janica, our beloved Rothschild’s giraffe, on Tuesday 9 December 2025. At 20 years old, Janica had been experiencing age-related health decline. Our animal care team made the difficult but compassionate decision to…
A baby king colobus monkey is drawing crowds at Paignton Zoo this half term. Born in the early hours of Wednesday 22 October, the adorable infant arrived safely to 14-year-old mother Lola in the zoo’s iconic Monkey Heights exhibit. Visitors…
Four Turkmenian markhor have arrived at Paignton Zoo, bringing with them the extraordinary climbing abilities that have made mountain goats internet sensations worldwide. The small herd consists of three females – Bramble, Heather, and Daisy – and one male –…
A week after Wild Planet Trust – the charity behind Newquay Zoo in Cornwall and Paignton Zoo in Devon – announced it was seeking investment for its zoos, the charity says it has been encouraged by an outpouring of community…
Paignton Zoo’s power couple has done it again – red river hogs Winnie and Humphrey have welcomed their third litter of stripy piglets, cementing their status as one of the zoo’s most successful breeding pairs in recent years. The tiny…
Statement from Paignton Zoo (Wednesday 3 September 2025): “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Manyara, our beloved black rhinoceros, who was peacefully put to sleep on Tuesday 2 September 2025. Manyara had been battling a chronic condition…
