They may not build houses out of straw, sticks or bricks, but Paignton Zoo’s three little piglets will certainly melt your heart. The trio of red river hogs were born at Paignton Zoo on Monday 17th July to four-year-old mother…
Wild Planet Trust, the charitable organisation behind both Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo, has announced that it will be offering free admission for children across both of its zoos this summer. This special offer is part of several activities to…
Staff at Paignton Zoo are ‘hanging out’ with a much-anticipated new arrival – a sloth called Mo. The new arrival, a 3-year-old Linne’s two toed sloth, was born at Antwerp Zoo in Belgium before moving to Edinburgh Zoo in December…
Paignton Zoo plan to finish their centenary year in style with the biggest festive event the zoo has ever hosted. The event, called GloWild, is an immersive light experience that will begin after dark and feature huge light installations. Event…
Paignton Zoo turned 100 years old on 1st July 2023 and they celebrated in style with a two-day birthday bash enjoyed by over 5,000 people. The festivities included live music, entertainment and an array of activities featuring music workshops from…
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…
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,…
Earlier this week, Paignton Zoo teamed up with wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and other partners to release 38 hazel dormice into a woodland at National Trust’s Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, in an attempt to save this endangered…
Paignton Zoo have moved their zebra to a brand new, custom-built home in the next stage of their major redevelopment project. The zoo made the decision to move the zebra from their hillside home to their new stables to provide…
Update 01/08/2024: Since this article was published, we have since re-assessed the feasibility of re-opening Crocodile Swamp. We have now launched a fundraising campaign ‘Bring Back the Swamp!’ with the hope of re-opening later this year. This year Paignton Zoo,…
