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…
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,…
Paignton Zoo’s longest-living residents, their Aldabran giant tortoises, have been celebrating the zoo’s 100th anniversary with some extra special enrichment. These tortoises are still relatively young at around 38 years old, but the zoo expects that these residents will continue…
A beloved red-fronted lemur at Paignton Zoo in Devon, who is thought to be the oldest lemur in Europe, has died at the age of 26. Keeper Georgina Barnes, who worked closely with Mandy, said: “Mandy was one of those…
A special birthday requires a special toast and Bays Brewery have certainly delivered for Paignton Zoo’s 100th birthday with an extra special beer. The guest ale, which is called ‘Wild 100’, is described as a crisp, copper-coloured pale ale roaring…
