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…
Paignton Zoo have unearthed an unknown skull in their centenary renovation work. The huge skull was discovered this morning, 1st April, near their education centre, and internal experts have been busy identifying it ever since. Unidentified skull discovered at Paignton…
Paignton Zoo are channeling their inner Willy Wonka with a golden pebble treasure hunt to win free zoo tickets. The zoo will be hiding gold-painted pebbles around Primley Park in Paignton as part of their centenary celebrations. The hunt begins…
Paignton Zoo has announced that they are now home to three African lions, who were welcomed to the zoo on Thursday 9th March. The lions have journeyed across the South West from Newquay Zoo and have begun settling into their…
Paignton Zoo are travelling back to the 1920s, when the zoo first opened, for an evening of intrigue with a dash of murder… As part of their centenary celebrations this year, the zoo are planning a series of themed events,…
After almost three months apart, Paignton Zoo’s family of orangutans are back together and cuter than ever! Since baby Ranbi was born back in October, he and his mother Chinta have been separated from male Wousan. Keepers made the decision…
A special SEN storytelling session with Mrs Claus proved to be a huge hit at Paignton Zoo this Christmas, with additional dates having to be added due to popular demand. The sessions, which were put on especially for families who…
