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Saving forest elephants more important than ever

Saving forest elephants more important than ever

The race to save the now critically endangered forest elephant has never been more important as its habitat is suffering from one of the fastest rates of deforestation in the world. The conservation charity Wild Planet Trust has been working…

Avian influenza update: 12/09/22

Avian influenza update: 12/09/22

For the past 2 weeks, we have been working with APHA and Defra to investigate two cases of avian influenza found in our birds at Paignton Zoo. We are pleased to announce that we have now received confirmation from APHA…

Avian influenza update: 09/09/22

Avian influenza update: 09/09/22

Last week we received positive test results for avian influenza in two of our birds. Since that point, we’ve been working the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) to investigate…

Avian influenza update: Wednesday, 7 September

Avian influenza update: Wednesday, 7 September

Since receiving the positive test results for avian influenza in two of our birds, we have been cooperating with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) to investigate the infection…

Update on bird flu: Monday, 5 September

Update on bird flu: Monday, 5 September

Since receiving positive test results for avian influenza in two of our birds, we have been cooperating with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) to implement the necessary biosecurity…

Statement on avian flu: Friday, 2 September

Statement on avian flu: Friday, 2 September

Since receiving the positive test results for avian influenza in two of our birds, we have been cooperating with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) to investigate the infection…

Rare great white egret spotted at Paignton Zoo

Rare great white egret spotted at Paignton Zoo

A wild great white egret was spotted on the Paignton Zoo site recently – a first for the zoo and a rarity in the local area. The egret, which was seen on the main lake at Paignton Zoo, was hatched…

Flying Tigers meet Sumatran tigers for World Tiger Day

Flying Tigers meet Sumatran tigers for World Tiger Day

Friday 29th July 2022 marks World Tiger Day and due to the populations of tigers becoming increasingly under threat, raising awareness of their plight has never been so important. Paignton Zoo is home to two Sumatran tigers which are Critically…