Love is in the air at Paignton Zoo as two enormous southern cassowaries were successfully introduced on Tuesday 20 May in what could be the start of a prehistoric romance. The birds — Madrid, a 16-year-old male, and Twiggy, an…
Paignton Zoo’s iconic Chilean flamingo flock has made a spectacular return to their lagoon home, just in time for May half-term family adventures! After nearly three months in protective indoor housing due to avian influenza concerns, these vibrant pink birds – including adorable chicks from last year’s successful breeding season – are back where they belong. Zoo staff carefully relocated all 50+ flamingos in a well-coordinated operation following the lifting of UK-wide restrictions. Don’t miss this stunning visual welcome at Devon’s favourite family attraction this half-term, with the flamingos creating an unforgettable first impression as you arrive at the park entrance!
Paignton Zoo welcomes nine endangered hazel dormice as part of a nationwide conservation effort. Learn how your Gift Aid donations help save Britain’s rarest mammals from extinction
Discover how Paignton Zoo’s award-winning gardens team creates immersive landscapes and grows browse plants to feed herbivores from giraffes and gorillas to wallabies and bongos.
A Diana monkey at Paignton Zoo has defied medical odds to give birth to a healthy infant, offering a rare moment of hope for one of the world’s most endangered primates. Akea, an 18-year-old female who was previously diagnosed…
Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery have teamed up to launch a tiger-themed beer, with proceeds helping to fund enclosure improvements for critically endangered big cats. Paignton Zoo announced Thursday that “Claw,” a copper-coloured pale ale inspired by its Sumatran tigers,…
A rare pink pigeon that was hand-reared as part of a ground-breaking conservation programme is causing quite a flutter among visitors at Paignton Zoo. The striking bird, which belongs to a species that was down to just nine individuals in…
After much anticipation, three young, red-necked wallabies have bounded into their new Devon home, completing Paignton Zoo’s popular immersive marsupial experience. Stripe, Pretty Boy, and Buddy, the enthusiastic newcomers, have successfully made the journey from Combe Martin Wildlife Park to…
Animal lovers with an eye for a great shot could win EXCLUSIVE access to Paignton Zoo’s most magnificent creatures in a prestigious photo competition. The zoo has thrown open its gates to wildlife photographers of all abilities for its 2026…
Vulnerable binturong pair could become crucial breeding success story. A rare mammal with an unmistakable popcorn scent has arrived at Paignton Zoo, sparking hopes for a conservation romance that could help safeguard a vulnerable species from extinction. Carlo, a male…
