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Important update regarding Paignton Zoo’s zebras

Important update regarding Paignton Zoo’s zebras

8 April 2025 It is with deep sadness that Paignton Zoo announces the loss of our two female Hartmann’s mountain zebras, 22-year-old Taru and 11-year-old Leila. Following careful consideration and consultation among our veterinary and animal care teams, the difficult…

EASTER ACTIVITIES TRANSFORM PAIGNTON ZOO INTO SPRING WONDERLAND 

EASTER ACTIVITIES TRANSFORM PAIGNTON ZOO INTO SPRING WONDERLAND 

Paignton Zoo will offer a range of Easter-themed activities this spring, transforming the Devon wildlife park into what officials describe as a “magical spring wonderland” for the holiday season.  From 5-21 April, visitors can participate in several seasonal events, including…

Paignton Zoo mourns the loss of Rothschild’s giraffe, Joanna

Paignton Zoo mourns the loss of Rothschild’s giraffe, Joanna

(25 March 2025) Statement from Paignton Zoo: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joanna, our 11-year-old Rothschild’s giraffe. Joanna had been experiencing a decline in health which was no longer responding to treatment. Despite the best efforts of…

Paignton Zoo gifts Kew Gardens corpse flowers

PAIGNTON ZOO DONATES RARE ‘CORPSE FLOWERS’ TO KEW GARDENS

Botanical expertise showcased as Devon zoo shares prized Titan arum specimens with world-famous London gardens.  Paignton Zoo is proud to announce the donation of eight Titan arum plants to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, demonstrating the Devon zoo’s impressive horticultural achievements…