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Paignton Zoo to re-open indoor Giraffe House to the public

Paignton Zoo to re-open indoor Giraffe House to the public

Paignton Zoo has announced the grand re-opening of its newly refurbished Giraffe House on Saturday, 26 October, 2024. This re-opening comes in response to valuable feedback from the zoo’s community, who have expressed a strong desire to be able to…

‘Kids Go Free’ at Paignton Zoo for October Half Term

‘Kids Go Free’ at Paignton Zoo for October Half Term

Paignton Zoo has announced a very special offer for the upcoming October half term: ‘Kids Go Free’. Starting from 19 October, for every full-price adult ticket purchased, two children will receive free entry. This offer will run for two weeks,…

Paignton Zoo Wins Gold at South West in Bloom Awards

Paignton Zoo Wins Gold at South West in Bloom Awards

Paignton Zoo is incredibly proud of its Gardens Team, who have been awarded the prestigious Gold Award at the South West in Bloom annual ceremony for the Business and Tourism category. This marks the first time the zoo has entered…

Statement from Wild Planet Trust

Statement from Wild Planet Trust

Update 01/08/2024: Since this article was published, we have now launched a fundraising campaign to re-open Croc Swamp. We would like to thank the community for the overwhelming support we have received. A series of crippling challenges has forced the…

Paignton Zoo welcomes two new Cape porcupines

Paignton Zoo welcomes two new Cape porcupines

Paignton Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two new Cape porcupines – Hystrix africaeaustralis – from Lotherton Zoo in North Yorkshire. The exciting new residents, a male named ‘Comet’ and a female named ‘Lulu’, will be settling into…