Torbay Gin’s Matobo Gin, created in collaboration with Paignton Zoo, has received a gold medal at the Taste of the West Awards. With its unique blend of African-inspired botanicals, this is the first time the gin has been entered into…
Paignton Zoo celebrated a historic milestone as over 1,600 visitors attended the grand reopening of its Crocodile Swamp exhibit on Saturday, the highest footfall for a January day since the popular exhibit first opened in 2010. The facility, which closed…
Paignton Zoo is set to re-open its iconic Crocodile Swamp exhibit at 11am on Saturday 18 January, an optimistic milestone after a period of financial hardship. The re-opening is a testament to the zoo’s resilience and the support from the…
Paignton Zoo has announced the release of a heart-warming charity Christmas single, “Christ-a-mas Day,” written and performed by Graham Card, a member of the zoo staff. Graham, a former paramedic, gained widespread recognition during lockdown for his YouTube channel for…
Paignton Zoo has been dealt another devastating blow after Storm Darragh ripped apart one of its historic trees. A towering beech, estimated to be over two hundred years old, was severely damaged by the extreme gales this weekend, crushing a…
Paignton Zoo is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its community-driven fundraising campaign, ‘Bring Back the Swamp,’ which has raised an impressive £15,000. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support from the community, the beloved Crocodile Swamp exhibit is…
This year, Paignton Zoo have successfully hand-reared a rare pink pigeon squab for the first time. This remarkable achievement is thanks to the dedicated efforts and expertise of the zoo’s bird team. Pink pigeons, endemic to Mauritius, are on the…
Paignton Zoo is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of ‘Whitley Blue’, a limited edition cider created in collaboration with Hunts Cider. The launch event will take place on 9 November at Hunts Cider Farm in Stoke Gabriel, and the…
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…
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,…
