This Father’s Day, Paignton Zoo is offering an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes adventure through some of the zoo’s most iconic exhibits, providing visitors a glimpse into the life of a primate keeper. Under the guidance of the keepers, attendees will tour Monkey…
Wild Planet Trust, the parent charity of Paignton Zoo, has announced a unique partnership with Torbay Gin, an international award-winning distillery based in Cockington. This collaboration has led to the creation of a new themed gin, of which a portion…
Paignton Zoo is part of a nationwide programme helping to reintroduce rare hazel dormice into the countryside. Once common across England and Wales, hazel dormice are now considered rare and at risk of extinction due to loss, degradation and poor…
Paignton Zoo, in collaboration with Bays Brewery, is excited to announce the launch of its latest charity brew, ‘Funky Monkey’. This special-edition charity ale is the newest addition to a series of limited-edition ‘animal’ ales, a unique initiative by Paignton…
Paignton Zoo has announced the reopening of its new and improved Hangout play area. Competition winners were given the first chance to play in the new Hangout The new Hangout, which was designed by local company Touchwood Play, combines elements…
The Socorro dove is extinct in the wild. However, Paignton Zoo in Devon is not only home to these rare birds, but keepers are proud to announce that a new Socorro dove chick has hatched and is now fully fledged…
“We are very sad to announce the death of Sita, our 33-year-old black rhinoceros, earlier today. “Sita had been unwell for some time and since Saturday has been receiving round-the-clock veterinary care as ongoing health issues were no longer responding…
The botanics team at Paignton Zoo in Devon, UK, say they have been left ‘devastated’ after discovering that one of the zoo’s oldest, champion cherry trees had collapsed on Thursday morning. The iconic tree is believed to have been over…
Paignton Zoo has unveiled a new animal adoption offering to help promote fundraising efforts. With aims to further their mission of helping halt species decline, Wild Planet Trust, the charitable force behind Paignton Zoo in Devon and Newquay Zoo in…
Sister sites, Paignton Zoo in Devon and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, are launching an amazing new App to help people get even more out of their visits to the zoo. The App contains numerous features to help visitors plan their…
