Sign up to the Discover Animals newsletter:
As the half term holiday (14th – 22nd February 2026) falls over Valentine’s weekend, Stratford Butterfly Farm is inviting families to enjoy the magical experience of wandering through the tropical rainforest filled with colourful butterflies. With fish-filled pools, waterfalls, and lush plants and blooms, the popular family attraction is the perfect place to share a … Read more
Valentine’s Day is almost here but, fear not, the RSPB Shop has put together a loveable list of gifts to help you capture the heart of your loved one. All while giving an additional gift to nature by helping to fund their conservation efforts. Kissing hares ornament – £18 You’ll be sure to put a spring … Read more
Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire has welcomed a new species of bird with a flock of magnificently coloured Black-Cheeked Lovebirds – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The name ‘Lovebird’ comes from the parrots’ strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long periods of time the birds spend sitting closely together. Believed to be Africa’s most … Read more
Love was definitely in the air at ZSL London Zoo when zookeepers treated their all-girl giraffe group to a special Valentine’s Day treat. Giraffe trio Ellish, Margaret and Mollie enjoyed a specially created and decorated heart-shaped wreath entwined with juicy flowers to mark the annual day of romance. ZSL giraffe keeper Louise Jackobson said: “Like all … Read more
Keepers at Drayton Manor Zoo are preparing for a wild Valentine’s Day as its pair of critically endangered Sumatran tigers simply can’t keep their paws off one another! With their strong muscles, stunning stripes and affectionate attitudes, it was lust at first sight for Dua and Dora who have not been able to get enough … Read more
Sign up to the Discover Animals newsletter: