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Twycross Zoo in the Midlands welcomed two female snow leopard cubs in April and the pair can now be seen venturing outside for the first time. The cubs and mother Irma spent their first months away from public view to allow them to bond together. They will continue to stay by her side for the … Read more
Bristol Zoo are offering visitors the chance to experience wildlife in the evenings on selected dates throughout the summer as they open their doors for Friday Twilights. The zoo adventure begins at 6.30pm when the last visitors of the day have all gone, continuing throughout the evening until the sun goes down and all becomes … Read more
Go wild this weekend and treat your dad to a day out to see wildlife on Father’s Day. What’s more, dads can enjoy completely free entry at all the following attractions;. Visit Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire this weekend and dads get free entry on both Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June when accompanied by a … Read more
Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens near Newcastle in Northumberland are offering a fantastic opportunity to all budding zoo keepers over the half term week. Zoo Club runs from Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June and is suitable for two age ranges – 5 to 8 year old and 9 to 15 year olds. A whole … Read more
A national photography competition run by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has announced its winners for 2017 at a prestigious awards ceremony hosted by The Deep aquarium in Hull. BIAZA, a conservation, education and scientific wildlife charity representing the zoo and aquarium community in the U.K., opens the photography competition … Read more
WWT London Wetland Centre, set in 105 acres of nature reserve in Barnes, south west London, will host a Grass Animal Zoo over the half term week. The visitor attraction and site of special scientific interest is home to a wide range of wildlife species including birds, water voles, bats and amphibians. From Saturday 28 … Read more
Paignton Zoo, Devon, welcomed the arrival of a new baby giraffe last week. Born on the morning of Wednesday 19th April to mother Sangha, the young female joins a herd of six other giraffes at Paignton. The zoo’s giraffe house has been closed for the last few days, to allow mother and calf to bond. … Read more
Keepers at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo were delighted to discover that the first gentoo penguin eggs of the year had been laid last week. Penguin breeding season began in March when nest rings and pebbles were placed into the zoo’s Penguin Rock enclosure. The penguins then quickly set up nests using the pebbles provided to woo their … Read more
Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne had plenty to celebrate earlier this month. Not only did they launch new charity, the Zoological Society of Hertfordshire, but also announced the birth of the first Jaguar cub in Britain. The female cub, who is yet to be named, was born on the 2nd April to parents Kumal and … Read more
ZSL Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, will welcome a pack of endangered African hunting dogs to the zoo this Easter. The rare wild dog species, also known as painted dogs, will relocate from London Zoo to a huge new exhibit that has been built especially y for them. The pack of five females – sisters named Malindi, BeeBee, … Read more
Twycross Zoo in Warwickshire will treat mums to free entry this Mother’s Day weekend – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March – when accompanied by another full paying child or adult. In a series of keeper’s talks designed especially for the weekend, visitors will get the chance to learn all about animal mothers and their … Read more
Drayton Manor Park in Staffordshire is giving animal lovers aged between 8 and 15 years the exclusive opportunity to join Drayton Manor Park’s Zoo Club for the 2017 season. It’s a very exciting time at the zoo, as the 100+ species already in residence are soon to be joined by lots of new and exciting … Read more
Twycross Zoo in Warwickshire will be celebrating the Hindu spring festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, this weekend from Saturday 11th until Monday 13th March. Visitors can experience a truly spectacular fusion of colour, culture and creativity with a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. These include colourful … Read more
The question of how humans relate to other animals has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries. ‘Making Nature’ at London’s Wellcome Collection is running until 21st May and brings together over 100 objects from literature, film, taxidermy and photography to examine what we think, feel and value about other species and the … Read more
Award-winning Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, which currently houses over 200 species of animals including ring tailed lemurs, coatis, wallabies and meerkats, has successfully bred six different species since May. The zoo, which was opened in 2011 by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, is a realistic learning environment for students at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall campus … Read more
As you step inside Colchester Zoo you are transported into a world full of magnificent animals waiting to be discovered. Learn about the animals as you see them up close and why not watch one of many daily displays. You even get the opportunity to feed the elephants and giraffes yourself and take a ride … Read more
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