In 2014, Tom was first invited to assist the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation's (MWF) conservation efforts for pink pigeons. The MWF is the largest non-governmental organisation in Mauritius dedicated exclusively to conserving and preserving the nation's endangered plant and animal species,…
Small, dainty, and unassuming, Strapwort (Corrigiola litoralis) is often missed by passers by. But this plant has a lot riding on its shoulders. Whilst it is commonly found across Europe, Asia and Africa, there is only one place Strapwort is…
Original blog by Simon Palmer-Billing for NHBS. I recently had the opportunity to witness first hand a team from the Wild Planet Trust working to survey seagrass meadows in the Torbay area. The ‘Save Our Seagrass’ project, which has been…
Dr. Holly Farmer, our Trust's Research Manager, recently attended the annual conference of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) in Helsinki, Finland. Dr Holly Farmer presented the work of her University of Plymouth Zoo Conservation Biology MSc student Francesca Vuković, in…
It was Halloween a few days ago. Despite the horror films, and the endless procession of kids dressed up as witches, zombies, and Demogorgon’s, the scariest bit of the day didn’t actually take place after dark. Instead, it happened at…
At Wild Planet Trust we are passionate about protecting our wild spaces and the endangered animals that live there. We have dedicated team members who co-ordinate our conservation projects which operate within the UK and overseas. Dr Andrew Bowkett (or…
Orang-utans are critically endangered in the wild, but did you know that there is one simple way you can help protect their habitats? Wild orang-utans have global legal protection, however they are still critically endangered and face many threats. Along…
It’s not difficult to see where golden lion tamarins get their name from! While they might be small (just 8 inches tall on average), their bright orange manes are every bit as impressive as that of an African lion. Along…
Who is Dave? Dave is responsible for looking after some of the various conservation sites that are owned and managed by Wild Planet Trust including Clennon Gorge and Primley which are two nature reserves located right here in Paignton. What…
To celebrate Volunteers' Week, we're delighted to share a blog written by one of our volunteers, Kim, about how she came to volunteer here at Paignton Zoo. I've been volunteering at the Zoo now for 4.5 years, and for those…
