Meet Newquay Zoo’s latest arrivals!
Whilst the zoo has remained closed due to the third national lockdown, we have welcomed some new arrivals!
World Seagrass Day: Calls to act now to protect Tor Bay’s threatened vital underwater rainforest
Experts are calling for the local community and boat users to take action to protect Tor Bay’s seagrass and the species, such as long-snouted seahorse, that live within it. On World Seagrass Day (1st March 2021) Wild Planet Trust, a leading South West conservation charity, wants to focus attention on the importance of Tor Bay’s […]
Goeldi’s monkey born at the zoo
Our lockdown arrival is certainly very small and very cute!
Paignton Zoo is bringing the zoo to you
Paignton Zoo has been overjoyed with the level of response they have received from their online lessons designed to aid teachers and parents with home schooling.
Newquay Zoo’s baby tapir Shaun celebrates Giving Tuesday by painting
Tuesday 1st December is ‘Giving Tuesday’.
Paignton Zoo’s gorillas are helping to celebrate Giving Tuesday by painting!
Tuesday 1st December 2020 is ‘Giving Tuesday’.
Stunning storks on show
A very special pair of birds have moved home at Paignton Zoo and can now be spotted by guests. Paignton Zoo is home to the UK’s only pair of oriental white storks (Ciconia boyciana), which are now on-show in the large aviary opposite the entrance to the spider monkey and red panda exhibits. This species […]
Newquay Zoo’s fundraising campaign receives a HUGE boost
Newquay Zoo’s fundraising campaign has been given a huge boost, thanks to the 1st Newquay Beavers…
Paignton and Newquay Zoos to re-open
Wild Planet Trust is delighted to announce that we will re-open its zoos doors to guests shortly. Newquay Zoo will re-open on Monday 29th June and Paignton on Monday 6th July. We have been working hard over the last few weeks to ensure that the zoos are safe places to visit. Things will be a […]
Homes found for Living Coasts’ animals
Following the announcement on Monday that Living Coasts in Torquay, Devon will not be re-opening as a visitor attraction following its closure during the current global coronavirus pandemic, Wild Planet Trust is pleased to announce that it has already found homes for its animals. Living Coasts is part of a world-wide network of zoos and […]