Paignton Zoo 2025: Wrapped
From a cassowary chick to maned wolf pups, discover the top 10 highlights from an extraordinary year at Paignton Zoo in Devon
Settle down for some festive magic as Mrs Claus reads you an exclusive bedtime story this Christmas Eve from Paignton Zoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3JriyMmlbo Read along: Happy Christmas, boys and girls. And thank you so much for all the beautiful letters that I’ve been getting. I’ve got some more that, I’ve just got a moment, if you don’t mind me reading. This one’s…
Raising a Glass to Herbert Whitley: The Launch of Whitley Blue
This Saturday, we will be officially launching ‘Whitley Blue’, a limited edition charity cider created in collaboration with Hunts Cider. This special cider is named in honour of our founder, Herbert Whitley, and his unique obsession with the colour blue…
Fundraiser Feature: Jade Rossiter
At the heart of the community, Paignton Zoo resonates with so many of its supporters for a whole variety of reasons. For Jade, a teacher originally from Cornwall, Paignton Zoo had a strong family connection. Our Fundraising Manager, Will Keen,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Tony Byers
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we are showcasing some of the incredible volunteers we have at Paignton Zoo, by chatting with them and finding out more about the crucial roles they play in supporting our charity. Today, we’ve caught up with…
Volunteer Spotlight: Nicola Cox
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we are shining the spotlight on some of our incredible volunteers at Paignton Zoo, by finding out more about the important role they play in supporting our charity. Today, we’ve spoken to Nicola Cox, who some…
Volunteer Spotlight: Kimberley Kneil
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we are showcasing some of the incredible volunteers we have at Paignton Zoo, by chatting with them and finding out more about the crucial roles they play in supporting our charity. Today, we’ve caught up with…
Volunteer Spotlight: Miriam Haas
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we would like to highlight some of the incredible volunteers we have at Paignton Zoo, and find out more about the crucial roles they play in supporting our charity. We spoke with Miriam Haas, whose name…
Coming soon to Paignton Zoo: Hamadryas Hill
Earlier this year, we announced that – after 50 years of living on Baboon Rock – our troop of hamadryas baboons will soon be moving to a brand new home. Visitors have enjoyed watching the baboons since 1973 Many visitors…
A view from the past
2023 has given Paignton Zoo much to celebrate. Our centenary year has provided countless opportunities for us to look back and reflect on our history, as well as allowing us to finalise our plans for the zoo we aspire to…