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Paignton Zoo's tiny Chinese success story

Paignton Zoo's tiny Chinese success story
19th Jun 2018
 Paignton Zoo breeds Chinese crocodile lizard for the first time

Zoo keepers rear gemlike bird

Zoo keepers rear gemlike bird
14th Jun 2018
 Breeding these amazing birds depends on the care and dedication of keepers like Tom and Nikki.

Hatching chicks are sure sign of Spring

Hatching chicks are sure sign of Spring
14th May 2018
 Spring brings eggs, chicks and extra hours of dedication for the bird keepers at Paignton Zoo.

Zoo's UK tortoise first

Zoo's UK tortoise first
2nd May 2018
 The spider tortoise is one of the world's smallest tortoises - and one of the rarest. Now, Paignton Zoo has become the first…

Zoo breeds lizard of many names

Zoo breeds lizard of many names
12th Apr 2018
 Paignton Zoo has just bred a rare and unusual lizard for the very first time.

The (no) mating game

The (no) mating game
11th Mar 2018
 Paignton Zoo is open as usual - but behind the scenes, animal staff are busy juggling lions, tigers and giraffes...

Blue is (still) the colour...

Blue is (still) the colour...
13th Feb 2018
 Paignton Zoo was founded by an eccentric millionaire who was obsessed with the colour blue - so he'd be delighted with this…

TB blow to Zoo breeding

TB blow to Zoo breeding
6th Feb 2018
 Five-year-old Asiatic lioness Maliya should be breeding to help conserve her species - so why has she been fitted with a…

Charlie goes to the dentist

Charlie goes to the dentist
30th Jan 2018
 Charlie the pygmy slow loris is fit and well again - thanks to the dedication and determination of Paignton Zoo's vet team.

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