Play top trumps at Paignton Zoo
A major partnership between a regional conservation charity and a leading games manufacturer is bringing a new version of an old favourite to the region. Paignton Zoo and Winning Moves, the interna…
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Putting the Mad into Madagascar…
There are many extraordinary-looking animals in the world – and the giant leaf-tailed gecko is right up there among them. With its huge and apparently bloodshot eyes and unique fringed appearance, it …
“Beep, beep!” Roadrunners hurry to Paignton Zoo
A new species at Paignton Zoo will evoke fond memories for a generation of cartoon fans. The name Californian earth-cuckoo may not mean much to you, but say roadrunner to people of a certain age and i…
Want to improve your wellbeing? Head for the zoo!
The animals at our top local zoos are healthy and content – but now there’s a new focus on how a visit can improve the wellbeing of human beings. Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We k…
Springtime in the Zoo is all about plants
Spring is a great time of year to visit Paignton Zoo – but not because of the animals. Curator of Plants and Gardens Alex Brotherton and Head Gardener Catherine Mortimer might be a little biased, b…
Paignton zoo’s frog breeding success
Frogs come in all shapes and sizes – as these two demonstrate. Paignton Zoo photographer Eleanor Stobbart took this stunning image of a young Thao whipping frog on top of an adult of the same species …
“My, what big teeth you have…”
With teeth like that, it’s hard to believe Western lowland gorilla Kiondo is a vegetarian. The 15-year-old, who weighs in at around 186 kilos and lives at Paignton Zoo in Devon, has an impressive set …
Great apes, great beer!
Bays Brewery are brewing a special orangutan-themed beer for Paignton Zoo. The guest beer, simply called Orangutan Amber Ale, is a new recipe with a handsome tawny colour to match its name and the spe…
Mountain goat goes to ground inside Zoo
On Monday 4th March a young female West Caucasian tur – a kind of small, shy mountain goat - got out of its enclosure at Paignton Zoo. The animal was spooked while vets were working with the Zoo’s her…
Paignton Zoo breeds vampires…
This is a vampire crab. With its purple body, orange pincers and piercing pale eyes, it’s a nightmarish vision. And a crab that’s also a vampire? Days out at the beach will never be the same… You may …
X-rays show the art of veterinary science
They look like works of art – and they certainly reveal the inner beauty of their subjects. These striking x-rays, selected by vets at Paignton Zoo in Devon, demonstrate just how eye-catching veter…
Zoo hatches venomous success story
Paignton Zoo has bred a species of venomous lizard for the first time. Two Mexican beaded lizards have hatched at the Devon zoo. Incredibly, the moment one egg hatched was captured by Zoo photographer…
Torbay Zoos are ready for cold weather
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are ready to face the cold snap. Staff at the two Devon zoos, both registered charities, are making sure their animals are comfortable as forecasters predict snow and s…
Close-knit volunteers create elves for Paignton Zoo
Eric, Kyle, Smiler, Rose, Ember and Trouble – no, they’re not Santa’s reserve reindeer team, or challenging for the top of the festive charts. They’re Paignton Zoo’s crack team of knitted elves. The …