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FeaturedTwo female Amur Tiger cubs have been born at the Park this summer, with keepers recently confirming their gender. The birth of these endangered big cats represents an important addition to the zoo's population.
FeaturedTavernspite CP School has become the first school in Pembrokeshire to install swift nest boxes and a specialist call system, with support from Folly Farm's Conservation Officer Jack. The project aims to provide nesting sites for the declining Common Swift population and educate pupils about wildlife conservation.
FeaturedEmerald Doves have bred successfully at Cotswold Wildlife Park for the first time in the collection's history, with three squabs reared and more expected. The parent birds successfully reared their chicks in the Tropical House, with one pair nesting next to the public pathway to give visitors a close view of the incubation and rearing process.
Folly Farm is launching its Winter Weekends programme from 7 November to 20 December 2026, with daily opening until 1 November, then weekends only plus select Fridays in December. The festive season features Santa's Grotto (£9.50 per child with gift), a Snow Globe with seasonal characters, a VR sleigh ride experience, gingerbread decoration activities, and a prize trail throughout the park.
A new interactive autumn trail opens on 1 October, guiding visitors through glasshouses to discover which plant species are poisons, potions, or both. The self-guided experience includes clues, games, puzzles, and a colouring competition with prizes, with separate booklet versions for ages 4–7 and 7+.
Whipsnade Zoo has lit up an iconic white lion sculpture to mark ZSL's 200-year milestone. The illuminated display was unveiled to ZSL staff, volunteers, and special guests at the Dunstable location.
Ayana will relocate to Zooparc de Beauval in France in mid-November as part of the EAZA Ex-situ Programme, where she will join a new troop and potentially breed. The move supports conservation of the Critically Endangered western lowland gorilla by maintaining genetic diversity in captive populations.
Folly Farm has retained its certification under the Animal Assured Attraction Scheme (AAAS) for the third year running, demonstrating commitment to health and safety standards. The accreditation, held by only a third of UK farm attractions, recognises the farm's compliance with biosecurity measures and safe guest interaction protocols.
The University of Suffolk and Colchester Zoological Society are launching a new BSc (Hons) Zoo Science and Management course starting September 2027, combining academic learning with practical experience at the zoo. Students will spend half their time on campus in Ipswich and half at Colchester Zoo, with optional field trips to UK wildlife facilities and a residential trip option to South Africa's Umphafa Nature Reserve.
Edinburgh Zoo's red panda Bruce underwent general anaesthesia for a health check after keepers noticed he was off his food, and vets discovered and removed a problematic tooth. The male red panda received a full-body examination and was given a clean bill of health, and has since returned to his normal activities in his habitat.
Welsh Mountain Zoo is running a Halloween prize draw offering a two-night caravan stay, VIP zoo day with keeper experience, safari lunch, after-hours Halloween event, and annual family membership for £5 per entry. Proceeds support the zoo's Margay habitat development.
A 50-acre zoo in Norfolk with over 2,000 animals.
Belfast City Council zoo set on the slopes of Cave Hill, with over 140 species including gorillas and red pandas.
The UK's largest bird park, set in 26 acres in Farnham, Surrey, with over 200 bird species.