Volunteers’ Week 2026!
Dartmoor Zoo is celebrating Volunteers' Week 2026 by recognizing the dedicated individuals who contribute their time to the zoo. The zoo is highlighting the important role volunteers play in its operations.
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The zoo that inspired the film "We Bought a Zoo", on the edge of Dartmoor.
Dartmoor Zoo is celebrating Volunteers' Week 2026 by recognizing the dedicated individuals who contribute their time to the zoo. The zoo is highlighting the important role volunteers play in its operations.
Dartmoor Zoo has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards for 'Best Family Experience'. The zoo is thrilled to be recognized for its family-friendly offerings.
Dartmoor Zoo has achieved an 84% overall score in the VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction scheme. The zoo is celebrating this recognition of its visitor experience standards.
Chincha, a felid who arrived at Dartmoor Zoo from Parc des Félins in 2015, is departing after 11 years at the facility. The zoo bids farewell to this long-time resident.
Dartmoor Zoo has launched a new app that allows visitors to interact with the zoo in innovative ways. The app requires downloading and registration to access its interactive features.
Dartmoor Zoo has announced the birth of meerkat triplets and is launching a naming competition for visitors. The zoo is celebrating the arrival of multiple sets of baby animals at the facility.
Dartmoor Zoo celebrates six months since the birth of Zeya on March 29th, 2026. The milestone marks an important development for the young animal at the facility.
Dartmoor Zoo has achieved BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accreditation, marking a significant recognition of excellence. This accreditation demonstrates the zoo's commitment to high standards in animal care and management.
Dartmoor Zoo explores the therapeutic benefits of experiencing wildlife in close proximity, highlighting how animal encounters can positively impact mental wellbeing. The post examines the powerful connection between visitors and animals like tigers and marmosets in wildlife spaces.
Dartmoor Zoo celebrates World Serval Day, a global awareness initiative highlighting Africa's remarkable wild cat species. The day focuses on raising consciousness about servals and their conservation.
SeaMoor Lotto is a weekly lottery initiative that supports charitable causes in the South Hams and West Devon regions. The lottery program appears to be associated with Dartmoor Zoo's fundraising efforts.
Dartmoor Zoo is inviting visitors to participate in naming a butterfly as part of their biodiversity conservation efforts. The zoo continues its commitment to promoting native wildlife on their site.
Zeya, one of only 15 Amur leopards born globally in 2025, is now on public display at Dartmoor Zoo. The rare big cat has already generated significant visitor interest since arriving at the zoo.
Dartmoor Zoo celebrates International Zebra Day, dedicated to highlighting these distinctive black-and-white striped animals. The event shines a spotlight on zebras and their significance.
Dartmoor Zoo is offering limited edition Valentine's Day adoptions as a special promotional gift opportunity. Visitors can adopt an animal or gift an adoption to a loved one during this festive campaign.
Dartmoor Zoo is celebrating one year since welcoming Churchill, a male serval, who arrived on January 21st, 2024. The arrival marked a significant moment that transformed Churchill's life at the zoo.
Dartmoor Zoo is offering a Christmas MEGA Bundle starting from just £5, promising a magical holiday experience. The special festive package is now available for visitors looking for affordable seasonal fun.
Dartmoor Zoo is joining wildlife enthusiasts globally to celebrate Wolf Awareness Week 2025 from October 19th to 25th. The event aims to raise awareness about wolves and their conservation.
Dartmoor Zoo's meerkat pair Ben and Geri have welcomed two new pups born on July 24th. The zoo has announced names for the young meerkats.
Dartmoor Zoo has partnered with Devon Contract Waste and Olives Et Al to provide enrichment activities for their animals using olive barrels. An animal named Dragan is enjoying interactive play with these unique barrel-based enrichment items.