Wales
A farm, zoo and funfair in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Folly Farm is offering Mini Vet sessions for children aged 4-8 on select Mondays throughout the summer holidays, where young visitors can learn animal health checking at the Lion Research Centre. Sessions last 30 minutes, cost £4 per person, and profits are donated to conservation partner Wildlife Vets International.
Folly Farm will feature pop-up pirate play sessions daily at the Pirate Island play area throughout the summer holidays, with additional character meet-and-greets featuring Henrietta the hen and Meep the sheep. Visitors are encouraged to photograph the characters and share on social media.
Folly Farm is offering glitter tattoos daily from 2:30–4pm near the VR ride and bar, featuring animal and character designs. Tattoos cost £5 per person or two for £8.
Folly Farm will celebrate World Lion Day on Tuesday 11 August with keeper talks, feeding demonstrations, crafts, and a special conservation talk by James from Safina Lion Conservation. All donations collected will support lion conservation work in the wild.
Folly Farm will host a daily Zoo Discovery Table at 12pm outside the Lion Research Centre, featuring animal specimens such as skull replicas, teeth, and fur alongside expert staff. Visitors can learn about animals both in the zoo and in the wild.
Folly Farm is offering daily meet and greet sessions at the barn where visitors can get close to a variety of animals with the Jolly Farmers team. Times and featured animals vary throughout the day.
Folly Farm is bringing back its popular 'Mini Vet' interactive sessions throughout the summer school holidays, running on Mondays from 27 July to 24 August. Children aged 4–8 can learn animal health checks from the zoo team, receive a certificate, and help raise funds for conservation partner Wildlife Vets International.
Folly Farm's Jolly Barn and rare breed paddocks have welcomed multiple spring births including goat kids, lambs, and an alpaca cria. The farm is celebrating the wave of new arrivals across its rare breed collection.
FeaturedA litter of Large Black piglets has been born to mother Mabel at Folly Farm, marking a significant conservation milestone for this critically endangered native British breed. The Large Black pig is classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, with numbers dangerously low due to the rise of intensive commercial farming.
Donkey jenny Luna gave birth to foal Duke on 25 May at Folly Farm's Jolly Barn. The foal has settled into the farm and will meet visitors during the day before returning to grazing paddocks in the afternoons.
Donkey jenny Sandy gave birth to foal Dahlia on 16 May at Folly Farm's Jolly Barn. The foal has settled into the farm and will meet visitors during the day before returning to grazing paddocks in the afternoons.
A UK zoo is participating in the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, offering a 12.5% discount on standard day admission tickets from 25 June to 1 September 2026. The discount also applies to children's meals, holiday park admission, and school and group visits, with visitors still eligible for a free return visit within seven days.
FeaturedTwo vulnerable Humboldt penguin chicks, named Apollo and Artemis, hatched on 16 and 17 April at the zoo's Penguin Coast exhibit. The chicks are the first penguin births since 2024 and are part of the European Breeding Programme for this at-risk species.
FeaturedA male red panda named Momo has arrived at Folly Farm and is now on display in the Asian Adventure exhibit alongside Ariel. The arrival was announced through a newsletter competition that has now closed.
Pupils from Monkton Priory CP School in Pembroke visited the zoo as part of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday celebrations, learning about endangered species including lions, penguins and rhinos from the Conservation Officer. The visit culminated in the pupils singing 'Penblwydd Hapus' to Sir David.
The zoo is marking Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on 8 May with staff quizzes, photo opportunities, and a new inspirational quote sign at the entrance. The celebrations highlight the zoo's commitment to conservation and the lasting influence of Attenborough's work on animal keepers and the public.
FeaturedA male alpaca cria was born on 22 April and named David Alpacanborough in honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday. The cria's mother is Carina, and the birth coincided with World Earth Day celebrations at the zoo.
The zoo has been awarded the 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award, placing it in the top 10% of businesses worldwide for consistently delivering great service. The award recognises the zoo's commitment to guest experience and the dedication of its staff across all departments.
FeaturedMomo, an 11-month-old male red panda, has arrived at the zoo from Fota Wildlife Park in Ireland to join female red panda Ariel as part of the European Breeding Programme. The pair will eventually be considered for breeding to support the endangered species, which faces pressure from habitat loss in the wild.
The red panda enclosure in Asian Adventure has been renovated ahead of the new arrivals, with improved home facilities, additional climbing areas, shelters and platforms. The upgrades provide the animals with more space to explore and climb while offering visitors optimal viewing opportunities.