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Formerly Paradise Wildlife Park — home to tigers, lions and red pandas in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire Zoo has unveiled Lemurs of Madagascar, a new immersive walkthrough habitat featuring Ring-tailed Lemurs, Red-bellied Lemurs, and Madagascan Whistling Ducks. The naturalistic environment reflects Madagascar's unique ecosystem and opens to visitors this summer as part of standard zoo admission.
FeaturedHertfordshire Zoo has announced the birth of two healthy black and rufous sengi pups born on 22nd April to parents Nuru and Mala, marking the second consecutive breeding success for this rare African species. This unprecedented milestone follows the first ever successful UK breeding of the species just months earlier, providing invaluable insights into their reproductive biology in captive environments.
FeaturedHertfordshire Zoo's Conservation Programme Manager Andrea Dempsey attended a roundtable with UK Nature Minister Mary Creagh MP and representatives from DEFRA and Natural England to discuss species reintroductions and conservation translocations. The meeting followed successful advocacy by BIAZA members, including Hertfordshire Zoo, to have reintroductions and conservation translocations included in the government's Environmental Improvement Plan as a key action for halting wildlife decline by 2030.
Hertfordshire Zoo launches Summer Evenings, an exclusive after-hours visitor experience running Saturday evenings from 30 May through June with a vibrant Mexican theme. The event features evening access to animal habitats, the World of Dinosaurs, Mexican street food, live entertainment including mariachi bands and dancers, and complimentary sombrero hats for the first 500 guests each evening.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting exclusive evening access events on Saturday 30th May and every Saturday in June from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, featuring a vibrant Mexican theme with entertainment, food, and drinks. The first 500 guests each evening will receive a free sombrero, and visitors can explore the zoo's animal habitats and World of Dinosaurs in a twilight setting.
Hertfordshire Zoo officially opened its Native Species Festival on 25 May 2026, a week-long celebration of native British wildlife from fungi to hedgehogs. The festival features educational talks, birdwatching activities, bug hotel demonstrations, and visits from UK conservation organisations, running until 29 May 2026 and included with standard admission.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting a dedicated Red Panda Weekend on 1–2 August 2026. The event offers visitors a special opportunity to engage with red pandas during the summer holidays.
Hertfordshire Zoo is launching its Summer Evenings programme with events on 13, 20, and 27 June 2026. The seasonal attraction offers visitors an extended experience during the summer months.
FeaturedAn ultrasound has confirmed that a resident tapir at Hertfordshire Zoo is pregnant. The zoo announced the news on 14 May 2026.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting a week-long Native Species Festival celebrating UK wildlife, from hedgehogs to fungi, with talks, feeding sessions, and interactive activities. The festival is included with standard zoo admission and runs during the May half term.
FeaturedFifi, a 20-year-old female Lowland tapir at Hertfordshire Zoo, is expecting a calf, confirmed by ultrasound scan performed by the zoo's veterinary team. The pregnancy is significant for the European Endangered Species Programme, as Fifi is an experienced mother and the species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Hertfordshire Zoo will host a Native Species Festival from 25th–29th May 2026, dedicated to celebrating wildlife found across the UK and UK Overseas Territories. The zoo, as the proud host of the IUCN Centre for Species Survival UK, will offer visitors insights into native species conservation and practical ways to support nature.
FeaturedAn ultrasound has confirmed that a resident tapir at Hertfordshire Zoo is pregnant. The news was announced on 14th May 2026.
Hertfordshire Zoo is offering a range of half-term attractions in May 2026, including daily live stage shows, an immersive dinosaur walk with life-sized moving dinosaurs, and keeper talks about animal care and conservation. Visitors can also meet baby dinosaurs at the Safari Stage and explore the zoo's collection of big cats and other animals.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting a Natives Species Festival on 25 May 2026. The event celebrates native species and biodiversity.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting a 'Dine for Wildlife' event on 4 July 2026. The event combines dining with wildlife conservation support.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting a Bank Holiday weekend celebration featuring encounters with Asiatic lions Sonika and Sahee at the Lions of India habitat. The zoo is also launching a brand new Dino Adventure Golf course with 9 holes set among life-like animatronic dinosaurs, alongside the existing World of Dinosaurs attraction and interactive Safari Stage shows.
Hertfordshire Zoo is hosting a Red Panda Weekend on 1–2 August 2026. The event offers visitors a special opportunity to focus on red pandas during the weekend.
Hertfordshire Zoo has launched a new Dino Adventure Golf course featuring 9 holes set amongst life-like animatronic dinosaurs. The attraction is designed as a family-friendly outdoor activity for visitors of all ages.
Hertfordshire Zoo is offering a 'Go Wild' activity programme during May Half Term on 23 May 2026. The event provides family-friendly activities during the school holiday.