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The UK's first drive-through safari park in Wiltshire.
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.
The zoo has announced additional dates for its festive winter experience, The Festival of Light. The expansion reflects strong visitor demand for the seasonal attraction.
The zoo has released a behind-the-scenes video for International Red Panda Day featuring a new red panda cub undergoing a health check. The footage offers visitors an exclusive look at the cub's care and veterinary assessment.
Young wolves are now visible to visitors in the Drive-Through Safari section of Wolf Wood. A warning sign alerts drivers to watch for the wolf pups on the road.
Grey Crowned Cranes Neema and Yoweri have been introduced and formed an immediate bond at the zoo. The pair's successful pairing is significant for the species, which relies on strong pair bonds for breeding and social stability.
The Marquess and Marchioness of Bath hosted a gala event that raised £100,000 for Tusk, an African conservation organisation. The celebration marked over 20 years of partnership and was held against the backdrop of the Icons of the Sky 2026 exhibition.
Longleat's custom hot air balloons shaped like a lion (Simbaloo) and koala (Adelaide) were prominently displayed throughout the three-day Icons of the Sky 2026 event. The balloons appeared both in flight and tethered on the ground as centrepiece attractions.
Longleat is hosting Icons of the Sky, a weekend spectacle attracting both visitors and wildlife. The event is currently in its second day.
Icons of the Sky 2026 opened today, Friday 11 September, at Longleat with a full day of aerial entertainment including hot air balloons, wingwalkers, and special planes. The event marks the beginning of a seasonal attraction combining aviation spectacle with the zoo visitor experience.
The RAF Red Arrows have cancelled their scheduled fly past at Longleat on Friday due to a change in operational plans. Icons of the Sky remains a full weekend of aviation displays with several new additions to the programme.
The RAF Red Arrows will perform a celebratory fly past at 2.15pm on Friday 11 September, opening the Icons of the Sky air display. The event marks a significant visitor attraction featuring military aviation heritage.
A new lantern-based visitor attraction called Legendary Worlds is launching as part of The Festival of Light. The display features spectacular lantern installations designed to engage zoo visitors.
FeaturedChilean flamingo chicks have hatched at the zoo and will be visible to visitors this bank holiday weekend. The hatchings are part of the zoo's broader summer breeding season.
FeaturedA zoo has expanded its backing for the Great Bustard Group's conservation efforts, contributing to a population boost for this once-extinct bird species. The Great Bustard represents a significant reintroduction success story in the UK, with the species having been absent for over a century before recent restoration efforts began.
Whipsnade Zoo has released a new video featuring their wolf pups to mark International Wolf Day. The release highlights the zoo's wolf population and raises awareness for the species on this global observance day.
Extreme summer heat has exposed archaeological remains of a long-lost watermill at the Park, revealing hidden features of the estate's historical landscape. The watermill was fed by a 'leat' (water channel) that is believed to have given the Estate its name.
Longleat is highlighting its historic library collection ahead of a major eclipse event, with documents revealing 17th-century astrological perspectives on similar celestial phenomena. The Met Office has described the upcoming eclipse as the greatest since 1999.
The RAF Red Arrows will conduct a special flypast to celebrate the zoo's 60th anniversary of its pioneering safari. The aerial display marks a significant milestone in the zoo's history.
Longleat Safari Park is marking six decades of housing lions since opening as the first drive-through safari park outside Africa. The milestone reflects the zoo's long history of big cat conservation and visitor education through its pioneering safari experience.