Midlands
A 4-mile drive-through safari and theme park in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
FeaturedTwo Humboldt penguin chicks, named Oasis and Ozzy, have hatched at the zoo's Penguin Cove following successful breeding. The chicks are part of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria's conservation breeding programme for this vulnerable species, which has only approximately 20,000 individuals remaining in the wild.
The zoo is offering free Little Penguin Wristbands during May for children between 0.8m and 1m in height to celebrate the hatching of two Humboldt penguin chicks. The wristbands provide access to smaller rides within the Adventure Theme Park and can be collected from the Wristband Office with the purchase of a Ride Wristband.
FeaturedTwo giraffe calves, Olive (born January 2026) and Namara (born October 2025), are now on display at West Midlands Safari Park as part of the Giraffe Jamboree celebrations. Visitors will be able to spot the calves exploring their habitat alongside the rest of the herd during the festival.
West Midlands Safari Park is hosting Giraffe Jamboree, a month-long family festival running 2–31 May featuring live stunt shows, giraffe feeding, and conservation activities. The event supports the Giraffe Conservation Foundation's work protecting Nubian giraffes in Uganda, with highlights including the Jumping Giraffes Live Show, giraffe trail activities, and encounters with calves Olive and Namara.
FeaturedThree lion cubs born at the zoo on 13 April 2025 marked their first birthday with an enrichment activity featuring a zebra-print cardboard cake filled with meat. The celebration highlighted the importance of enrichment for big cats and the conservation significance of the birth, as lions are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN with only 22,000–25,000 remaining in Africa.
The zoo is running its annual Easter Eggstravaganza event featuring guest activities including an Easter egg trail, live entertainment, and photo opportunities with costumed characters. The event focuses on native British species and conservation education, with the park decorated with Easter theming and photo points.
Keepers at the zoo provided Easter-themed enrichment for their colony of 15 Humboldt penguins, including floating egg toys in the pool and fish-filled eggs hidden in the habitat. The activity encouraged natural foraging and problem-solving behaviours while adding a seasonal celebration to the park.
West Midlands Safari Park has won four awards at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2026, including Business Events Venue of the Year, Experience of the Year for the Wild Keeper Retreat Package, and Highly Commended for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism. Head of Wildlife Angela Potter also won the prestigious Worcestershire's Unsung Hero Award, recognising her 45-year career dedicated to animal care, conservation and education.
FeaturedTwo giraffe calves, Namara and Olive, are now on display at the zoo and can be seen exploring their habitats on the Safari-Drive. The arrivals are part of the zoo's newest animal collection.
A nature-inspired Easter event runs from 28 March to 12 April 2026, featuring egg hunts, live entertainment, and new characters Petal and Professor Pollen. The zoo's conservation team will highlight native UK species and encourage visitors to support wildlife in their own gardens.
A male camel named Jochi has arrived at the zoo and is now exploring his habitat on the Safari-Drive. Visitors can observe the new arrival during the Easter event.
FeaturedA female Northern giraffe gave birth on 20 January 2026, with keepers witnessing the rare daytime birth and the six-foot calf standing within 40 minutes. This is Arusha's fifth calf and an important milestone for the giraffe EEP breeding programme, which supports conservation of the vulnerable Northern giraffe species.
FeaturedJochi, a male Bactrian camel, has arrived at WMSP from Welsh Mountain Zoo this week to join the zoo's resident female camels. Bactrian camels are adapted to extreme climates with two humps for fat storage and thick coats protecting them from freezing winters and scorching summers.
Families visiting West Midlands Safari Park in February can travel free on Worcestershire on Demand buses to the park entrance, with the new North West zone launch. Visitors using the service also receive 50% off Safari Minibus or Safari Truck Guided Tours when showing proof of their journey at Main Reception.
A five-year-old female meerkat named Indigo and her two-year-old daughter Lilac arrived at the park in December as potential breeding companions for resident male Louie. The trio were successfully introduced in January and keepers report positive bonding, with hopes for future offspring to contribute to the managed population.
A resident male meerkat named Louie has been successfully introduced to two new female meerkats, with keepers reporting strong social bonding following the January pairing. The zoo is hopeful the group will breed, contributing valuable offspring to the managed meerkat population as part of responsible conservation breeding programmes.
FeaturedThe birth of the new Northern giraffe calf represents another milestone for the giraffe EEP (EAZA Ex-situ Programme), which coordinates collaborative breeding efforts across European zoos to conserve the vulnerable species. Northern giraffes face extinction threats from habitat loss, poaching, and climate change, making each birth significant for species survival.
FeaturedA Northern giraffe calf was born on 20 January 2026 to 14-year-old mother Arusha, with keepers witnessing the rare daytime birth. The healthy six-foot calf stood and suckled within the first hour, and will soon undergo a veterinary health check to determine its sex and receive a name beginning with 'O'.
Popular children's characters including Bluey, Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol's Chase, and Paddington will meet guests during a nine-day event from 14–22 February. New additions include Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse and SpongeBob SquarePants, with ticketed meet-and-greet sessions included in admission.
The zoo's conservation team is championing penguin protection in partnership with the Global Penguin Society during February half term. Guests can learn about penguin conservation, make pledges, and help raise funds to protect penguins threatened by climate change, overfishing, and habitat destruction.