Rival pet shop owners, Molly Badham MBE and Nathalie Evans, opened the gates of Twycross Zoo on 26 May 1963. Embarking on a journey that would transform Twycross Zoo into an internationally recognised conservation charity, setting standards which are now followed by zoos across the world.
Today, we’re home to hundreds of animals, support global conservation projects and are continually paving the path for the future of endangered species.
Join us for an exciting year as we celebrate our 60 year history and continue our story…
Visit the zoo and join in our anniversary celebration activities... Watch exclusive archive footage from the last six decades and discover the past, present and future of our conservation charity
There's so much to see and do around our 100-acre zoo. Come face to face with some of the most endangered species and get closer to the natural world this January
Book your zoo visit in advance and save up to 38% off our admissions price. Plus, if you're born in 1963... Visit us for FREE* this month
We want to hear your Twycross Zoo memories from across the last six decades. Whether you visited on opening day or yesterday...
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