Daily Events at Twycross Zoo

• Gorilla Takeover

Meerkat Talk

• 10:00 am
• Duration: 15 mins
• Meerkat habitat

Embark on an adventure into the fascinating world of meerkats with our public talk. This talk will offer you a glimpse into the captivating behaviours and social dynamics of these charismatic, cheeky creatures from the African savannahs.

• Lemur Takeover

Amazing Adaptations Talk

• 10:30 am
• Duration: 15 mins
• Plaza Stage

Discover something new in this family-friendly live show from our education team. With fascinating wildlife stories and engaging demonstrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

• Lemur Takeover

Bonobo Talk

• 11:00 am
• Duration: 15 mins
• Bonobos of the Congo Basin

We are the only Zoo in the UK to house our closest living relative, the Bonobo. Discover the intriguing behaviours and complex social structures of this species, from our education rangers!

• Gorilla Takeover

Gorilla Ranger Chat

• 11:30 am
• Duration: 15 mins
• Gorilla habitat

Speak to one of our education rangers at our Western Lowland Gorilla talk. Learn about their complex behaviours, intricate social structures, and the critical conservation challenges they face. 

• Lemur Takeover

Humbolt Penguin Talk & Feed

• 12:15 pm
• Duration: 15-20 mins
• Penguin Habitat

Step into the fascinating world of the Humboldt penguins with our talk and feed. Join our Ranger at the penguin habitat to learn all about the Humboldt penguins, whilst our Keeper dishes out the penguin's fish to the flock.

• Lemur Takeover

Butterfly House: Meet the Keeper

• 12:30 pm
• Duration: 15-20 mins
• Butterfly House

Come inside to the Butterfly House to chat to one of our wonderful keepers about all things Butterflies, Moths and Birds!

 

• Lemur Takeover

Ape Feed - Meet the Keeper

• 12:40 pm
• Duration: 15 mins
• Check our '"What's On" board to find out

Catch the daily Great Ape feed to see one of our incredible apes enjoy a scatter feed. The featured species changes each day - Chimpanzee, Bonobo, Western Lowland Gorilla, or Bornean Orangutan so be sure to check the talk board on arrival to find out who’s being fed at 12:40pm.

• Lemur Takeover

Lemur Feed and Keeper Q&A

• 12:45 pm
• Duration: 15 mins
• Lemur Habitat

See our ring-tailed lemurs at feeding time and enjoy a live Q&A with our expert keepers. Learn more about their behaviour, daily care and the important conservation work helping to protect lemurs in the wild.

• Lemur Takeover

Zoo Knows Best

• 2:30 pm
• Duration: 30 mins
• Plaza Stage

Think you know your stuff? Be at the Plaza Stage at 14:30 every day for our animal-themed family quiz. Put your knowledge to the test, spin the mega prize wheel and see what Twycross Zoo prize you could win.

• Lemur Takeover

Aldabra Tortoise Talk and Feed

• 2:30 pm
• Duration: 15 mins
• Aldabra Tortoise Habitat

Prepare for a captivating journey into the world of one of the planet's longest-living creatures, the Aldabra tortoise. Twycross Zoo invites you to a special talk and feed where you’ll learn about these gentle giants and their extraordinary lives. 

• Lemur Takeover

Big Cat Talk & Feed

• 3:15 pm
• Duration: 15
• Check our '"What's On" board to find out

*Subject to change daily

Join us for an exciting, educational talk with one of our fascinating big cats! Each day, our talk board will display which magnificent big cat will be featured. Whether it's the rarest big cat the Amur leopard, the critically endangered Sumatran tiger or the elusive 'ghost of the mountain' the snow leopard, you will gain insights into their habitats, behaviours, and conservation efforts.

• Lemur Takeover

Lemur Talk

• 3:45 pm
• Duration: 15 mins
• Ring-tailed Lemur Enclosure

Discover the fascinating world of ring-tailed lemurs and learn why these iconic primates are ruled by females, how they use their famous striped tails to communicate, and what makes life in a lemur troop so unique.