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It’s 60 days until we turn 60… We’re inviting you to share your memories of our beloved zoo

27th Mar 2023

On 26 May 1963, Molly Badham MBE and Nathalie Evans opened the gates of Twycross Zoo… Embarking on a journey that would transform Twycross Zoo into an internationally recognised conservation charity.

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The Butterfly Effect

9th Mar 2023

On Thursday 30 March 2023, Twycross Zoo will host an evening talk, in collaboration with ‘Butterfly Conservation’. Butterfly Conservation is one of the charity’s conservation partners and this event spotlights the zoo’s commitment to native species and the importance of butterflies for climate change and our environment.

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International Women’s Day

8th Mar 2023

On International Women’s Day (IWD), Twycross Zoo is celebrating both its pioneering female founders, Molly Badham MBE and Nathalie Evans, and the UK’s only group of female-led great apes, the bonobo, who are vital for the survival of their species.

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Celebrating British springtime animals

6th Mar 2023

This Spring, at Twycross Zoo, we’re celebrating wonderful native British springtime animals. On your next visit to the zoo, take part in our Spring Trail. Or, if you’ve completed the trail, keep reading to discover more facts about these amazing animals that live on our doorstep…

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