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Published on 25th February 2019

Twycross Zoo thanks visitors for record-breaking February half-term!

The sun was shining on Twycross Zoo during February half term as we welcomed a record breaking number of visitors, more than 62,000 in just 9 days!

Published on 6th February 2019

Supporting Wildtracks and the spider monkeys in Belize

Did you know your zoo admission not only helps us support our conservation partners but also to send our experts to support conservation activities around the world!

Published on 1st January 2019

Start the new year by protecting bonobos in the wild

Do you know one of the most simple ways to protect bonobos in the wild? Mobile phone recycling!

Published on 20th December 2018

Palm Oil: Are your Christmas essentials sustainable?

You may have heard a lot about palm oil in the news recently - but what is it, why is it important and where can you find it?

Published on 18th December 2018

Twycross Zoo remembers its founders with blue plaques

The legacy of Twycross Zoo founders, Molly Badham MBE and Nathalie Evans, lives on 55 years after it all began, as we recognised their contribution welcoming special guests to the unveiling of their blue plaques.

Published on 15th November 2018

Twycross Zoo awarded with WAZA Nature Connect Grant

Running in parallel with Ape Action Africa, Twycross Zoo has been running a unique five week programme for local families called TZ Family Tree; together we grow.
Find out how you can get involved to save our native habitats...

Published on 1st September 2018

A r-ele big achievement for Team TZ!

Every month the Twycross Zoo Veterinary Team nominate an animal for an achievement award for bravery. The winners for September 2018 is Esha & Noorjahan the Asian elephants...

Published on 15th August 2018

Top 10 things to do at Twycross Zoo

With so much to see and do here at the zoo, here's our top picks for the ultimate day out this summer for all the family.