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Published on 29th July 2020

Twycross Zoo looks back on a ROARsome first year of Tigers!

Ahead of International Tiger Day, we've been looking back over the last 12 months to mark the one year anniversary of the arrival of two critically-endangered Sumatran tigers, Jahly and Sialang.

Published on 9th July 2020

Japura the Bush Dog – July’s Featured Animal

Get an insight into some of our expert Veterinary and Keeper teams work.

Published on 25th June 2020

Twycross Zoo CEO, Dr Sharon Redrobe OBE, warns MPs of a UK animal welfare crisis without government funding in powerful speech at the Zoos and Aquariums all party parliamentary group

Published on 29th May 2020

We looking forward to welcoming you back to Twycross Zoo soon!

Lockdown has been an unusual time and our gates have now been shut for over 2 months (67 days). As a conservation charity, which only makes income from our visitors, this has meant some difficult months for us.

Published on 26th May 2020

Twycross Zoo reaches 57 year birthday with an uncertain future ahead

Today (26th May) marks 57 years since Twycross Zoo opened its gates to the public in 1963 and since its first day the midlands zoo has welcomed over 30 million visitors.

Published on 24th April 2020

Twycross Zoo gives thanks to local NHS hospitals with the arrival of a newborn antelope

During these uncertain times, leading conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, has welcomed the arrival of a male Kirk’s Dik-Dik, and the Midlands zoo is asking for its local communities to name the new arrival!

Published on 24th April 2020

Twycross Zoo calls for supporters to put the FUN in fundraising from home

Since Twycross Zoo launched its donations appeal it has seen its supporters walking, running, and even shaving their heads to raise funds to show their support.

Published on 13th April 2020

Twycross Zoo’s launches vital fundraising to protect its future

Midlands conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, has launched an appeal for donations and is calling on help from its loyal communities to raise funds to celebrate its 57 year past and protect its future.