Easter at Twycross Zoo
- 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026
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Under 2s go free
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Learn more about bonobos
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Pay for a day, visit free for a year
This Easter, get ready for wild adventures as you explore Bonobos of the Congo Basin - the new home of the UK’s only bonobo troop, the revitalised chimpanzee habitat, and take on the new Zoo Crew: Ape Adventure family trail.
Opening this Easter: Bonobos of the Congo Basin
Journey to the riverside forest, south of the Congo and come face-to-face with our closest living relatives as they explore their expansive new habitat
Step inside and explore NEW interactive discovery points to learn what makes this extraordinary ape unique
Hear from the inspiring people working in the forest to protect this species and discover what you can do to help too
PLUS, catch a glimpse of our baby bonobo - the future of his endangered species
Opening 28 March 2026
Only at Twycross Zoo
Take on the Zoo Crew: Ape Adventure
Take on the Zoo Crew: Ape Adventure family trail as you journey across the zoo with fun discovery points, hands‑on educational activities and talks that help you learn more about our closest living relatives.
Plus, meet your favourite characters and real-life animals from the deep, dark wood as you wander through The Gruffalo Discovery Land. Then, continue your adventure across the zoo, home to hundreds of awe‑inspiring animals including rhinos, giraffes, tigers, primates, reptiles and so much more.
Dive into an Easter filled with wild discovery.
More about bonobos...
We're proud to be the only UK zoo home to this incredible, and often unheard of great ape species. Discover more about our work to protect them, here at Twycross Zoo and in the wild...
