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.

Celebrate our Lemur Takeover at the Plaza Stage with live shows, interactive games and family fun throughout the day

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.

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!

Celebrate our Lemur Takeover at the Plaza Stage with live shows, interactive games and family fun throughout the day

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the fascinating lives of orangutans at Twycross Zoo. This engaging talk will provide you with unique insights into these incredible primates, known for their intelligence, remarkable agility, and captivating personalities.

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.

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

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.

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.

With their vibrant pink feathers and elegant presence, Chilean Flamingos bring life to South America's wetlands. But their habitats are shrinking, and their numbers are declining. By helping protect these iconic birds, you’re also saving the delicate ecosystems they call home. Join our ranger and find out more about these striking birds. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.