Celebrating World Golden Lion Tamarin Day at Newquay Zoo
Today, we join the world in celebrating Golden Lion Tamarin Day, a special occasion dedicated to raising awareness about these incredible creatures and the conservation efforts that have helped bring them back from the brink of extinction. Golden lion tamarins,…
Schools go free 2023: Celebrating a century of conservation, education and inspiration
From January through to June our zoos have welcomed over 1,000 schools including over 40,000 pupils and teachers.
This initiative aims to encourage learning about nature and conservation, but also ensure these magical moments are accessible to every pupil, regardless of their financial situation
Amazing zebras: top 5 facts that will dazzle you!
Lovely ladies, Luna, Layla and Ziga are our three Chapman’s zebras. They live alongside our nyala antelopes and wildebeest, and with their glamorous coats of black and white stripes, they always stand out from the herd(s)! While we all know…
Superb skinks: top 5 facts that will surprise you!
We’ve just welcomed two Solomon Island skinks to our Tropical House here in Newquay. Known as the giant skink, the zebra skink and the monkey-tailed skink, these scaly creatures are well worth a visit! Check out these top 5 facts…
Marvellous meerkats: top 5 facts that will fascinate you!
We have seven of these adorable little creatures here at Newquay, and they continue to be one of our most popular animals. Check out our top 5 fun meerkat facts to find out why, and learn about some of the…
Red pandas: 5 fabulous facts that will leave you smitten
Are you a lover of cuteness? Then prepare to have your heart melted by the adorable and fascinating red pandas of Newquay Zoo. Superstar Seren has been making our visitors swoon since she arrived in 2019. Our newest addition, Sundara,…
Newquay Zoo’s top 5 zoo hacks
With hundreds of animals, along with 13 acres of lush, sub-tropical gardens to explore, you’ll find something new around every corner at Newquay Zoo. Located just a short walk away from Newquay’s train and bus stations, Newquay Zoo is one…
Visayan warty piglets: top 5 surprising facts that will melt your heart!
Get ready to swoon! Newquay Zoo recently welcomed two little bundles of cuteness into our Visayan warty pig family and we can’t get enough. But what exactly are these unusual animals that are possibly the rarest pigs in the world?…
Crowns in the animal kingdom
If you thought that only kings and queens could be crowned, think again! Here are just some of species from the animal kingdom that are rocking regal headgear. Blue-crowned hanging parrots Male blue-crowned hanging parrots have a characteristic blue ‘crown’…
