Place of study: University of Leeds Course: BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) Placement focus: Sustainable Palm Oil Q. What’s your role at Newquay Zoo? A. I am currently studying Biological Sciences (Zoology) at the University of Leeds and am doing my…
During our 2 week January closure we’ve been busy and our team has achieved a huge amount! We’ve tackled the big jobs that make a mess and the areas that would be difficult to work in if visitors were using…
Bao, an Owston’s palm civet who lived at Newquay Zoo, has died aged 17 and a half. So little is known about Owston’s palm civets that there is no average lifespan listed for the species, but it is thought that…
As part of Wild Planet Trust, we believe that every action matters, so here are just a few suggestions to help make your New Year’s resolution really count in 2023.
December 14 is Monkey Day, so what better time to meet the different species of monkey we have here at Newquay Zoo! Pygmy marmoset Pygmy marmosets are the smallest of all monkey species. They are usually between 12 and 15cm…
We believe that it is better to use sustainable palm oil, instead of using palm oil that harms the environment or boycotting the product altogether. But what exactly does ‘sustainable’ palm oil mean? Certification The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil…
You may have seen the news that there have been several confirmed cases of bird flu in the UK, and that our sister zoo Paignton Zoo has had to close temporarily due to the disease. Here are the answers to…
Orang-utans are critically endangered in the wild, but did you know that there is one simple way you can help protect their habitats? Wild orang-utans have global legal protection, however they are still critically endangered and face many threats. Along…
It’s not difficult to see where golden lion tamarins get their name from! While they might be small (just 8 inches tall on average), their bright orange manes are every bit as impressive as that of an African lion. Along…
Wednesday, 25 May is World Otter Day – a day to celebrate these otterly amazing creatures and to raise awareness that they need our protection. Our otters We have eight Asian short-clawed otters here at Newquay– breeding pair Topan and…
