It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Johnson, our nine-year-old capybara, and Al, our 20-year-old Brazilian tapir. Following careful assessment and consultation between our veterinary and animal care teams, the difficult decision was made to humanely…
As you will know, Wild Planet Trust announced at the beginning of Autumn that it was seeking investment to secure the future of both Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo, after financial challenges resulted in the charity no longer being able…
Wild Planet Trust is delighted to confirm today that a new owner has been found for two of the South West’s most beloved attractions, Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. Libéma, a Dutch leisure company consisting of more than 20 businesses,…
Newquay Zoo has been awarded a Gold medal in this year’s Britain in Bloom competition, a standout achievement for its first-ever entry into the prestigious national horticultural event. The award recognises the zoo’s vibrant planting schemes, which enhance the visitor…
A week after Wild Planet Trust – the charity behind Newquay Zoo in Cornwall and Paignton Zoo in Devon – announced it was seeking investment for its zoos, the charity says it has been encouraged by an outpouring of community…
Statement from Newquay Zoo (Monday 18 August 2025) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shaun, our beloved 5-year-old South American tapir. Shaun passed away on Sunday 17 August, when he was humanely euthanised due to…
Friday 25 July 2025 Chester Zoo and Wild Planet Trust are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at strengthening their shared mission and accelerating progress toward key strategic goals. This includes advancing conservation efforts and enhancing commercial performance, during…
Zoo-goers are in for a treat this summer as Newquay Zoo unveils its game-changing virtual reality experience that’ll transport you across the globe in minutes. The Cornwall attraction has teamed up with Wild Immersion to launch an incredible VR adventure that…
Newquay Zoo has welcomed two of the world’s rarest carnivores – a young pair of endangered brown hyenas – making it the only zoo in the South West, and just one of two in the UK, to house this elusive…
We wanted to share an important update on our Carpathian lynx kitten and the Linking Lynx expert network. After a series of thorough behavioural tests at Zoo Karlsruhe in Germany, the Linking Lynx team has decided that our lynx kitten…
