This morning, Saturday 1 April, keepers at Newquay Zoo were delighted to reveal a new species of snake to the world. Dubbed a miracle by the scientific community, the snake has two heads, which function independently of each other, but…
Visitors to Newquay Zoo are being invited to help create eggs-traordinary artwork this Easter designed to celebrate our planet and show our commitment to protect it. The artwork will include pledges, made by our visitors, to make small lifestyle changes…
This month, keepers at Newquay Zoo were delighted by the birth of a baby white-throated capuchin monkey. The infant was born overnight between Monday 6 March and Tuesday 7 March. Newquay Zoo is home to a family of capuchins: mum…
Newquay Zoo has just become home to a Critically Endangered big-headed turtle, which not only has a very large head in comparison to its body, but a striking neon stripe that runs around its shell. Once it reaches maturity, the…
A tiny Goeldi’s monkey, weighing as little as a golf ball, has been born at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall. The new monkey was born to first-time parents Rina and Max last month, and the baby is now starting to investigate…
Newquay Zoo in Cornwall has added another species to its collection with the arrival of two tiny Java mouse-deer. However, these deer won’t be pulling Santa’s sleigh any time soon, as mouse-deer grow to an average height of just 30cm…
Newquay Zoo is commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II with the creation of the new Queen’s Grove on the zoo’s Savannah paddock. The Queen’s Grove is part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, which was initially launched to celebrate Her…
Newquay Zoo has announced that school groups can visit for free throughout 2023 as part of a momentous campaign to mark the 100-year anniversary of their sister zoo in Paignton. This offer is available to both primary and secondary school…
Keepers and visitors at Newquay Zoo were delighted to see that Endangered Philippine spotted deer Belle had given birth to a healthy little fawn last weekend. Within minutes of being born, the fawn was up on its feet and following…
Newquay Zoo will be the location for the 8th UK and Ireland Regional Environment Enrichment Conference, which will take place from Sunday, 11 September to Wednesday, 14 September. The conference will provide animal carers from across the UK and Ireland…
