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News and events


1 October 2025 - 24 October 2025

Celebrate Positive Ageing Month with free tickets for seniors

We’re offering one free senior entry (with a paying companion) from 1 to 24 October 2025.

9 August 2025

Dinosaur Day: Roar-some fun for all ages

Step back in time and go wild for dinosaurs at Dino Day on Saturday 9 August.

3 August 2025 - 28 September 2025

Quiet Hours and Autism Friendly Afternoons

We are excited to offer a more relaxed and sensory-friendly experience for visitors with sensory requirements.

Conservation and history


History of the zoo

Learn about our history, when we opened, and recent developments.

The role of a modern zoo

Zoos were first created as private collections, or menageries but their aims and objectives have changed greatly.

Breeding programmes

Good zoos are more than simply a place to see animals. We play a vital role in the conservation of species at risk.

Supported conservation projects

More species are facing extinction than ever before. We have a responsibility to ensure their survival.