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Shaun the Sheep rubs shoulders with giraffes and cheetahs at Bristol Zoo Project

The iconic animated character Shaun the Sheep is heading to the zoo this Christmas for a rather ‘ewe-nique’ festive trail.

The much-loved family favourite is headlining a new family art trail at Bristol Zoo Project, which is near J17 of the M5.

‘Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock’ has just got underway and features 12 giant Shaun sculptures located across the zoo for visitors...

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Spooktacular family fun at London Zoo this Halloween half-term

Boo at the Zoo Saturday 19 October – Sunday 3 November 2024

For Halloween fun that’s hairy-but-not-too-scary, families can head to London Zoo this October half-term for Boo at the Zoo .

The fun kicks off at the eerie Halloween hub in the Wildlife Garden, where kids can enjoy spine-tingling Halloween-themed activities. Our Pumpkin Patch awaits, where little ones can pick their own...

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Swing into Monkey Forest this Easter at Whipsnade Zoo 

Enormous new monkey habitat to open at the UK’s largest zoo Opening Friday 29 March

The UK’s largest Zoo isn’t monkeying around this Easter, as Whipsnade Zoo promises to transport visitors to the forests of southeast Asia– with the unveiling of Monkey Forest.

It will be the first time visitors to the conservation zoo will see Sulawesi crested macaques and François langurs . Visitors...

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Soft play sleepovers at Whipsnade Zoo 

UK’s largest Zoo launches overnight slumber parties from Monday 15 January

  The UK’s biggest Zoo is inviting kids to live out their dreams and spend the night at soft play, with the launch of Hullaba-snooze – a brand new overnight experience at Whipsnade Zoo’s Hullabazoo indoor play.  

Spending the evening within roaring distance of the Zoo’s amazing animals, groups of 20 or more...

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Glowing praise for opening night of GloWild at Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo has started off the festive season with a bang, with the launch of their GloWild winter light experience.

This neon extravaganza of immersive installations, light tunnels and illuminated animals is Paignton Zoo’s biggest ever event, and will give visitors the chance to see the zoo like never before.

Alongside the magical illuminations, which take you on a...

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Trick or treat at the UK’s largest zoo

Boo at the Zoo at Whipsnade Zoo Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October

For a wickedly entertaining October half-term, families can trick or treat themselves to a trip to Whipsnade Zoo for its spooktacular annual Boo at the Zoo .  

From Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October , visitors to the conservation zoo can celebrate all things spooky during a fang-tastic day out for the whole family....

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Family fun: 5 outdoor attractions in Wales with free parking

With the cost of living still on the rise and school holidays on the horizon, you may be starting to wonder how you’ll entertain the kids this year while sticking to a budget. As every parent knows, they grow up so fast — so, it’s important to make memories and spend quality time with the whole family while you can. However, paying for transport, meals out, and tickets for attractions also...

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Family fun at Whipsnade Zoo for the Coronation

Coronation Countdown Keepers at London and Whipsnade Zoos prepare for Coronation Weekend celebrations

Animals at ZSL’s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend.

Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to...

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Whipsnade Zoo launches UK’s first hippo experience

Hip Hip Hooray! Whipsnade Zoo launches UK’s first hippo experience Tickets on sale from 23 March 2023

In a UK first, Whipsnade Zoo, is inviting visitors to get closer to wildlife and ‘Meet our Common Hippos’ Hodor and Lola – as part of an exciting new experience at the conservation zoo.   

From Thursday 4 May hippo fanatics will be able to join expert zookeepers behind-the-scenes at...

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Dinosaur themed fun at Edinburgh Zoo

A series of dinosaur events has been launched by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dinosaurs! at Edinburgh Zoo. The wildlife conservation charity welcomed over 20 animatronic dinosaurs to the zoo last year and is inviting visitors to travel back in time again this April with a whole host of dino-themed activities.

Steve Brusatte,...

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