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Wild Planet Trust launched
1 May 2019One of the region’s top conservation charities is to change its name. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation...
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Selamatkan Yaki update
3 October 2018This is Reyni writing on behalf the Selamatkan Yaki team. Thank you kindly for your thought, we are all safe and well...
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Distance learning: conservation across continents
17 September 2018Conservationists from different sides of the globe are working together to save a rare jungle bird. Staff from...
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Charity zoo’s vaccination plan
29 August 2018The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust and Paignton Zoo are vaccinating wild badgers. It’s part of a multi...
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Cash into conservation
8 February 2018Staff from a locally-based conservation charity travelled to Africa recently to see how donations are helping to reduce...
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Devon conservationists head East
2 January 2018Landslides, giant spiders and the occasional unexploded bomb left over from the Vietnam war were just some of the...
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Trust project wins UN cash
7 November 2017Our flagship project in South East Asia has been awarded a major United Nations grant. Selamatkan Yaki (“Save the...
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Night-light pollution means bats go hungry
26 October 2017For Halloween, a chilling true story of bats. And this time, the bats are the ones in distress. Too many streetlights...
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Zoo says build bed and board for bees!
3 October 2017A research student based at Paignton Zoo has shown the benefits of building hotels for bees. Emily Tyack was studying...
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Trust’s hi-tech presence at London show
22 September 2017A Devon-based conservation charity is attending a major national event - both virtually and actually. The Whitley...
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The UK zoo going 6,000 miles to help an elusive forest bird
29 August 2017A Devon conservation charity is launching a project to help a bird that hasn’t been seen in the wild for nearly 20...
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Trust hosts native species conference
4 July 2017The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust held the BIAZA Native Species Working Group 2017 annual conference on 27th and...
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Trust says a big thank you to volunteers
5 June 2017A local conservation charity is saying an extra special thank you to its volunteers this week. The Whitley Wildlife...
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Trust wins national zoo awards
24 May 2017The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, the charity that runs Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living Coasts in Torquay...
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Conservation ambassadors bring optimism to Devon
1 May 2017A delegation from the frontline of wildlife conservation has visited Paignton Zoo to share some optimism. The visitors...
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South West charities launch global zoo science project
13 March 2017Two local zoological organisations have joined forces with one of the most prestigious names in academia to work on a...
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South West experts unite to fight deadly fungus
28 February 2017Scientists at the region’s leading zoological charity have joined forces with researchers at the University of...
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Trust show-cases “joined-up conservation”
6 January 2017WWCT scientists have been busy demonstrating the benefits of what they call joined-up conservation. Dr Holly Farmer...
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If only the spiders would stand still…
4 January 2017This time each year, zoo keepers take on the mammoth task of counting each and every animal in their collections. ...
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Rare glimpse of chimpanzees
7 November 2016Conservationists in Nigeria supported by a Devon charity have taken the first photographs of chimpanzees in a region not...
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Top 10 native species benefitting from zoos and aquariums
25 August 2016As the State of Nature prepares to release its 2016 report that warns Britain’s wildlife is facing a...
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The ups and downs of conservation
30 May 2016The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, which runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall,...
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World experts gather in Devon
3 May 2016Animal experts from all over the world are gathering at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park to discuss nutrition. Over 50...
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Zoo animals inspire Marathon runner
15 April 2016With days to go before the Virgin Money London Marathon, runner Izzy Warren is taking her inspiration from her place of...
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Devon charity opposes rainforest road
7 March 2016West Country wildlife conservationists are speaking out for the people and rainforests of West Africa. Staff at the...
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Zoo gotta keep running
1 March 2016Zoo colleagues preparing for the Virgin Money London Marathon have struck up a friendly rivalry, although they are based...
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Zoo first for green champ
8 February 2016Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has added to its green credentials. The charity’s Environmental Officer, Pete...
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Charity celebrates volunteer achievements
1 February 2016The Trust has been celebrating the achievements of its volunteers. The dedicated band clocked up the equivalent of 3,000...
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Trust researcher makes rare discovery
27 January 2016A conservationist from a Devon charity has made a crucial discovery in the rainforests of East Africa. She has...
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Life in the slow lane – jungle adventures with the loris man
13 January 2016A South Devon scientist has been talking about his exploits researching strange primates in tropical forests...
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Charity’s hopes for 2016
8 January 2016As one of the region’s key conservation charities, WWCT is looking forward to a busy and successful 2016. The...
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Charity zoos weather mixed year
10 November 2015The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust - one of the South West’s largest conservation charities - has announced...
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The ups and downs of conservation
25 September 2015The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust supports conservation projects in countries including Zimbabwe, Tanzania,...
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Trust marks ten years of green standard
15 September 2015The Trust is marking a decade of environmental quality. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has held the 14001...
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National report highlights charity’s role in bird conservation
24 August 2015A new report on bird conservation in British zoos highlights the role of three top South West collections. Paignton...
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The gorgeous gecko staring extinction in the face
11 August 2015It looks like a piece of designer jewellery, but this rare and beautiful miniature lizard, photographed at Paignton Zoo...
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We're not all zoo keepers, you know!
27 July 2015There are lots of different jobs at our zoos - like registrar, for example. If someone told you that Dr Holly Farmer...
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Rare plant returns to Cornwall after century
13 July 2015Conservationists have reintroduced a rare plant to a site in Cornwall where it hasn’t been seen for 100 years. A...
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Tiny moment of calm in a troubled land
2 June 2015While Zimbabwe collapses economically and socially, dedicated conservationists continue their battle to save the...
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Trust seeks retirement “blue army”
29 May 2015WWCT is using Volunteers’ Week (1st to 7th June) to recruit people who are retired or near retirement to its...
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Is conservation the new rock and roll?
27 March 2015The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo, and Newquay Zoo...
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Photographer’s yaki donation
23 February 2015A top wildlife photographer has made a significant donation to one of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust’s...
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In pursuit of frogs - and funds
17 February 2015Paignton Zoo scientist Wayne Edwards endured a cyclone, dangerous wildlife and atrocious roads on his latest research...
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Charity builds international presence
27 January 2015The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust has announced new staff for its crucial overseas projects in Vietnam and...
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Wayne’s world first
13 January 2015A former DJ from South East London is taking on climate change, habitat loss and looming species extinction with the...
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Zoo man cautiously optimistic about palm oil victory
4 December 2014"I’ve been grumbling about palm oil for 21 years,” says Tony Stokes. “People are so tired of it...
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Charity launches public hunt for fancy fungi
25 November 2014The search is on for tiny orange ping-pong bats. Naturalists in South Devon have found an unusual fungus –...
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Record-breaking year for cirl bunting reintroduction project
21 November 2014A project to bring the rare cirl bunting back to Cornwall is celebrating its best year to date. And Trust staff are...
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Trust zoos weather indifferent year
19 November 2014One of the South West’s largest conservation charities has announced its results for the year. The Whitley...
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Conservationists see red
6 November 2014Top South West zoos are marking the anniversary of a key global conservation tool. Staff and volunteers at Paignton Zoo,...
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A clutch of awards
27 October 2014Our zoos have won a clutch of awards – mainly for environmental work. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park was...
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Beavers on the River Otter
7 October 2014WWCT has added its voice to the debate about beavers on the River Otter. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation...
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Conservationists beat around the bush
10 September 2014Scientists will be practising an unlikely conservation technique in a Paignton wood - hitting trees with big sticks! ...
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BioBlitz to reveal secret world
3 September 2014A Devon wildlife charity is planning a day of discovery that’s set to open up a whole new world for local people....
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Report highlights Zoo’s vital work
27 August 2014A new national report shows the good work being done by top zoos – including our own Paignton Zoo Environmental Park. ...
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Keepers conquer Three Peaks
22 July 2014Keepers from zoos including Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and Newquay Zoo completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid...
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Living Coasts penguins fly East
21 July 2014Living Coasts has sent 20 penguins to Eastern Europe as part of a major new initiative. The coastal conservation charity...
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Trust rears rare Devon species
17 July 2014The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust has taken another step to help save a threatened native species. The Trust...
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Zoo keepers tackle peak challenge
26 June 2014Three mountains in three countries in 24 hours – that’s the challenge facing animal staff from two local zoos. ...
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Devon conservationists use dung and DNA to track shy antelope
20 June 2014Scientists from the Trust are part of an international team studying an elusive African antelope through its dung. A...
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Trust advocates climate change feedback
16 June 2014The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is encouraging Torbay people to help shape the future of the Bay. The Trust is...
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Trust’s thirty ways to thank volunteers
3 June 2014The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is marking Volunteers’ Week by highlighting some of the many ways in which its...
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Trust advocates climate change feedback
29 May 2014The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is encouraging Torbay people to help shape the future of the Bay. The charity...
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WWCT helps Cornish bees
20 May 2014Cornish bee experts have been awarded a Lottery grant to help save the county’s very own honey bee. And WWCT is...
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Trust honours key people
7 May 2014A Devon conservation charity has launched a new Honorary Membership scheme to thank hard-working supporters. The...
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Living Coasts staff lead beach clean
7 May 2014Staff from Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo, are leading a clean-up of one of Torquay’s beaches. ...
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Zoo’s Food Fest palm oil warning
23 April 2014Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is taking its campaign against palm oil to the Exeter Festival of South West Food &...
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Postcards from PEG
31 March 2014A gorilla is sending postcards back to Devon from the Antarctic. PEG – which stands for Polar Explorer Gorilla...
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Rare frog found after three year search
18 March 2014A Devon conservation charity has found a rare African frog after a painstaking search lasting three years. The Whitley...
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Trust defends Devon species from American invader
5 March 2014A Devon conservation charity is coming to the aid of a native species under threat from its bolder American cousins. ...
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Penguins unplugged
27 February 2014Living Coasts is asking everyone to pull the plug on wasteful electrical equipment to help reduce CO2 emissions. ...
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Charity volunteers clock up 26,000 hours
27 January 2014Wildlife charity volunteers have given more hours than ever before. Volunteers at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and...
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Living Coasts hails MCZ decision
22 November 2013The announcement by DEFRA that there will be a Marine Conservation Zone for Tor Bay has been welcomed by a leading local...
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Zoo wins national award
22 November 2013Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has won a top national zoo award for its work with a bird that in this country is found...
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LifeWeb launches Zero Extinction Campaign to combat species extinctions
14 November 2013To focus attention on the global extinction crises and advance implementation of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, the...
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Major award for Trust project photo
17 October 2013Photographer Andrew Walmsley has scooped a big photography award with a picture taken while working with a Devon...
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Zoo conservationists graduate
19 September 2013The next generation of zoo conservationists has graduated thanks to two top Devon institutions. The Whitley Wildlife...
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Fish and micro-chips at Living Coasts
12 September 2013Animal staff at a Devon zoo and aquarium have been tackling a tricky task – micro-chipping venomous stingrays. So...
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Zoo celebrates global tree expert’s Devon roots
9 September 2013Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is marking the role South Devon played in the career of the man regarded around the...
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Jenny’s “Make a Will” plea for charity
9 September 2013Paignton Zoo fundraiser Jenny Paton has personal experience of how much heartache not having a Will can cause. ...
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Zoo boosted by late chicks
6 September 2013Bird keepers at Paignton Zoo have seen a burst of late-season hatchings. It’s thought to be thanks to the...
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Zoo gardener branches out
5 September 2013Curator of Plants and Gardens Kevin Frediani is saying good bye to Paignton Zoo Environmental Park after five...
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Five star hotel for Living Coasts
23 August 2013A five star hotel has been built on the site of Living Coasts. But the penguins won’t be checking in - the multi...
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How to juggle lions
31 July 2013Neil Bemment is juggling lions at Paignton Zoo. One of the many jobs of a zoo curator is to make sure all the animals...
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Royal visit marks ten years of Living Coasts
18 July 2013His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO will mark the tenth birthday of Living Coasts with a visit to the...
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Bringing up birdie – zoo keepers learn to care for tricky chicks
26 June 2013Aviculturists at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon are learning how to care for some difficult chicks. They...
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Dormice released into the wild
26 June 2013Twenty pairs of captive-bred dormice have been released in a secret woodland location in Nottinghamshire to help boost...
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Whoo you lookin’ at?
20 June 2013This northern hawk owlet at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park seems to be trying to out-stare the camera. Paignton Zoo...
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Simple measurements of forest antelope dung pellets are not enough for species identification
16 May 2013Scientists based in Devon and Tanzania have used DNA from dung to show that a survey method for threatened forest...
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How coffee can save the world
9 May 2013A Devon conservation charity plans to revolutionise the difficult relationship between conservation and consumerism. ...
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Rare monkeys survive on remote island
29 April 2013An international expedition led by some of our field conservationists has identified a “significant but little...
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World first begins new ERA
29 April 2013Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon has become the first zoo in the world to sign up to a new international...
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Devon conservationist takes key national role
15 February 2013A Devon scientist is to take on a top national job. Dr. Kirsten Pullen, Zoo Research Officer at the Whitley Wildlife...
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Conservationists mount expedition
8 February 2013A team from the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is surveying the remote Bacan Island, off the coast of...
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Rare species to be taken back to their homeland
31 January 2013Staff at Newquay Zoo are thrilled to announce that two male Owston’s civets, a vulnerable species from Vietnam,...
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Charity seeks new trustees
14 January 2013One of the region’s top conservation charities is looking for new people to help guide it through the coming...
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Trust wins crucial funding
5 November 2012The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust has been awarded a number of major grants to continue its vital conservation...
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Trust nature hunt a wild success
5 July 2012South Devon naturalists have hailed a conservation charity’s first ever BioBlitz a success. The Whitley Wildlife...
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Zoo’s cool toads move in
29 June 2012Paignton Zoo is now home to some cool toads. The seven East African Nectophrynoides viviparous (“necto-fry...
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Dormice go wild!
20 June 2012Hazel dormice have been released into the wild by Paignton Zoo and its project partners. The animals were brought to...
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The very model of a modern volunteer
6 June 2012A local conservation charity has identified the perfect volunteer. The results of a survey carried out by the Whitley...
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Rare white antelope born at Paignton Zoo
22 May 2012A rare white antelope has been born at Paignton Zoo – the second in two years. The Kafue Flats lechwe calf was...
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Zoos scoop national awards
25 April 2012Three South West zoos have received top national awards from the zoo world. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living...
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