Wednesday, 27 October 2010

did you know that yo

did you know that you can see the elephants in the paddock on our webcam see our website www.twycrosszoo.org

A a mark of respect

A a mark of respect to the late Mary Brancker, climbing yellow roses have been planted at the entrance to the Mary Brancker Waterways.

a female black howle

a female black howler monkey and a pygmy marmoset are going to Singapore on breeding loan

autumn is here beaut

autumn is here beautiful gold and brown leaves on the floor, ideal for walks around the Zoo the sun is out a very mild day at Twycross

what animal does thi

from HelloTxtwhat animal does this belong to ? answer Thursday

Tuesday, 26 October 2010

special talks on our

from HelloTxtspecial talks on our animals available in Himalaya next week Monday to Friday at 1.30pm

children are having

children are having fun making the witch and wizard hats in the Zoo centre today, lots to do this half term at Twycross

did you guess what e

did you guess what eye the animal belonged to it was the iguana

Saturday, 23 October 2010

The sun is out at th

The sun is out at the Zoo lots of fun this Halloween at Twycross Zoo daily talks 12.00 3.00 elephant training at 2.30 dont miss out.

more pictures of the

from HelloTxtmore pictures of the meerkats having fun with the halloween pumpkin

what fun the meerkat

from HelloTxtwhat fun the meerkats had foraging for the creepy crawlies in the pumpkins what again tomorrow at 12.30 and next weekend

Nikki with completed

from HelloTxtNikki with completed carved pumpkin ready to add the mealworms crickets and locusts for enrichment for the meerkats at 12.30

Nikki Carnivore Keep

from HelloTxtNikki Carnivore Keeper carving the Halloween pumpkin for enrichment for our meerkats at Twycross zoo. come and see at 12.30 on 24th 30th and 31st October

Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Delicious mouth wate

Delicious mouth watering mince pies will be on sale in Himalaya from 1st November, will you be the first to try one, they are so tasty.

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

have you seen the la

from HelloTxthave you seen the latest baby siamang gibbon with all arms and legs very comical and cheeky

Monday, 18 October 2010

so what animal does

from HelloTxtso what animal does this nose belong to answer on Thursday.

two tiny little chic

two tiny little chickens hatched on 10th October, you can see them in the incubation room opposite the Information Centre

pumpkin soup is on s

pumpkin soup is on sale in Himalaya, we are getting ready for Halloween at the Zoo. Are you coming to ride on the spooky train?

Denzil the siamang g

Denzil the siamang gibbon has been playing with his parents all morning he is really tired now and is fast asleep.

Friday, 15 October 2010

our orang utan who s

from HelloTxtour orang utan who sits in Himalaya waiting for visitors to have their photo taken with him does not have a name - what name do you suggest?

sad news we lost one

sad news we lost one of our long standing chimps to heart failure. Jilloch was born at Twycross Zoo and took part in the chimps tea parties.

weather forcast for

weather forcast for the weekend is dry at Twycross, ideal for walking around the Zoo. Dont forget to see the baby bonobos

Thursday, 14 October 2010

Himalaya is free to

Himalaya is free to enter you can browse in the bazaar, watch the snow leopards and enjoy lunch in delightful surroundings

did you know that Tw

did you know that Twycross is open Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve News years Day

jellycats now in sto

from HelloTxtjellycats now in stock in the Bazaar in Himalaya

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

our vets are microch

our vets are microchipping the penguins for identification and taking pictures of every penguins chest which has an individual pattern.

homemade pumpkin sou

homemade pumpkin soup will be on sale in Himalaya from Friday- join us for brunch.

18 wader birds 11 av

18 wader birds 11 avocets and 7 incaterns are arriving today from Living Coast, you can see them in quarantine by Danny and Tommy enclosure.

our education depart

our education department have taught 14% more children this year than 2009.

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

construction workers

from HelloTxtconstruction workers are on site putting up the signage at the entrance to the Zoo

Von our sales assist

from HelloTxtVon our sales assistant in the Bazaar presenting the latest way to keep warm with these cuddley water bottles

Jellycats have aried

from HelloTxtJellycats have aried at the Bazaar in Himalaya - remember it is free to visit Himalaya and we are open 364 days only closed Christmas Day.

new jewellery range

from HelloTxtnew jewellery range in the bazaar by Kiran Chohan ideal Christmas presents

Halloween @ Twycross

Halloween @ Twycross Zoo http://htxt.it/4wfu

First recorded autum

First recorded autumnal species of merveille de jour moth at the zoo last night

Monday, 11 October 2010

can you guess what a

from HelloTxtcan you guess what animal, bird or reptile this eye belongs to, answers will be on Friday. good luck.

The Bazaar in Himala

The Bazaar in Himalaya is now being decorated ready for Halloween meet the witches over October half term.

did you know you can

did you know you can now book weddings at Twycross, for an unusual twist the bride and groom can feed the giraffes or elephants ontheir wedding day

homemade parsnip sou

homemade parsnip soup in himalaya today, come and enjoy brunch at the Zoo and try some of the delicious food.

Friday, 8 October 2010

do you know what ani

from HelloTxtdo you know what animal this eye belongs to answer will follow on monday.

Witch and wizard hat

Witch and wizard hat making over october half term in the Zoo centre 11.00 - 3.00, lots of fun.

Laurence our executi

Laurence our executive chef will be carving pumpkins on sat sun 30th and 31st October at 2.00pm in Himalaya.

Thursday, 7 October 2010

Halloween at Twycros

from HelloTxtHalloween at Twycross is great fun, come and make a witch or wizard hat or ride on the spooky ghost train.

Date for your diary

Date for your diary Sunday 27th February wedding fair at Twycross Zoo.

the weather forcast

from HelloTxtthe weather forcast is sunny for the weekend a great opportunity to visit the zoo and see the animals visit Ganesh the baby elephant

a tall wire giraffe

from HelloTxta tall wire giraffe is in the sale in the bazaar in Himalaya.

sale in the bazaar o

from HelloTxtsale in the bazaar on selected items, come and take a look - fit is free to enter Himalaya.

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

tiny moorhen chicks

from HelloTxttiny moorhen chicks have taken residence by the dolphin pond.

Every weekday free t

from HelloTxtEvery weekday free talks in Himalaya at 1.30, Tuesday - interesting information on gorillas at Twycross zoo

a family of ducks an

from HelloTxta family of ducks and chicks have taken residence with our flamingoes.

dragon fly taken on

from HelloTxtdragon fly taken on the pathway of Uda Walawe by Gill Day

capybara babies with

from HelloTxtcapybara babies with mum.

one of the latest bo

from HelloTxtone of the latest bonobo babies with mum, Twycross houses the only group in the UK two new babies this year.

Red-crested Turaco :

Red-crested Turaco : Twycross Zoo has contributed to a BirdLife International data-gathering expedition to Kumbira Forest, Gabela, Angola.

Monday, 4 October 2010

Christmas parties no

from HelloTxtChristmas parties now avaialble in Windows on the wild, on 18th December, book early to avoid disappointment 01827 880250

two of the Aldabran

from HelloTxttwo of the Aldabran tortoises watching the keepers put the fresh sand down in the exterior quarters

Nick our Tropical Ho

from HelloTxtNick our Tropical House keeper getting ready for winter, putting fresh sand in the outdoor quarters for our three very large tortoises.

New eat talk and wal

from HelloTxtNew eat talk and walk events now at Himalaya listen to daily talks on the animals at the zoo at 1.30 today visitors enjoyed the snow leopards.

The new run around a

from HelloTxtThe new run around arabbit and guinea pig run system with hiding places at the entrance to the Zoo. talks are available listen to some interesting facts.

Thursday, 30 September 2010

Grandparents day at

Grandparents day at Twycross Zoo Friday 1st October a talk on the history fo the Zoo at 2.30 in the Napier Centre, talk free normal admission applies

This is one of our f

from HelloTxtThis is one of our former Macaroni Penguins recently moved to Living Coasts at Torquay and obviously enjoying his holidays!

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Grandparents day Fri

Grandparents day Friday come and listen to the talk on the history of the Zoo in the Napier Centre 2.30 normal admission applies talk free

Grandparents day Fri

Grandparents day Friday come and listen to the talk on the history of the Zoo in the Napier Centre 2.30 normal admission applies talk free

Grandparents day Fri

Grandparents day Friday come and listen to the talk on the history of the Zoo in the Napier Centre 2.30 normal admission applies talk free

sale in the bazaar i

sale in the bazaar in Himalaya on selected items from Sat 2nd October don't miss out, ideal for presents it is free to visit Himalaya.

sale in the bazaar i

sale in the bazaar in Himalaya on selected items from Sat 2nd October don't miss out, ideal for presents it is free to visit Himalaya.

sale in the bazaar i

sale in the bazaar in Himalaya on selected items from Sat 2nd October don't miss out, ideal for presents it is free to visit Himalaya.

sale in the bazaar i

sale in the bazaar in Himalaya on selected items from Sat 2nd October don't miss out, ideal for presents it is free to visit Himalaya

sale in the bazaar i

sale in the bazaar in Himalaya on selected items from Sat 2nd October don't miss out, ideal for presents it is free to visit Himalaya.

sale in the bazaar i

sale in the bazaar in Himalaya on selected items from Sat 2nd October don't miss out, ideal for presents it is free to visit Himalaya

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Twycross Zoo Celebra

Twycross Zoo Celebrates European Accolade for Ape Conservation - http://htxt.it/I9qp

interesting walk and

interesting walk and talk are now availalbe only £5.00 per person find out some interesting fact about our animals weekday only

ED: Extra hay for ch

ED: Extra hay for chinchillas, for extra warmth and food now winter is approaching. The challenge is finding new ways to give it to them!

ED: All change for o

ED: All change for our cockroaches, their bark floor changed to sphagnum moss. Humidity is up – great for our smallest rainforest animals.

Conferences, tours,

from HelloTxtConferences, tours, animal feeds, an array of menus are now available, to place a booking call 01827 880 250

70 delegates attende

from HelloTxt70 delegates attended the agents day on Sat enjoying tours, animal feeds, a wonderful evening 3 course meal and tribute act Michael buble

the first agents day

from HelloTxtthe first agents day held on 25th Sept was a complete success, agents were delighted with the quality of the conference facilities and menus

Thursday, 23 September 2010

we are now recording

we are now recording moth species within the Zoo using a mercury vapour trap, Wed night we caught 17 species of moths

Don't forget to book

Don't forget to book your Christmas party at Twycross Zoo, book soon as dates are being booked very quickly.

Twycross zoo is host

Twycross zoo is hosting a booking agents fam trip this Saturday. An ideal opportunity to see what conference facilities are on offer.

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Twycross Zoo Celebra

Twycross Zoo Celebrates Grandparents Day - http://htxt.it/lsjA

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

new at the zoo 2 bla

from HelloTxtnew at the zoo 2 black fronted monitor lizards 2 females and 1 male located in the Bonobo house

Elsie Grant, oldest

from HelloTxtElsie Grant, oldest lady in the country age 107and friends from Orchard House Home in Market Bosworth. Visit Twycross zoo on 21st Sept

Sunday, 19 September 2010

October Half Term, j

October Half Term, join in the fun make a witch or wizard hat, ride on the ghost train or taste some of the halloween delights in the cafe

Childrens birthday p

Childrens birthday parties are on offer at Twycross, meet "Tips" our costume Character chimp, book early to avoid disapointment.

Christmas parties ar

Christmas parties are now available at Twycross Zoo, fun, laughter and meal with your friends at Christmas at Twycross Zoo

Picture taken by Gil

from HelloTxtPicture taken by Gill Day of Jack Gunn and Mike Dilger at one of the weekend informative talks given at Twycross Zoo.

Thursday, 9 September 2010

Trying to think of a

Trying to think of a present for someone special - adopt an animal at Twycross a 364 day present for that special person.

Sharon Redrobe is gi

Sharon Redrobe is giving a seminar on reproduction to Nottingham Vet School Students today - how interesting.

kids We will soon be

kids We will soon be selling JELLYCATS gorgeous, quirky, adorable and cute soft toys that come in all shapes and sizes, colors and styles

new items in the Baz

new items in the Bazaar coming soon - recycled, fair trade, cushions from India this years season fashion and colours, glass jewellery.

Retail staff visited

Retail staff visited the NEC Autumn fair yesterday, we now have 12 new suppliers on board, coming soon, jewellery from £5, baby items.

Wednesday, 8 September 2010

The kids are now bac

from HelloTxtThe kids are now back to school, come and chill out with the Chillean flamingos and enjoy a coffee and cake in the Dome with a friend.

Olaph the new male r

from HelloTxtOlaph the new male reindeer arrived today to meet Snowflake and Blizzard our female reindeer - hopefully there will be babies next spring

Tuesday, 7 September 2010

October half term co

October half term come and join in the Halloween fun make witch and wizard hats, ride the ghost train. Watch the elephant training session

Unusual Christmas Pr

Unusual Christmas Present Adopt an animal at Twycross Zoo visit 364 days a year free with your adoption pass contact 01827 880 250

Have you seen the ne

Have you seen the new Christmas brochure. Have your staff Christmas party at the zoo, meal entertainment for details contact 01827 880 250

Did you know you can

from HelloTxtDid you know you can pre book a feeding session with the giraffes at 2.30 on weekends £50.00 for three people. An ideal birthday present

Did you know you can

from HelloTxtDid you know you can pre book a feeding session with the elephant at 2.10 on weekends, £50.00 for a group of four people

Ganesh and Noorjahan

from HelloTxtGanesh and Noorjahan in the pool enjoying a splash

fun in the pool, vis

from HelloTxtfun in the pool, visitors are enjoying the new elephant walkway Uda Walawe. The walkway is ideal for photographers amazing close views

Ganesh Vijay in the

from HelloTxtGanesh Vijay in the pool picture taken by Lisa Southern

Ganesh Vijay splashi

from HelloTxtGanesh Vijay splashing around picture Lisa Southern

Monday, 6 September 2010

Did you know you can

Did you know you can pick up yor Christmas brochure from Himalaya at Twycross Zoo or we can send you one contact 01827 880 250

looking for a birthd

looking for a birthday or Christmas present - why not adopt an animal at Twycross, you will be entitiled to visit 364 days a year

You can book your Ch

You can book your Christmas party at the Zoo any Friday or Saturday in December or January or join in the Joiner party on 18th December

keep your eyes on th

keep your eyes on the papers Twycross zoo is running competions this week to win a free birthday party for 15 people - exciting!

now the kids have go

now the kids have gone back to school why not meet with friends at Himalaya, enjoy the peaceful atmospher and treat yourslef to a meal.

New Deli bar at Twyc

New Deli bar at Twycross, hot or cold panini produced fresh daily, watch the snow leopards and enjoy your meal.

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Call 01827 880 250 t

Call 01827 880 250 to see our Christmas brochure.

Did you know Twycros

Did you know Twycross is holding a joiner Christmas Party on 18th December, drink, meal and entertainment contact 01827 880 250 for info

Did you know you can

Did you know you can book a Staff Christmas party in Himalaya call 01827 880 250 for more details

Lots of fun in the z

Lots of fun in the zoo centre making origami, finger puttets and door hangers, watch the elephant training session at 2.30 daily

Wednesday at the zoo

Wednesday at the zoo is parachuting penguins, story time and hide and seek.

visitors enjoying th

from HelloTxtvisitors enjoying the sun strolling around the Zoo enjoying picnicing and watching the animals.

Monday, 30 August 2010

Crowds watch the bab

from HelloTxtCrowds watch the baby elephant Ganesh, he has a very cheeky character. Training is at 2.30 daily come and see it tomorrow.

at least 500 people

from HelloTxtat least 500 people watched the elephant training today, the keepers answer questions about the elephants after every training session.

the forcast is brill

the forcast is brilliant for the coming week, enjoy a visit to Twycross see the new births, watch the training, listen to the talks its fun.

Ganesh and Norjahan

from HelloTxtGanesh and Norjahan eating the scatter feed cabbage, carrots and banana after the training session at 2.30, come and watch it tomorrow