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 this belong to ? answer Thursday
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
special talks on our
special 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
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 meerkats having fun with the halloween pumpkin
what fun the meerkat
what fun the meerkats had foraging for the creepy crawlies in the pumpkins what again tomorrow at 12.30 and next weekend
Nikki with completed
Nikki with completed carved pumpkin ready to add the mealworms crickets and locusts for enrichment for the meerkats at 12.30
Nikki Carnivore Keep
Nikki 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
have you seen the latest baby siamang gibbon with all arms and legs very comical and cheeky
Monday, 18 October 2010
so 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
our 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 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.
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
construction workers
construction workers are on site putting up the signage at the entrance to the Zoo
Von our sales assist
Von our sales assistant in the Bazaar presenting the latest way to keep warm with these cuddley water bottles
Jellycats have aried
Jellycats 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 in the bazaar by Kiran Chohan ideal Christmas presents
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
can 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 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
Halloween at Twycross is great fun, come and make a witch or wizard hat or ride on the spooky ghost train.
the weather forcast
the 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 is in the sale in the bazaar in Himalaya.
sale in the bazaar o
sale in the bazaar on selected items, come and take a look - fit is free to enter Himalaya.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
tiny moorhen chicks have taken residence by the dolphin pond.
Every weekday free t
Every weekday free talks in Himalaya at 1.30, Tuesday - interesting information on gorillas at Twycross zoo
a family of ducks and chicks have taken residence with our flamingoes.
dragon fly taken on the pathway of Uda Walawe by Gill Day
capybara babies with mum.
one of the latest bo
one 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
Christmas parties now avaialble in Windows on the wild, on 18th December, book early to avoid disappointment 01827 880250
two of the Aldabran
two of the Aldabran tortoises watching the keepers put the fresh sand down in the exterior quarters
Nick our Tropical Ho
Nick 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
New 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
The 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.
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