Newquay Zoo

🚧 New worlds are beginning to emerge at Newquay Zoo...

If you've visited recently, you may have spotted a few barriers and diggers around the zoo. Behind the scenes, we're beginning an exciting new chapter as we transform parts of the site into more immersive spaces designed to bring you closer to wildlife than ever before.

One of the first changes you'll start to see is our new Savannah route, creating fresh viewpoints and new ways to experience some of your favourite animals. Along the route, we're developing new habitats for species including meerkats, porcupines and caracals, with some exciting new arrivals planned for the future too... 👀

And that's just the beginning.

Work is also underway on a brand-new Madagascar experience, including a walkthrough habitat with free-roaming lemurs and a nocturnal environment. This future habitat will eventually become home to one of the world's most unusual primates – the aye-aye.

As we continue to evolve, our goal is to create spaces that feel more immersive, more engaging and more connected to the natural world, making every visit feel like an adventure of discovery.

This summer marks the start of that journey, and we can't wait to share more with you as these new worlds begin to emerge.

Watch this space... 🌿🦒✨

The three best friends that anyone could have 🐿️💛

Keeper Dan spotted these curious little faces peeking out from their nest box and we couldn’t resist sharing!

Come and hang out with Hadar this weekend! 🦥☀️

The sun is still shining for the last weekend of Half Term, so why not grab the sun cream, grab the kids and spend the day at the zoo! 😎

📸 Great shots from Keeper Dan

Happy World Otter Day from Tank & Tamale 🦦❤️

Let’s take a moment to appreciate otters everywhere, and remember how important it is to protect their habitats, keep waterways clean, and support conservation efforts so future generations can enjoy these incredible animals too 🌍

Our keepers’ camera roll during Half Term 🤭🐒🦥☀️

There’s so many incredible species to discover at Newquay Zoo, which one is your favourite?💬

The sunshine is rolling in just in time for the bank holiday and half term… and there’s no better place to soak it up than Newquay Zoo!😎🌴

From lazy lynx basking in the warmth to playful tamarins jumping through the bamboo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on a sunny day out at the zoo 🐒🐱🎋

Pack your sunnies, bring the family, and discover your wild side with us!🐾

Our Humboldt penguin family just got a little bigger… we have recently welcomed a chick into the world!🐧🐣

Proud parents Williams and Churro are doing a fantastic job one month into parenthood, and their little one is growing well under their watchful eyes. In these photos, you can see Keeper Dan carefully weighing the chick, an important part of monitoring its development.

🐣 What happens next?

🐧 Humboldt penguin chicks are covered in soft down at first and will stay in the nest and rely on their parents for warmth and food. They are usually dependent on mum and dad for around 2–3 months, being fed regurgitated fish.

🌊 At around 10–12 weeks old, they begin to lose their fluffy down and waterproof feathers grow in. Once fully feathered, they become “fledged” and ready to take their first swims, marking a big milestone in their journey to independence!

We can’t wait to watch this little one grow and keep you updated along the way🐧Come on down to the penguin pool to see if you can spot this little fluffball!💙

We have had another birthday at the zoo this week... Happy Birthday Tamara!🎈🎉

Our newest member of the Newquay Zoo family turned 14 this week, which means she's coming into her middle aged era 👑 We are all loving getting to know Tamara's personality and watching her explore her new environment.

Have you seen her yet? Let us know in the comments 💬

🎉🐱 Birthday wishes for our purr-fect pair! 🐱🎉

This week we’re celebrating our Carpathian lynx couple! Today, beautiful Kicsi turns 12, and on Tuesday it’s Onyx’s turn as he celebrates his 7th birthday🐾

These two aren’t just a stunning duo, they’re amazing parents too, with their current cheeky triplets growing with plenty of confidence (and sass!) just like mum and dad😸

Pop by and wish them a happy birthday!🐈🎈🌿

Family photoshoot in the sunshine for the GLT's featuring their newest member 🐵🔥