News : Summer holidays

Four of the world’s smallest otters have been born and successfully reared at Blackpool Zoo for the first time in its 38 year history.
The cute quartet of Oriental Small Clawed otters are now out and about after spending their first two months being cared for in the holt by their mother.
When they are born, they weigh around 50g, are toothless, practically immobile and their eyes are still closed. Once their eyes...

Animal mad Taylor-Dean Brandreth from Rainhill in St Helens is officially a bookworm!

The nine year old has been crowned the winner of Blackpool Zoo’s monthly bookworm competition, which was launched on World Book Day this year.

On a recent visit to the zoo Taylor-Dean, who attends Longton Lane Community
Primary School, spotted the competition and instantly knew the answer to the question: Where did toad live in...

Keepers at Blackpool Zoo are really getting to grips with the latest feathery arrival.

A baby Demoiselle Crane, which hatched in May, is being hand reared after he was removed from his parents’ nest in the interest of his well-being.

Specialist keepers are feeding him on crane pellets, chopped fish, fruit, vegetables and insects, a diet which mirrors that of his traditional diet in his native Asia.

Peter...

Blackpool Zoo appeals to the nation
Blackpool Zoo is appealing to the nation for telegraph pole poles or tall trees, which will help to build a climbing frame for gorillas.

Since the birth of the zoos first ever Western Lowland Gorilla in May the gorillas have not been allowed to have access to part of their outdoor area as the surrounding moat would be too dangerous for the infant.

The new climbing frame...

….Work with creatures great and small….

....Journalist taster sessions available....
A unique educational programme aimed at 15-17 year olds who are interested in working with animals is being held at Blackpool Zoo throughout the summer holidays.

The course covers basic animal theory and includes practical, hands on tasks and experience with a whole host of animals.

From reptiles to birds, small mammals to...

Blackpool Zoo is gearing up for a really wild summer following the announcement of a whole host of amazing animal births and the launch of lots of new attractions.

Britain’s biggest and best sea lion pool burst into action at the end of May and, after a complete overall, it now has its very own beach area and extended 250 seat amphitheatre.

Stylish mock rock has replaced the old concrete background and the...