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22/06/2023

Sparky the dragon has lost his belongings and we need your help to find them and save his summer travels!
22nd July - 3rd September

17/05/2023

Planned closure for 25th of June 2023

19/02/2023

Dartmoor Zoo says one of its beloved tigers has died following a short illness
Dartmoor Zoo says one of its beloved tigers has died following a short illness
Dartmoor Zoo says one of its beloved tigers has died following a short illness
Alisha, a seven-year-old Amur tiger, had to be put down after she was found to be struggling with severe renal failure.

In a statement, Dartmoor Zoo said:During the past week, Alisha went off her food, became lethargic and wasn’t her normal, playful self.

The decision was made to do some investigations to try and find out what was causing her illness.

After an examination and the results from her blood test, it was clear that she was suffering from severe renal failure and the difficult but kindest decision was made by a specialist team of vets and keepers to put her to sleep.

She had a huge personality and will be sorely missed.

The popular tiger will not only be missed by the zoos' staff and visitors but also by her best friend Dragan.

Dartmoor Zoo has said, unlike many tigers who prefer a solitary life, Alisha and Dragan were lifelong companions, inseparable and best friends.

There are some worries about the effect that Alisha's passing will have on Dragan, with keepers closely monitoring the tiger in the coming months

18/02/2023

Dartmoor Zoo Hedgehog Rescue

We’re delighted to announce that after months of hard work, the Dartmoor Zoo Hedgehog Rescue, also known as ‘Prickly Hedge Lodge’, is planned to open in April.
Our team have converted an existing building into a rehabilitation facility for up to 20 sick or injured hedgehogs at a time before their release back into the wild.
Sadly, hedgehogs are now classed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with over a third of hedgehogs being lost since the millennium.
Prickly Hedge Lodge will prove vital for the longterm survival of the native population, particularly in rural areas where their decline is believed to be most rapid, and contribute to research and raising awareness.
There are many costs associated with running a rehabilitation facility and we still need to raise £1,800 to purchase essential equipment including incubators, carry boxes, materials for hedgehog runs, an examination table, a magnifying glass, a microscope and more.
If you’re able to make a financial contribution of any size towards this amazing project, we would be extremely grateful. You can donate by visiting –

17/02/2023

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of two lilac-breasted rollers!
The sibling pair, who have not yet been named, hatched at Paultons Park in May 2022 and have been settling in well since arriving at Dartmoor Zoo on 17th February 2023
Listed as Least Concern, these striking birds have around eight colours, including green, white, black, yellow, turquoise, dark blue, reddish brown, and lilac.
They have a robust body and a proportionately large head with a heavy black beak, a white chin and a white or yellow band above the eyes and beak. They also have a dark lilac breast that grows lighter towards the throat.
Known to be a fearless creature, these birds will sweep down to hunt from the ground and aggressively batter their prey before swallowing it whole. Their diet includes grasshoppers, beetles and small amphibians.
Hannah Webster, Acting Curator at Dartmoor Zoo, said: “We’re extremely pleased to welcome these amazing birds into our collection at the zoo. In the future, we will be looking at swapping one with an unrelated roller to create a new breeding pair.”
These amazing birds can be spotted next to our burrowing

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