Forcing Somerset Reindeer Ranch to Obtain Zoo Licence is 'Nonsensical,' Says MP Thursday, December 18, 2025 reindeer somerset zoo licensing legislation domestication ruralbusiness animalwelfare somersetcouncil agriculture An MP has criticized the requirement for Somerset Reindeer Ranch to obtain a full zoo licence as “nonsensical,” warning it could threaten the future of the business. The Somerset Council recently mandated that the … Read More
Somerset Reindeer Ranch Responds to Council’s Zoo Licensing Dispute Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset reindeer ranch licensing council agriculture welfare zoo defra animalrights Somerset Reindeer Ranch has spoken out following a licensing dispute with Somerset Council that threatens the future of their beloved reindeer herd. Sarah Sutton, 51, the reindeer herder and owner, revealed that the council’s … Read More
Farmer Faces Potential Culling of Reindeer Following Council’s “Dangerous Wild Animals” Ruling Tuesday, December 9, 2025 reindeer farmer somerset zoo licence animals council christmas wildlife business A Somerset farmer may be forced to euthanise her beloved reindeer herd after the local council classified them as “dangerous wild animals,” requiring a costly zoo licence to continue her business. Sarah Sutton, 51, has cared … Read More
Bristol Airport’s Old Fire Hoses Repurposed into Enrichment Gear for Zoo Animals Tuesday, October 21, 2025 bristol airport firehose enrichment zoo sustainability recycling animals conservation partnership At Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset, animals like Andean bears and otters are finding new ways to play and forage – all thanks to an innovative partnership with Bristol Airport. Over the past eight years, fire hoses that … Read More
Axe Valley Wildlife Park to Close After 17 Years of Cherished Memories Monday, October 6, 2025 wildlife conservation closure devon zoo axminster animals community education family After 17 wonderful years of welcoming families and animal lovers, Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, Devon, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, October 10, 2025. The heartfelt announcement came via an … Read More
Exmoor Zoo Mourns Child Victim of Tragic School Bus Crash Friday, July 18, 2025 exmoor zoo buscrash minehead schooltrip tragedy injuries community mourning emergency Exmoor Zoo has expressed deep sorrow following a devastating coach crash that claimed the life of a Year 5 pupil from Minehead Middle School and injured dozens more. The students had been visiting the zoo on July 17 and were … Read More