Tropiquaria Zoo in Watchet, Somerset, is breathing a sigh of relief as it prepares to reopen following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra. Earlier this week, the storm battered the South West, resulting in widespread …
Tropiquaria Zoo in Watchet, Somerset, is relieved to reopen after severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra impacted the site earlier this week. The storm battered the South West of England, leading to widespread flooding, road …
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 ranch …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A delightful new arrival has captured hearts at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset—a fluffy Highland calf born on Friday, May 9. The healthy female calf is already bonding beautifully with her mother, Agnes, and has made …
This summer, Longleat Safari Park is making waves by welcoming hippos back for the first time in over 40 years. The park’s brand-new, luxurious ‘Hippodrome’ – a specially designed habitat – is ready to host its newest …