Celebrate Butterfly Awareness Weekend at Hoo Zoo with the launch of our brand-new Butterfly Walkthrough, giving visitors the chance to step into a beautiful, immersive space filled with fluttering colour. Learn about the life cycle of butterflies, their importance to the environment, and how we can help protect pollinators, alongside themed activities to enjoy as … Continued

Celebrate World Parrot Weekend at Hoo Zoo with a colourful spotlight on some of the world’s most intelligent and charismatic birds. Learn fascinating facts about parrots, their behaviour and the threats they face in the wild, enjoy parrot-themed activities as you explore the zoo, and help support vital conservation work with fundraising for the World … Continued

Celebrate International Lynx Day with a special opportunity to get closer to these elusive cats. Enjoy a variety of lynx-themed activities throughout the day and take part in a lynx feeding experience led by our expert team (prebooking essential, additional charge, over 16s only). A unique chance to learn more about lynx conservation, behaviour and … Continued

Step back in time at Wild West Weekend at Hoo Zoo as we team up with the Lonestar reenactment group to bring the Old West to life. Enjoy authentic Wild West displays, lively reenactments, and themed activities throughout the zoo as cowboys and frontier characters roam the site. With plenty to see, learn and experience, … Continued

Celebrate World Meerkat Weekend at Hoo Zoo with a fun-filled focus on these curious and charismatic animals. Enjoy extra talks from our knowledgeable team, discover fascinating facts about meerkat life in the wild, and take part in themed activities to enjoy as you explore the zoo. A great opportunity to learn more about this popular … Continued

Join us for World Snake Weekend and discover why snakes are some of the most misunderstood animals in the world. Learn about different snake species, their adaptations and the important role they play in ecosystems, enjoy snake-themed activities, and hear from our team during informative talks taking place across the weekend. A brilliant chance to … Continued

Join us for a vibrant Polynesian Party at Hoo Zoo, celebrating the colours, music and spirit of the Pacific. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with themed activities, special characters and plenty of family-friendly fun as you explore the zoo, all inspired by Polynesian culture. A unique and energetic event that adds a tropical twist to your … Continued

Join us for Wolf Awareness Weekend and discover more about these powerful and intelligent animals through a range of engaging activities taking place across the zoo. Learn about wolf behaviour, pack life and the challenges wolves face in the wild, while helping support vital conservation work with fundraising for Balkani, which protects wild wolves and … Continued

Experience Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven LIVE at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, where the prehistoric past bursts into life! Join Nigel for an unforgettable live appearance packed with stories, insight and excitement, as he brings dinosaurs and ancient creatures to life alongside our impressive prehistoric displays. A must-see event for dinosaur fans of all … Continued

Join us as we celebrate World Primate Day with a fun-filled day of activities for the whole family, all included with your normal zoo admission. Throughout the day, our Keeper Mel, who is also an Ambassador for SEED Madagascar, will be hosting special talks and interactive activities celebrating primates and the incredible conservation work taking … Continued

Celebrate Cinnamon the Capybara’s Birthday Party with us for a fun-filled day dedicated to one of Hoo Zoo’s most loved residents! Join the party atmosphere as Cinnamon marks her special day, enjoy birthday-themed activities as you explore the zoo, and learn more about capybaras, their behaviour and care from our team. A perfect chance to … Continued