Fortuana, affectionately known as Chana, has been a much-loved resident of Dartmoor Zoo for many years. On Friday 4 th April 2025, she was joined by Erro, a male Brazilian Tapir from Linton Zoo, where the pair formed a strong bond almost immediately, with signs of successful mating observed within…
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Dartmoor Zoo was approached by Ambios Ltd. about becoming a partner with them on a Black-Veined White Butterfly breed to release project, including other project partners such as Knepp Rewilding, Royal Holloway University and Butterfly Conservation. The females arrived on Tuesday 23 rd June and our…
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For the first time ever, Dartmoor Zoo has surpassed the milestone of 100,000 footfall, welcoming 106,000 visitors through the gates in 2025! A 40% increase from 2025, the reception to the newly implemented ‘Annual Pass’ in April has provided a huge boost and enabled the zoo to make improvements…
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Dartmoor Zoo are thrilled to announce Zeya is now in an on-show habitat, where the general public can finally get their first glimpse of the highly anticipated, Amur Leopard Cub. One of only 15 Amur Leopards born globally in 2025, Zeya has been the talk of the city, with visitors eager to view the…
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Dartmoor Zoo are thrilled to announce their Amur Leopard Cub has been identified as a female and the keeper team have selected her new name. Introducing, ‘Zeya’. On Monday 29 th September, Dartmoor Zoo were thrilled to witness that their breeding pair of Amur Leopards, Freddo and Lena, successfully…
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Dartmoor Zoo is thrilled to announce Amur Leopard pair Freddo and Lena have become parents! There is cause for celebration at Dartmoor Zoo as Freddo and Lena, a breeding pair of the rarest big cats in the world, give birth to a Critically Endangered Amur Leopard cub. Travelling from Colchester…
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Dartmoor Zoo is thrilled to announce Slender-Tailed Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) couple; Ben and Geri have become parents to two tiny pups! Travelling from Knockhatch Adventure Park and Woburn Safari Park, Ben and Geri, our breeding pair of Slender-Tailed Meerkats arrived at Dartmoor Zoo on Saturday…
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Dartmoor Zoo have welcomed a mother and daughter duo of Grant’s Zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) to accompany male resident; Hugh. Travelling from Longleat, Dartmoor Zoo welcomed a mother and daughter duo of Grant’s Zebras named Olivia (11) and Ruby Tuesday (6) on Wednesday 9 th July. The pair have been…
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Dartmoor Zoo have welcomed a tiny new resident named Edwina; a Black-Tailed Marmoset to their site, creating a breeding pair with fellow resident Ernie. Travelling from Amazonia, Scotland, Dartmoor Zoo welcomed a Black-Tailed Marmoset (Mico melanurus) named Edwina on Thursday 3 rd July, where after a…
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After finding Freddo a mate in August 2024, the long-awaited introduction has happened With less than 100 left in the wild, Amur Leopards are considered the rarest cat in the world. Dartmoor Zoo are proud to house two, Freddo, who arrived from Bellewaerde in Belgium in November 2023 and Lena, from…
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