Animals

Room on the Broom - Twycross Zoo

Room on the Broom corn maze at Twycross Zoo: Book here (aff)

Learning goes wild with new Hoo Zoo home education days

Nyth Robin campsite

These are the best-rated campsites nearest to Shropshire and Mid Wales

Lord Beans III

Meet Lord Beans III - a chunky ginger boy looking for a loving home

Afternoon Tea & Walk with Alpacas - Charnwood Forest

Afternoon tea with Alpacas with this special experience (aff)

ZSL London Zoo annual weigh-in

Penguins and capybaras among 10,000 animals on scales for London zoo weigh-in

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

The zoo has thanked firefighters for tackling the blaze.

Shropshire zoo thanks firefighters after blaze killed pets

The blaze took place at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford.

Telford zoo reopens after fire that killed beloved pets

One of the piles of animal bodies in bags Jessica Roberts found at Animal Funeral Services near Kington

Update on investigation into Herefordshire pet crematorium

As part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign, guests visiting between July 18 and August 31 will receive a free return visit

Zoo visitors offered free return as part of summer savings scheme

Hoppers will be shown at The Old Picture House Ltd in Kington on Tuesday, July 21

The film Hoppers will be shown at a Kington venue

West Midlands zoo launches brand new capybara breakfast tour (aff)

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Pics at West Midlands Safari Park, for Heather Large feature on Chris Hodgkins from Kidderminster (Head of Carnivores). With Sumatran Tiger: Hujan.

Much-loved tiger at popular West Midlands attraction dies

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit the Royal Welsh Show on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

The 2026 Royal Welsh Show gets underway on Monday

Powys farmer prosecuted for animal welfare offences

Powys farmer prosecuted for animal welfare offences

Police at Hatton Boarding Kennels near Shifnal in January 2026

Plus Owner of horror kennels where police found dog burial mound sentenced
The owner of the business “couldn’t cope with the situation he found himself in”
Rob Smith

One of the piles of animal bodies in bags Jessica Roberts found at Animal Funeral Services near Kington

Plus An investigation is underway at the Herefordshire pet crematorium

Michelle England will be walking and knitting to raise money for an animal sanctuary

'Come on England' – Michelle looks for great result in needle fixture

'Endangered' animal leaves safari park for breeding programme

Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

Visit 'notorious' Shropshire attraction for unique UK experience

Nyth Robin campsite

The best campsites nearest to Shropshire and Mid Wales revealed

15 day-old owlets bred at Kington Small Breeds Farm

Kington Small Breeds Farm's 35th anniversary celebration

In pictures: 39 nostalgic memories of summer days and cooling off

Director Zachary Hollinshead, with a bald eagle, at Wild Zoological Park, Halfpenny Green

West Mids zoo extends closure due to extreme hot weather warnings

Rebel

Python waiting over four years for forever home in the West Midlands

Nyth Robin campsite

The best campsites nearest to Shropshire and Mid Wales revealed

A family of beavers, consisting of two adults and four kits, was introduced to the forest in 2024

Baby beaver boom in West Midlands forest as new kits arrive
A family of beavers, consisting of two adults and four kits, was introduced to the forest in 2024
Dan Stacey

Director Zachary Hollinshead, with a bald eagle, at Wild Zoological Park, Halfpenny Green

West Mids zoo to close to visitors due to extreme hot weather warnings

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

A donkey sanctuary located in the West Midlands makes for the perfect day out this summer.

The donkey sanctuary in West Midlands perfect for day out this summer

Cats and dogs don't always have to be enemies.

12 breeds of adorable cat who tend to get on well with dogs

Llandrindod Wells Town Crier Jan Swindale enjoyed a dance with a dragon after officially opening Llanbister Show.

The heat was on for a successful Llanbister Show

Telford Exotic Zoo has announced the death of Dillon, a six-banded armadillo who recently celebrated her 19th birthday

Telford zoo announces death of long-standing resident aged 19

A lemur kicks back and sunbathes at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, near Telford

Adorable pictures of animals sunbathing and enjoying lollies at zoo

6 pictures capture animals cooling off in heatwave at safari park

One of the great entries in last year’s Kington Wheelbarrow race. Andy Compton

Carnivals, festivals, shows make for a packed Mid Wales calendar

The film Goat will be shown at a Kington cinema later this month

Goat will be shown at a Kington cinema

Clare Balding

Clare Balding to host new BBC Radio 4 literary quiz show

Kington Court staff were in the mood for a springtime celebration

Kington Court celebrates Spring with community event

Joint owner Will Dorrell and his wife Becky Dorrell, who lead Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, pictured with founders Carolyn and Edward Dorrell as the family-run business celebrates its 35th anniversary

Shropshire family attraction launches events to celebrate anniversary

Crowds at a previous Builth Wells fun day

Builth Wells fun day is postponed for this year

One of the lambs that died in the attack

One ewe and two lambs died after a dog attack in Presteigne

Breaking Woman dies after dog attack in West Midlands - man, 37, arrested

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court

More discussions to take place in Powys farmer court case

Hilbrae location map

Animal rescue centre applies for new building in the countryside

Lion cub Nero was the first to investigate the meat-filled birthday cake.

Watch: West Midlands Safari Park lion cubs enjoy birthday cake smash

The new 'Lemur Play' is adjacent to a free roaming habitat for endangered, Ring Tailed Lemurs.

New playground opens at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Exotic Zoo and new Possums that will be added to what will become the Outback Zone. Pictured keeper Rhea Jack with Blossom

Plus See cute new arrivals at zoo going down under with its new attraction

'Vulnerable' wild beavers are set to return to a county in the West Midlands. (Photo: Getty Images)

'Vulnerable' wild beavers set to return to West Midlands county

Beloved animal rescue centre reopens months after storm damage

Wild Zoological Park at Half Penny Green Vineyard. They have been given a Staffordshire Tourism Award, and pictured is Deputy Head Keeper: Emily James, with new arrival: Esmerelda the Emu.

Plus Tiny zoo near Shropshire still urgently needs a new home

New arrivals at Exotic Zoo Telford - a number of little goats. With zoo staff Kirsten Massey, Kennedy Battison, Jodie Jinks, Grace Tretton and Eve Shepherd

Gang of baby goats stealing hearts at Telford's Exotic Zoo

The donations will go to support the work of Severn Valley Rescue.

Shropshire law firm donates to animal charity’s campaign

We learn how Christmas Day is spent on a Shropshire beef farm

Kington farm park holds Christmas events

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