Twycross17 Sep 2024Police probe after man dies in crash with treeOfficers are working to "establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident".17 Sep 2024Leicester11 Jul 2024Endangered parrots brought to zoo to fall in loveThe two red-fronted macaws have been moved to Leicestershire as part of a plan to save the species.11 Jul 2024Leicester29 Feb 2024Chimp departs zoo for new life in ScotlandThe 32-year-old chimpanzee is being moved to allow a breeding programme to get under way.29 Feb 2024Leicester19 Jan 2024Corrie name for puppy found dumped in lay-byCassie was given her name by an RSPCA inspector who had advised on a Coronation Street storyline.19 Jan 2024Leicester10 Sep 2023Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with vanPolice say no other injuries have been reported and an investigation is taking place.10 Sep 2023Leicester16 Aug 2023Zoo speaks of 'great sadness' at death of chimpGenet, who was 28, will be missed by staff and visitors alike, Twycross Zoo says.16 Aug 2023Leicester3 Aug 2023Man dies after car hits trees and catches fireThe man in his 50s was found dead in the driver's seat of the Fiesta near Twycross.3 Aug 2023Leicester12 Jul 2023'Much-loved' chimpanzee found dead in enclosureExperts are due to carry out a post-mortem examination to understand more about why William died.12 Jul 2023Leicester28 May 2023PG Tips zoo marks 60th anniversaryThe zoo was founded on 26 May 1963 by business partners Molly Badham and Nathalie Evans.28 May 2023Leicester