Talks at the Zoo
Get closer to nature and learn more about animals from across the world. Our daily animal talks share the latest understanding of endangered species, their habitats, and how we can protect them.
These talks are subject to change, please check our ‘What’s On’ boards when you arrive for accurate timings and additional pop-up talks throughout the day.
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Daily events
Red-Crowned Crane Talk
Come along and learn about these sacred, Japanese birds and why their wetland habitat is so important.
European Brown Bear Talk
Bounding into Spring, come and meet our brown bears and learn about the species with the best sense of smell in the whole zoo!
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration. This display is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Flamingo Talk
Admire our flamboyance of flamingos and find out why they dance their way into each other's hearts.
Aquarium Talk
Journey into our Aquarium and Butterfly House and discover some of the rare and fascinating animals who live there.
Marabou Stork Talk
Known as the 'undertaker bird', come along and discover the important role these scavengers play in their ecosystems.
Lemur Talk
Swing down to Madagascar to learn more about our incredible Ring-tailed lemurs!
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration. This display is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Marabou Stork Talk
Known as the 'undertaker bird', come along and discover the important role these scavengers play in their ecosystems.
Tropical Talk in the Butterfly House
Journey into our Aquarium and Butterfly House and discover some of the rare and fascinating animals who live there.
Flamingo Talk
Admire our flamboyance of flamingos and find out why they dance their way into each other's hearts.
Animal Talk of the Day
An extra 'Animal Talk of the Day' will be take place at a different species each day. Please check signage at the main entrance when you arrive.
Red-Crowned Crane Talk
Come along and learn about these sacred, Japanese birds and why their wetland habitat is so important.
Birds of the World Display
Watch our birds swoop above your head in this amazing free-flying bird demonstration. This display is dependent on weather - please check our talks board at the main entrance on arrival.
Giraffe Talk
Join the Zoo’s tallest residents to discover what life is really like when you’re taller than a double-decker bus! You’ll find out all about their amazing adaptations – from those extra-long necks and distinctive coats to their surprisingly colourful tong
Chimp Talk
Come and meet some of your closet relatives and learn about their amazing problem-solving abilities and social skills.