linton zoo

Welcome to the official website for

Linton Zoological Gardens

Cambridgeshire's Wildlife Breeding Centre

Hadstock Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NT (recently changed from CB1 6NT)

telephone: 01223 891308

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At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family day out. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in 18 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas and a children's play area. There is also a coffee shop and gift shop (restricted winter opening hours). Click on visiting for more details of opening times. For details of activities for children scheduled for weekends and the school holiday periods, click on news.

Big cats are always a great favourite. At Linton Zoo we have Black leopard, African leopard, African lions and Amur tigers. Viewing windows in some of the enclosures make it possible to get as close as a whisker. Here children meet one of our magnificent tigers.

On 6th April 2007 Goya and Hakim, a pair of Hartmann's Mountain Zebra arrived from Overloon Zoo in Holland. See 'News' for more information

On 19th April 2006 Deja gave birth to her third litter of cubs, a boy and a girl, Makari and Katinka.The twins are pictured just two days old and are now very much bigger. The pair are very playful and can be seen in the enclosure with their mum, Deja.

On 18th April Centurio a young male snow Leopard arrived from Basel Zoo in Switzerland. ......see 'news' for more on his story.

A GIFT WITH A DIFFERENCE!
We can now offer a 'Keeper Experience' . Focusing mainly on Lemurs these special sessions are designed to get you closer to some of the zoo animals and involved in their care. The perfect gift for any animal lover. Guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime!

Several species of tortoise can be seen at Linton Zoo, including two species of giant. Tortoises from tropical regions do not hibernate so even during the winter months our herds of giant tortoises can often be seen grazing outside. Pictured are Vicky and Agnes, two of our Aldabra Giant Tortoises. See how Linton Zoo supports conservation of tortoises and turtles through the ShellShock Campaign

Many species of birds including this beautiful Toco Toucan can be seen at Linton Zoo.

These adorable Cotton-top tamarin twins were born on 29th January 2005. This cute little monkey is found only in the forests of Colombia in Central America. Like most other species of tamarin monkeys, it is declining rapidly due to habitat destruction and alteration. Click on 'News' For more information

Just seconds old this Brazilian tapir calf was born on 6th August 2007. She is the ninth calf to be born at Linton Zoo to Shannon and Tanya. You can find out more about the tapir family at Linton Zoo at the keeper talk during the school holidays and weekends.

The Species Support Scheme (formally Animal Adoption Scheme) is ideal for gifts.

The top four favourites for sponsorship are Oboe our southern ground hornbill pictured left, the giant tortoises, Becky the barn owl and the snow leopard.

At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family day out. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in 18 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas and a children's play area. There is also a coffee shop and gift shop (restricted winter opening hours). Click on visiting for more details of opening times. For details of activities for children scheduled for weekends and the school holiday periods, click on news.
		Big cats are always a great favourite. At Linton Zoo we have Black leopard, African leopard, African lions and Amur tigers. Viewing windows in some of the enclosures make it possible to get as close as a whisker. Here children meet one of our magnificent tigers.
		On 6th April 2007 Goya and Hakim, a pair of Hartmann's Mountain Zebra arrived from Overloon Zoo in Holland. See 'News' for more information
		On 19th April 2006 Deja gave birth to her third litter of cubs, a boy and a girl, Makari and Katinka.The twins are pictured just two days old and are now very much bigger. The pair are very playful and can be seen in the enclosure with their mum, Deja.
		On 18th April Centurio a young male snow Leopard arrived from Basel Zoo in Switzerland. ......see 'news' for more on his story.
		A GIFT WITH A DIFFERENCE! We can now offer a 'Keeper Experience' . Focusing mainly on Lemurs these special sessions are designed to get you closer to some of the zoo animals and involved in their care. The perfect gift for any animal lover. Guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime!
		Several species of tortoise can be seen at Linton Zoo, including two species of giant. Tortoises from tropical regions do not hibernate so even during the winter months our herds of giant tortoises can often be seen grazing outside. Pictured are Vicky and Agnes, two of our Aldabra Giant Tortoises. See how Linton Zoo supports conservation of tortoises and turtles through the ShellShock Campaign
		Many species of birds including this beautiful Toco Toucan can be seen at Linton Zoo.
		These adorable Cotton-top tamarin twins were born on 29th January 2005. This cute little monkey is found only in the forests of Colombia in Central America. Like most other species of tamarin monkeys, it is declining rapidly due to habitat destruction and alteration. Click on 'News' For more information
		Just seconds old this Brazilian tapir calf was born on 6th August 2007. She is the ninth calf to be born at Linton Zoo to Shannon and Tanya. You can find out more about the tapir family at Linton Zoo at the keeper talk during the school holidays and weekends.
		The Species Support Scheme (formally Animal Adoption Scheme) is ideal for gifts. The top four favourites for sponsorship are Oboe our southern ground hornbill pictured left, the giant tortoises, Becky the barn owl and the snow leopard.