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Alien Invaders! What is a Giant African Land Snail?   The Giant African Land Snail (Lissachatina fulica) is one of the largest species of snail.  While it  originates in East Africa, mostly Kenya and Tanzania, its habitat has expanded to most of Africa, South and Southeast Asia, South America and even the South East of…

Don’t get stuck in a Crimbo-Limbo! Keep the Christmas excitement going with this Bucket List of things to do When Santa has visited, presents are opened, and the turkey has been eaten; it’s really important you don’t get stuck in the Crimbo-Limbo! The period between Christmas and the New Year can be a lull for…

Piranha: The Fish, The Myth, The Legend Have you managed to spot one of our baby red-bellied piranha? If so, you’re quite lucky! They’re incredibly shy at the moment and spend most of their time hidden away! To say they’re more scared of you than you are of them would be absolutely true! Seeing these…

Plantasia Tropical Zoo, is thrilled to announce some fantastic news that highlights our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence within our organization. In our continuous efforts to enhance wildlife education and conservation, we are excited to introduce two promising young individuals, Dan and Jude, who have joined us this year as part of their…

Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure this October half-term at Plantasia Tropical Zoo! Nestled amidst lush greenery and giant plants, our indoor tropical zoo is home to over 40 different species of animals. But that’s not all – this half-term, we have two special events that are sure to make your visit extraordinary! Dinomania…

At Plantasia Tropical Zoo, we believe in the power of nature and the importance of preserving it for future generations. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Rainforest Concern, a remarkable organization dedicated to protecting one of the world’s most precious and endangered ecosystems: the rainforest. In this blog post, we will…

Tackling Tarantulas and Harnessing Haku Saying ‘Goodbye’ to Year-in-Industry Students Amy and Maddy In September of last year (2022), we welcomed fresh-faced Swansea University Zoology students Amy Nash and Madelyn Jones to the Plantasia Tropical Zoo team.  June (2023) marks the end of their ‘Year-in-Industry’ placements.   Amy and Maddy are going to be greatly missed…

It’s here – World Environment Day 2023! This annual event, which is celebrated on June 5th every year, is a day to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. This year’s theme for World Environment Day is “Ecosystem Restoration” (#BeatPlasticPollution), which is focused on the conservation of the world’s diverse ecosystems. Many species…

Looking for a way to keep your troops entertained this May? We’ve got the best family entertainment taking place all under one roof! We are excited to announce our new events calendar for 2023, kicking-off with the Little Mermaid on Saturday 27th May. A new partnership with Glass Slipper Events Wales will bring a whole…

Build your Bucket List of things to do in Swansea this Half Term There are many great venues in Swansea to explore this half term. Lots of these can be short duration visits, so why not create your own mini BUCKET LIST to tackle in a day. Here are our Top 10 great ideas to…

Have you met Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s very own Fiji Banded Iguana? He can be found greeting you with his wide bright blue and green stripes and a very long tail. This article will tell you a little bit more about these fascinating unique animals, with an explanation on how and why they are endangered…

“The smallest of changes make the biggest of differences in ensuring your venue is inclusive and accessible to all” NAS Swansea BIAZA World Autism Acceptance Campaign BIAZA are excited to launch a brand new campaign, World Autism Acceptance, taking place 27 March – 2 April. During the week, they’ll be encouraging as many of their…