The Latest Breaking News from Five Sisters Zoo

Six tiny possums 'cruelly' abandoned outside supermarket 'to fend for themselves'

SIX tiny possums have been rescued after being “cruelly” abandoned and left “to fend for themselves” in a box outside a Lidl supermarket in…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

Lions rescued from war zone in Ukraine arrive at their new home in Scotland

Luna and Plusza continue Five Sisters Zoo’s history of providing homes for lions rescued from difficult circumstances.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

'Utterly devastated': Bear rescued from war in Ukraine dies in Scottish zoo

A BEAR who was rescued from the war in Ukraine and rehomed in a Scottish zoo has died.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2024

Scots Five Sisters Zoo welcomes birth of one of world's smallest cats

Zoo staff said they were absolutely delighted to welcome the first rusty-spotted cat born in Scotland. The breed are so small that newborn kittens weigh just 60 to 77 grams.

Daily Record · Jul 1, 2023

West Lothian zoo welcomes adorable new arrival of 'one of Earth's smallest cats'

Five Sisters Zoo has given a first look at the rusty-spotted cat kitten that was born just four weeks ago to Nainika. The rusty-spotted cat is one of the smallest species of cat in the world.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2023

Five Sisters Zoo celebrates birthday of 'UK's oldest' lemur

Stumpy celebrated his 37th birthday with a party and a special cake

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Scottish zoo celebrates birthday of 'UK's oldest' lemur aged 37

Stumpy the ring-tailed lemur, who is "one of the oldest" lemurs in the UK, has celebrated his 37th birthday at Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian — who shared adorable photos from the big day.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Hundreds heartbroken as zoo announces death of two 'longest serving residents'

Five Sisters Zoo shared the sad news of the passing of two of their most beloved animals, two donkeys named Chocolate and Fudge, leading to an outpouring of love and sadness

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023

West Lothian zoo announces 'sad passing' of two donkeys known as longest serving residents

Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian have announced the passing of two donkeys who were the 'longest serving residents', after one became ill and the other refused food after his 'life-long companion' was gone.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 10, 2023

Five Sisters Zoo share update pictures of penguin enclosure and tease new arrivals

The West Calder business has been working on a new home for their penguins since the beginning of the year and they have now said that they hope to welcome new penguins in the near future.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023