South West Environmental Parks Ltd

Bring Back the Swamp!

We're on a mission to bring back the swamp! As one of Paignton Zoo's most loved exhibits, we're on the mission to bring back the swamp, with two of it's original residents and some new friends along the way!
£11,236
raised of £15,000 target
Closes on 31/12/2024
RCN 300923

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Help us reopen a Paignton Zoo favourite!

We’re on a mission to Bring Back the Swamp here at Paignton Zoo, and we need your help!

Bring Back the Swamp!

Our hugely popular Crocodile Swamp exhibit sadly closed its doors in 2022. This unique and immersive space was home to threatened crocodiles, mesmerising snakes, and a host of other fascinating creatures to inspire and engage our visitors.

Although some of the swamps original inhabitants have moved to zoos elsewhere (our Komodo dragon Khaleesi is now at London Zoo for example) it is still home to Cuban crocodile ‘Spice’ and Sunda gharial ‘Lima’ who now have access to a choice of pools and resting spaces. Now, we're ready to bring it back to life, with other species joining Spice and Lima ready to welcome visitors once again.

We need your help!

We are appealing to our community to help us Bring Back the Swamp! We're determined to reopen the swamp and give it the revitalisation it deserves. With your support, we can rebuild the entrance, restore the interior, and introduce some new fascinating animals to inspire the next generation.

Your donation will make a real difference

Any contributions, no matter the size, will be hugely appreciated. Help us create unforgettable memories for future generations. Thank you.

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About the charity

South West Environmental Parks Ltd is a registered conservation, education, and scientific charity which acts to protect at-risk animals and plants from the impacts of biodiversity loss. We focus on helping humans understand how to live in harmony with nature in order to help halt species decline.

Donation summary

Total raised
£11,235.47
+ £1,074.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,181.47
Offline donations
£6,054.00
Direct donations
£5,181.47
Donations via fundraisers
£0.00

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