Packham spent his early childhood in Hampshire and natural history was his main passion. He is the older brother of fashion designer Jenny Packham.[21]
He found his time at school very difficult, being socially excluded and regularly bullied by fellow pupils. In his teenage years, he was responsible for the care of a kestrel, which he took from the wild and the death of which was a severe low point in his life.[21] At university, he embraced the punk rock scene.[21]
Packham has had Ménière's disease since his late 30s.[51] In 2003, at the age of 42, Packham began seeing a therapist after the death of his dog, Fish. As his work with the therapist concluded in 2005, Packham was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome.[52] He has also stated that he has suffered from severe depression.[53]
He now lives in the New Forest with his pet poodle, Scratchy.[53][54] For over ten years Packham has been in a relationship with Charlotte Corney, owner of the Isle of Wight Zoo, although the couple live separately.[21]
No kids yet.Packham spent his early childhood in Hampshire and natural history was his main passion. He is the older brother of fashion designer Jenny Packham.[21]He found his time at school very difficult, being socially excluded and regularly bulli