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Rare Sumatran tiger cub born in North Yorkshire

Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire were delighted to announce the arrival of a rare Sumatran tiger cub last Friday 25th August. Born to breeding pair Bawa and Surya, the new arrival has been greeted with much excitement at the park, and becomes the first birth for the tigers since triplets three years ago. The team … Read more

Enjoy a jumbo weekend at Whipsnade Zoo

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo are offering elephant lovers an unforgettable experience when they visit at the weekend on 16 and 17 September. Celebrating the zoo’s largest residents, the Asian elephants, the zoo’s Elephantastic event promises a mammouth day out while marking the global Elephant Appreciation Weekend. Visitors can enjoy a close encounter with one of the … Read more

Cotswold Wildlife Park announce photo competition winners

Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire has announced the winners of its 2017 Photography Competition which features stunning images of the park’s wildlife collection. This year’s theme was ‘Natural Instincts’ and the winning image beat over 1,000 other entries to win top prize. Taken by Wayne Bailey from Wiltshire, who wins first place for the second year … Read more

Redheads celebrate World Orangutan Day free at Twycross

Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day and Twycross Zoo in the midlands will be celebrating by offering free entry to any person with red hair! This one day initiative has been set up to encourage the public to take action and help the conservation of this magnificent great ape species, raising awareness of the … Read more

First survey of British hedgehog houses taken

Hedgehog Street launched the first ever national Hedgehog Housing Census this week, a nationwide campaign set up by wildlife charities the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s Trust for Endangered Species. The aim of the survey is to combat the ongoing fall in native hedgehog population numbers, which have declined by up to a third … Read more

Woburn to hold elephant photo opportunity for TUSK

Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire are offering elephant fans an unmissable opportunity when they visit on selected dates during August. Keepers at the park are holding a special charity event from 21st-28th August, to help raise money for the animal conservation charity, Tusk. During the week visitors will get the chance to have their picture … Read more

Visit Edinburgh’s Wee Beasties on World Lizard Day

Monday 14th August is World Lizard Day so why not celebrate by visiting one of RZSS Edinburgh Zoo’s smallest inhabitants today. Part of the zoo’s Wee Beasties exhibit, the Natal dwarf chameleon is only 11 cm long when fully grown and is renowned for its camouflage abilities, being able to blend in with its surroundings. The … Read more

Celebrating World Elephant Day at Twycross Zoo

World Elephant Day is an international event held on 12th August each year dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants. It is estimated that there are less than 40,000 Asian elephants and 400,000 African elephants left in the wild.  World Elephant Day aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures through education and … Read more

Best summer reads for young wildlife enthusiasts

With kids to keep entertained for rest of the school summer holiday why not treat them to our pick of the best new animal themed books around; 10 Reasons to Love an Elephant / 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle by Catherine Barr & Hanako Clulow Part of the popular Natural History Museum programme, this … Read more

Create a garden haven for wildlife with ZSL

ZSL London Zoo will be unveiling a brand new exhibit next week full to the brim with handy hints on how to make your garden an oasis for native wildlife. Opening on Tuesday 15th August, ZSL’s new Wildlife Garden will be offering tips to green-fingered visitors, both young and old, on how to encourage creatures … Read more

Twycross snow leopard twin cubs named

Twycross Zoo in the Midlands welcomed snow leopard twins four months ago and the two female cubs made their first public appearance during July. Members of the zoo were asked to choose names for the twins which zoo keepers proposed, taking origins from the leopard’s natural home range across the vast high mountains of Central … Read more

Breeding success at Penguin Rock this year

RZSS Edinburgh Zoo had a successful breeding season this year and welcomed 19 gentoo chicks and one northern rockhopper chick to its Penguin Rock enclosure. Penguin breeding season, which began in March, is now coming to a close and these once tiny chicks are now growing into adorably fluffy youngsters. The first gentoo chicks hatched … Read more

The Great Brick Safari opens at Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire launched The Great Brick Safari  today, an interactive experience featuring over 2 million LEGO bricks. Marwell is the first UK zoo to host a collection of giant LEGO brick animals. Over 80 stunning sculptures, representing 25 different species, have been installed, offering an exciting and unique trail to connect children with nature. … Read more