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Apple TV+ to mark Earth Day with documentary firsts

Apple TV+ viewers are in for a treat this Friday 16th April when three ground-breaking documentaries about the natural world premiere ahead of Earth Day 2021. The Year Earth Changed, narrated by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning broadcaster David Attenborough, will…

14 April 2021

Wildlife parks and zoos to reopen this week

With the welcome news that wildlife parks and zoos can reopen from Monday 12th April, we take a look at what’s happening where and report on our favourite places to visit to discover animals. Although restrictions have been lifted, visitor…

12 April 2021

Brilliant new books for younger readers to explore

Three inspiring new books written especially for younger readers explore the wonders of rewilding, the issue of climate change, and the magical arrival of spring. When We Went Wild by Isabella Tree. Illustrated by Allira Tee. Inspired by…

9 April 2021

Highland Wildlife Park welcome adorable new calf

RZSS Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland is celebrating the birth of a Mishmi takin calf. Born to mum Chimi and dad Jorge on March 22nd, a name will be chosen for the charming new arrival in the coming weeks. In…

8 April 2021

12 April 2021

Wildlife parks and zoos to reopen this week

With the welcome news that wildlife parks and zoos can reopen from Monday 12th April, we take a look at…

by Simone Brookes

9 April 2021

Brilliant new books for younger readers to explore

Three inspiring new books written especially for younger readers explore the wonders of rewilding, the issue of climate change, and…

by Simone Brookes

8 April 2021

Highland Wildlife Park welcome adorable new calf

RZSS Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland is celebrating the birth of a Mishmi takin calf. Born to mum Chimi and…

by Simone Brookes

2 April 2021

Essential guides for your perfect pets + 30% off!

With over 12 million of us owning a dog, a cat, or both in Britain, we are a nation devoted…

by Simone Brookes

Animals

Stag beetle

Stag beetles are Britain’s largest land beetle, with males reaching up to 7.5 centimetres in size. They are also one of the most spectacular looking insects, with a male’s huge…

Animals, Bats

Pipistrelle bat

The common pipistrelle bat is a very small species of bat that is native to the British Isles; in fact it is the smallest of the UK’s 18 species. It…

Animals, Birds

Robin

The robin is a familiar site in British gardens throughout the year, especially at Christmas. Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red colouring but are spotted with…

Paradise Wildlife Park

Paradise Wildlife Park began life as Broxbourne Zoo in the 1960s and was purchased in 1984 by the Sampson family, who have successfully turned the attraction around. They have made it their mission to create more spacious open enclosures and develop an extensive education programme and more hands-on activities.

Chessington Zoo

Chessington Zoo was founded in 1931 in the grounds of a mansion of considerable history, which can be traced back to 1348. The estate was acquired by entrepreneur Reginald Goddard, a Flight Lieutenant from the Great War, who needed a place to house his exotic animal collection. The Zoo at Chessington has developed into an […]