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Longleat’s first Sky Safari will take place from 16th – 18th September 2016, and will see two mass ascensions of fifty hot air balloons from Longleat House’s Lawn, each day. One will take place in the morning and another in the early evening. During the day many of the balloons will be beautifying the sky … Read more
A conservationist from a Devon charity has made a crucial discovery in the rainforests of East Africa. She has discovered a new population of a rare species of toad previously only found in a single patch of forest less than half the size of a football pitch. Elena Tonelli is a PhD student from Manchester … Read more
The wild dolphin, named Silhouette, is a regular visitor to Tangalooma Island Resort, Queensland, where she joins other wild dolphins to be hand fed each night by resort staff and guests. Eco Rangers who run the dolphin feeding program became alarmed last week to discover the fish hook and line lodged in the dolphin’s mouth. … Read more
The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham is gearing up for a half term to remember (13th-21st February) during its 20th anniversary year, as it invites families to experience its fun-filled Ancient Oceans event. As part of this exciting event, there will be a range of activities, workshops and talks taking place, and the charismatic Dr … Read more
From Easter Longleat will play host to world renowned TV wildlife presenter, photographer and cameraman Simon King’s latest exhibition. King has been concealing himself throughout Longleat’s animal paddocks during the winter, capturing timeless and unique images of the animals inside their world, from an innovative perspective, of which they’ve never before been seen. To complement … Read more
Each year, every zoological collection in Britain undertakes a substantial and essential task – the yearly animal count. Keepers at Cotswold Wildlife Park have just completed their annual stocktake; a compulsory requirement for all British zoos in order to keep their zoo licence. The numbers are no surprise to the Park’s keepers, as they know … Read more
Sea Life Manchester’s newest resident, Hank, is different to most as there’s not a fin in sight. Instead he has three hearts, blue blood, eight arms and is one of the marine world’s most intelligent creatures – a Giant Pacific Octopus. Hank is the starring member of the brand new Octopus Hideout exhibit that will … Read more
Visit the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah Enjoy three nights at the 5Q Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang Tour tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands Take a boat to Orang-Utan Island Saga’s new Colonial Malaysia escorted tour takes visitors from futuristic Kuala Lumpur on a journey of discovery to see animal conservation at … Read more
Calling all super sleuths and budding archaeologists! Sea Life Brighton is inviting you to become a ‘dinosaur detective’ this half term (06 – 21 February) as part of its brand new Ancient Oceans installation. Ancient Oceans will immerse visitors in the fascinating history and evolution of the oceans and the creatures that live within them. … Read more
A new female cheetah has arrived at Paignton Zoo. Jahzara has come from Beekse Bergen Safari Park, in the Netherlands, where she was born on 7th December 2013. Paignton Zoo is now home to three cheetah: two year old Jahzara joins male Kasai, who is 11 and female Isantya, who is 4. Cheetah live on … Read more
The Sea Life Brighton has introduced a brand new Zebra Shark to its Ocean Display and has conducted an official naming ceremony in honour of four year old Maxwell Smith who is currently living with Mitochondrial Depletion in the TK2. Children’s charities Merlin’s Magic Wand and Rays of Sunshine attended the ceremony, along with Sea … Read more
Billie the wild dolphin shot to fame in the 1980s when she began swimming with racehorses in a South Australian River. But it is her tail-walking prowess learnt from her captive cousins that lives on in one of the world’s only wild dolphin populations within a major city. The female bottle-nosed dolphin would swim alongside … Read more
Keepers at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park, near Aviemore in Scotland, celebrated not one, not two, but THREE polar bear birthdays this Christmas with a grand joint birthday celebration on Friday 11 December. New girl Victoria, who arrived at the Park in March this year, turned 19 years old, whilst males Arktos was eight and Walker, … Read more
When it came to Blackpool Zoo’s annual stock-take, in which all 1500 residents need be counted, re-counted and counted again, Animal Manager Peter Dillingham just couldn’t decide which method of adding up was best. He had to choose between his trusty abacus, which he used when he started his career over 30 years ago, and … Read more
Forget the Boxing Day sales, it’s all about the January sales at Sea Life Brighton, where savvy shoppers could save up to 30% on a Merlin Annual Pass. A ‘standard’ Merlin Annual Pass normally retails at £169 for an individual but between 01 January to 15 February, Sea Life Brighton is offering the pass for … Read more
It might not be turkey and all the trimmings but Christmas Dinner for the aquatic creatures over at SEA LIFE Blackpool is no less of an occasion for it. This Christmas Day every animal, from the smallest fish to the biggest shark, will be given a tasty Christmas Dinner treat to make their festive day … Read more
Cotswold Wildlife Park has announced the winners of its 2015 Photography Competition. This year’s theme was ‘Animal Portraits’ and visitors were invited to photograph any creature, great or small, in the collection of over one thousand mammals, birds and reptiles. Now in its fourth year, a record number of entries were received and judges had … Read more
The Amur tigers received an early Christmas treat from their keepers at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park last week. The feisty pair got festive when keepers placed giant papier-mâché balls painted like Christmas puddings into their enclosure. Marty and Dominika were released to pounce and play with the puddings, which were placed throughout the large enclosure … Read more
Steve Backshall, wildlife TV presenter and energetic supporter of World Land Trust (WLT), has raised more than £50,000 for the conservation charity by completing the 2015 Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race. With the money raised, WLT has directly funded the purchase of 481 acres (195 hectares) of Chocó rainforest on the southern edge of … Read more
Animal lover Elaine Coltham has written a book of poetry, ‘A Little Help for My Friends’ which she hopes will help animals that have been neglected or abandoned and are in need of care. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to help the re-homing efforts of the RSPCA Suffolk East & … Read more
A tiger named Fabi has arrived at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park. Eight-year-old male Sumatran tiger Fabi has come to Devon from Chester Zoo. Fabi moved to Chester from Prague Zoo in 2009. He is a proven breeder, having fathered seven cubs with Chester’s resident female, Kirana – who was born at Paignton Zoo in 2006. … Read more
A selection of Longleat’s safari animals came face to face with their Chinese lantern counterparts recently. The Wiltshire attraction is currently staging its spectacular Festival of Light outdoor event which features thousands of illuminated artworks. Alongside figures from Chinese history, myth and legend; including emperors, soldiers from the terracotta army and a giant dragon boat, … Read more
Britain’s biggest swarm of sea nettles – spectacular stinging jellyfish – has been unveiled at Manchester Sea Life Centre. The new display is designed to boost awareness of a potential global takeover of our oceans by jellyfish, the species best adapted to replace those hit by over-fishing and climate change. Jellyfish invasions are becoming an … Read more
Winter is one of the best seasons to visit WWT London Wetland Centre as some of the UK’s most attractive birds can be spotted. While it’s easy to spot the ducks in their beautiful plumage, there are also plenty of other birds who spend the winter here – some of which need a little bit … Read more
Blackpool Zoo has Christmas all wrapped up for families this year, from giving parents the chance of a child free shopping day to unusual gifts that are perfect for any animal lover. On Saturday 19th December the zoo will be hosting a special Keeper Kids Christmas event for eight to 12 year olds, giving parents … Read more
Tis the season to be woolly… People love Christmas jumpers, so why not rhinos? Volunteers at Paignton Zoo in Devon have knitted an over-sized pullover for a life-sized rhino sculpture. A team of 13 volunteers started knitting and crocheting in July, in between their usual volunteer duties. Every knitter created at least 6 squares in … Read more
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