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Cheetah brothers sprint into new home at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Three young cheetah brothers have sprinted into a new home at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as part of the European Endangered Species Programme. Two-year-old brothers Freddie, Robyn and Billy were flown to the attraction in Bedfordshire from Fota Wildlife Park in Ireland. Visitors will be able to spot the speedy, new additions in the zoo‘s existing … Read more

Land of the Tigers opens at Paradise Wildlife Park

A brand-new tiger territory has opened at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire and is the first in the UK with a pool deep enough for big cats to be fully submerged. Star of BBC Two’s ‘Big Cats About the House’ Giles Clark – who is also Director of Cats at the Park’s sister charity, The Big Cat … Read more

Tusk’s Year of the Lion: World Lion Day 2019

World Lion Day is celebrated every year on the 10th of August. In the following feature, Discover Animals look at the work of international wildlife charity TUSK who have dedicated 2019 to Year of The Lion … Wildly recognised as The ‘King of Beasts’, lions have been celebrated and revered throughout history for their courage … Read more

Easter treats for West Midland Safari big cats

Keepers at West Midland Safari Park gave the resident big cats an Easter surprise this week as part of their daily enrichment. Large papier-mâché eggs were created for the cheetahs and Sumatran tigers, filled with bits of meat and placed in the big cats’ enclosures, ready for their very own Easter egg hunt! Carnivore Keeper, … Read more

The who’s who of babies at Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo has welcomed more than 50 tiny faces to its line up of really wild residents so far in 2016. From critically endangered species on the brink of extinction to the just downright cute, each and every one of them has brought joy to keepers and visitors alike. The largest baby to be born … Read more