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Tiger and red panda cubs at West Midlands Safari Park have been enjoying some early festive treats to celebrate their first Christmas. The youngsters were gifted carefully planned Christmas enrichment by their keepers, with species appropriate treats hidden inside sacks and stockings. The 11-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs, Nova, Nadirah and Naresh, along with their older … Read more
Scratching your head trying to decide how to keep the kids busy this Twixmas? Then why not try these animal-themed ideas: Glow Marwell There’s still time to visit Marwell Zoo in Hampshire this Twixmas, which has been transformed into a stunning illuminated wonderland until 30th December. Glow Marwell 2024 invites guests to immerse themselves in … Read more
As the festive cheer of Christmas fades, a magical world awaits at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire where Glow Marwell is still in full swing. Beat the gloom of the Chrimbo Limbo with uplifting light displays featuring more than half a million LED bulbs, playful interactive elements and tasty treats. Until 30th December, pay a visit … Read more
Tigers, meerkats and squirrel monkeys kicked off the countdown to Christmas at London Zoo today, opening three very different advent calendars. Sumatran tiger cubs Zac and Crispin got paws-on in the seasonal frost, racing along a festive scent trail of cinnamon and nutmeg to find their advent tower – which they promptly pounced on – while … Read more
SEA LIFE has launched a family-friendly interactive trail to help visitors learn about the North Pole’s animals this Christmas. Taking place at sites in Birmingham, Brighton, Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton, Loch Lomond, Manchester, Scarborough and Weymouth, you will be able to dive into an arctic adventure to join Snowy, the frosty explorer, on an exciting Christmas … Read more
Showing the true spirit of Christmas, leading British wildlife conservation charity Wildwood Trust has welcomed a bouncing bear cub into the family fold after he was rejected by his mother. Ten-month-old ‘Boki’ has spent his first few nights at the park, near Herne Bay, after following yonder star to the wise men of Wildwood with … Read more
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s troop of ring-tailed lemurs woke up to stuffed Christmas stockings this week. The excitable, stripy primates discovered the colourful stockings – filled with vegetable treats – in their home and spared no time tucking into their festive gifts. Pien, a female lemur, seemed to take particular delight in the Christmas stockings, sticking her … Read more
Escape the cold this winter and feel the festive warmth at Stratford Butterfly Farm by watching the stunning Christmas Butterfly, also known as Papilio demodocus, as it flies around the rainforest flight area. With temperatures of 25°C, a visit will help conjure up memories of the heat of a summer’s day, however distant that may … Read more
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is calling all polar explorers to help save Fish-mas over the festive period. Father Christmas has lost all of his presents and needs visitors’ help to find them. 📸 Pixabay
Families wondering how to get their very merry Christmas off to a roaring start need look no further, as ZSL London Zoo opens its gates for the London Zoo Lodges’ Meet Santa Experience – a limited series of magical Christmas sleepovers, taking place between Friday 16th and Friday 23rd December. The overnight Christmas stay will … Read more
Join the intrepid ocean explorers the Octonauts on a new deep-sea adventure at SEA LIFE centres across the UK and Ireland from 1st December. Young sailors and their families will help the Octonauts on a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium, where guests will be challenged with various tasks and conundrums to complete throughout the … Read more
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has shared behind-the-scenes pictures of its towering new arrival – a six-foot-tall baby giraffe born on Remembrance Day and named Wilfred after the WWI poet Wilfred Owen. 📸 ZSL
To help inspire your nature-focused Christmas gifts, the RSPB has put together a list of products that can feed a child’s curiosity about flora and fauna.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey is offering wild festive sleepover packages from 25th November to 2nd January this year from just £45 per person** On selected dates throughout November, December and January, families can experience a magical short break full of Santa-approved activities including Chessington’s annual Winter’s Tail event. with an overnight stay in one of the themed … Read more
For those looking for winter illuminations with a difference, Glow Marwell will see Marwell Zoo’s majestic grounds transformed into a twinkling wonderland on selected evenings between 18th November and 30th December.
It’s that time of year when we start to mention Christmas and whether you’re in search of crackers, cards or children’s gifts, look no further than the eco-friendly options from the RSPB this festive season. Every year in the UK, hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste from packaging gets thrown away, as well as about … Read more
Garden centre retailer Dobbies – along with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society – is encouraging people to think sustainably this Christmas, and has encouraged shoppers buying real trees to think ahead about how they can recycle their Christmas centrepiece once the festivities are over.
One of London’s most eco and dog-friendly hotels, Treehouse Hotel London, has launched ‘A Canine Christmas’ guest package for December, in partnership with Lily’s Kitchen, producer of proper food for pets. And for every festive stay booked, a £5 donation will be made to Dogs Trust to support dogs less fortunate this Christmas. The package includes natural … Read more
SEA LIFE Scarborough has named an adorable new penguin chick Buddy, after the character in the iconic Christmas comedy movie Elf, due to his joyous knack of spreading cheer throughout the centre. Penguins Rico and Mavis recently became parents to Buddy as he entered the world a few months ago on 12th July 2021. Buddy … Read more
It’s no wonder the robin is the UK’s favourite bird, says the RSPB. They are easy to spot, with their handsome red breasts, they’re people-friendly and they provide us with beautiful birdsong pretty much all year round. However, Christmas is the time we really get to celebrate robins. Stories about their association with the season … Read more
Want to shop ethically while also supporting a wildlife charity this festive season? Check out our picks for the best gifts and stocking fillers that also benefit nature and the environment.
This year The Wildlife Trusts’ is encouraging everyone to do one wild thing a day over Christmas and let nature bring some much-needed festive cheer. Launching on 25th December, 12 Days Wild is a mini, seasonal version of summer’s 30 Days Wild and a reminder that even during the longest days and darkest nights, the natural … Read more
Looking for festive gift inspiration that is sustainable, recycled and kind to the planet? We’ve selected our favourite gift ideas for those wishing for a greener Christmas… Eco Recycled Bird Feeder/Cake Kit Designed & manufactured in the UK, this Ashortwalk bird kit contains a feeder made from recycled yoghurt pots and a cake mix … Read more
Wildlife charity The RSPB has issued some guidelines to help us when feeding our garden birds over the festive season. Christmas may be different for many of us this year, but our garden birds will be just as hungry with less food around during winter. If you’d like to help our feathered friends this season, here’s … Read more
Would you like to go on a deep-sea virtual reality adventure? Dive into an immersive world of discovery and swim with sharks, humpback whales, polar bears and other marine wildlife with the Let’s Explore Oceans Mega Pack. Suitable for ages 7+, the family-friendly educational experience offers a thrilling underwater adventure where users can immerse themselves in … Read more
From pampered pooches to crafty cats, our festive gift guide is full of ideas to inspire when Christmas shopping for your pets… ? Shark Dog/Cat Bed Ideal for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies weighing under 15lbs, this pet bed can be used as a cosy covered cave to hideaway or folded into a lovely … Read more
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