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Offer: Natural History Museum games for dinosaur fans

Hours of fun to be had over the summer holiday with these brilliant dinosaur-themed games from The Natural History Museum.  Plus, for a limited time only, both Cluedo: The Stolen Stegosaurus board game and Museum Operation Dinosaurs game can be purchased at half the original price – a mammoth saving! ? Cluedo: The Stolen Stegosaurus board game – £15 (was … Read more

Twycross wallaby joeys make spring appearance

Keepers at Twycross Zoo have announced the spring arrival of two red-necked Wallaby joeys – perfect timing for the Easter holidays. Native to Australia, red-necked wallabies are marsupials, which means that they have a very short gestation (pregnancy) after which the offspring moves to the female’s pouch to continue developing. The ‘joey’ will stay in … Read more

Witness the Great Migration on a balloon safari in the sky

Bespoke tour operator Vivid Travel is offering an alternative take on the traditional Kenyan safari as they focus their holiday experience from the skies. For the perfect way to view the Great Migration, hop aboard a hot air balloon in the Maasai Mara for an awe-inspring safari in the clouds. During the summer up to … Read more

Creepy encounters at Whipsnade this Halloween

Boo at the Zoo returns to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this half-term holiday with a special family friendly Halloween event celebrating all things spooky. Running from Saturday 20 to Wednesday 31 October, fearless visitors can step into the Super Natural Neighbours experience to discover more about the weird and wonderful creatures that live on our doorsteps.  Kids … Read more

Bank holiday books for young wildlife fans

With the end of the summer holiday in sight, why not treat your kids to our pick of the best new wildlife themed books around before they venture back to school. Pocket Guide to Whales, Dophins and other Marine Mammals  by Dr. Fances Dipper and Alice Patullo With marine conservation the big topic this year … Read more

Take a wildlife conservation holiday to mystical Transylvania

Biosphere Expeditions offer citizen science wildlife conservation holidays to ordinary people wishing to make a positive difference, working hands-on as environmental volunteers. The non-profit organisation recently added a new expedition to their list of international adventures with a trip to mystical Transylvania, without the vampires. Launching in September 2019 the 8 day expedition will take you … Read more

Easter fun at The Tropical Butterfly House Sheffield

Visitors to The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre in Sheffield can enjoy a number of activities this Easter including an egg hunt, animal handling sessions and a celebration of creatures native to Madagascar. During the Mad About Madagascar event, which runs from 24th March until 15th April, visitors to the Lemur Heights walk … Read more

Experience ocean wildlife in Sri Lanka

If you enjoyed watching the BBC’s Blue Planet II this weekend you may be inspired to take a holiday to spot marine wildlife for yourself. Cantaloupe Hotels in Sri Lanka are offering a series of Big Blue Experiences at two of its boutique hotels. Guests at Cantaloupe Aqua and Cantaloupe Levels can now discover an … Read more

Stay overnight with tigers in Kent

Port Lympne Reserve in Kent are offering guests the experience of a lifetime as they open one of the most unusual places to stay on a short break. Tiger Lodge is the first of its kind in the U.K and offers a unique wildlife getaway. Situated within the tiger enclosure at Port Lympne, the lodge … Read more