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On World Wildlife Day, we bring you news that plans to create what could be England’s largest beaver enclosure at one of the country’s top garden attractions have been given the green light. Planning permission has been granted for Trentham, in Staffordshire, to build an enclosure within the historic 725-acre estate, which will shortly house … Read more
Drayton Manor Resort in Staffordshire has welcomed a male baby South American tapir, starting a new family for parents Fifi and Carlos. Latest footage of the tapir family shows a heart-warming encounter between Fifi and her new son, as they both appear to enjoy a nutritious lunchtime. The 15-acre zoo is home to more than 500 … Read more
Six baby Barbary macaques have arrived at Trentham Monkey Forest and have been welcomed into the world by the other members of the troop.
Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire has welcomed the arrival of five Barbary macaque babies. Every birth is crucial for the endangered species, with the Monkey Forest team delighted when they found some of the females showing signs of pregnancy. Just like the wild, births occur high up in the trees at night without any interference, … Read more
Staffordshire’s Drayton Manor Park is celebrating the births of eight new baby animals – with all arriving just in time for the gates to reopen this weekend. A new critically endangered Spider Monkey baby – born on 22nd May – brings the total number at the park to six, with Scarlet Macaw pair Sally and … Read more
Staffordshire’s Trentham Monkey Forest welcomed four very special arrivals recently, just ahead of reopening their doors to visitors today, Thursday 25th of June. Four baby macaques – 2 girls and 2 boys – were born during lockdown while the forest was closed. Now the gates are open, lucky visitors will get the chance to see the … Read more
Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire is set to reopen to the public on 15th February following a short winter break – just in time for the half term holiday. This will be a special year for the Monkey Forest as the popular attraction celebrates 15 years in 2020 with a birthday party to be held … Read more
Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire is set to reopen to the public on 15th February following a short winter break – just in time for the half term holiday. This will be a special year for the Monkey Forest as the popular attraction celebrates 15 years in 2020 with a birthday party to be held … Read more
Drayton Manor Park Zoo have welcomed a pair of eleven month old red pandas to their 15 acre wildlife haven, set in the heart of Staffordshire. The new arrivals, named Tika and Pema, can now be seen nestled in the trees feasting on bamboo. As small as a fox, red pandas have a bear like … Read more
Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire have welcomed the first baby monkeys of the year. The two new arrivals, born on 27th and 30th May, will hopefully be the first of a number of births in the coming weeks. The popular monkey forest, which is set in the 750 acres on the Trentham Estate, allows its … Read more
Drayton Manor Zoo in Staffordshire welcomed the arrival of spring with the birth of two critically endangered cotton-top tamarins. Kit and Leo were born last month to proud first time parents Ellie and Bernie and weigh in at just 40-45g, which is roughly the third of the weight of a hamster! Twins are very common … Read more
Drayton Manor Park in Staffordshire is giving animal lovers aged between 8 and 15 years the exclusive opportunity to join Drayton Manor Park’s Zoo Club for the 2017 season. It’s a very exciting time at the zoo, as the 100+ species already in residence are soon to be joined by lots of new and exciting … Read more
Drayton Manor Zoo, part of Drayton Manor Park, near Tamworth in Staffordshire, is reminding groups of the arrival of the Tamarin Trail, which takes adventurers through beautiful planted gardens, allowing them to come face to face with a troop of mischievous monkeys. During the trail adventure, guests get up close and personal with the cute … Read more
Trentham Monkey Forest, situated in Staffordshire, is completely unique to the UK. With 140 Barbary macaques living freely within the beautiful 60 acre woodland. Walk amongst the monkeys along the ¾ of a mile pathway and watch as the monkey antics unfold right in front of you. With no cages or bars to hinder your … Read more
Trentham Monkey Forest were delighted to receive the gold award for ‘Large Visitor Attraction’ at the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards. The hotly contested category pitched Staffordshire attractions that receive more than 50,000 visitors per year against one another. The attractions were judged on a number of criteria including visitor experience, staff training and innovative events … Read more
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