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Stay in new Shepherds Huts on Brownsea Island

Birdlife on Brownsea Island

In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore visits the new Shepherds Huts on The National Trust’s Brownsea Island in Dorset. The historic campsite at Brownsea Island within Poole Harbour can now offer two Shepherds Huts for a very different camping experience. The island has a mixture of woodland, heathland and reedbeds plus lakes and … Read more

Baby Cape porcupine born at Whipsnade Zoo 

The baby Cape porcupine at Whipsnade Zoo

A tiny baby Cape porcupine has been caught on camera tucking into carrots and tomatoes and exploring its new home, as Whipsnade zookeepers shared behind the scenes video of the spiky new addition, which was born at the conservation zoo in Bedfordshire in August.   Keeper Steve Merrick-White said the Cape porcupine baby’s birth in … Read more

On the trail of the ‘Exmoor Beast’

The Exmoor Beast at Exmoor Zoo

The trail of the ‘Exmoor Beast’ recently led Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore to a zoo that was not quite the most westerly in the UK. Danny Reynolds was on hand to show him around Exmoor Zoo in Devon, located within dense vegetation high on the hills of Exmoor near to Bratton Flemming. Some 130 … Read more

New video: Going on an Exmoor Wildlife Safari

The Exmoor pony can be seen on an Exmoor Wildlife Safari

In this video, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore talks to Daphne Brace of Exmoor Wildlife Safaris about spotting red deer, Highland cows and the iconic Exmoor pony, which is allegedly rarer than the giant panda, on a wildlife safari. He also explores the bird life, which includes white-tailed eagles, red kites, harriers, kestrels, skylarks and green … Read more

Authentic Norfolk Wildlife Reserve Watatunga wins award

A Buggy Tour at Watatunga

Norfolk-based wildlife reserve Watatunga was recently awarded a prestigious Gold in the Visit England Award for Excellence 2023, in the category of Best Small Visitor Attraction. The park is a must-visit for those looking for an authentic nature reserve that specialises in conservation. Visitors are taken on a self-drive discovery tour around the 170-acre site on electric buggies. Everyone receives a … Read more