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Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) has launched the ‘Protect Scotland’s Wildlife’ campaign, supported by research, to combat the effects of human behaviour on forest ecosystems during the summer months. While Scotland’s natural areas are a valuable resource and support people’s wellbeing, people visiting Scotland’s forests to watch – and photograph – birds and other wildlife … Read more
Visitors to Marwell Zoo in Hampshire have been enjoying meeting CBeebies favourites, Bluey, Bingo and Hey Duggee on special Thursday Fun Days throughout the school holidays. There’s still a chance to see Bluey and her little sister Bingo, from the much-loved children’s TV show Bluey, on one more date – 24th August – while Hey Duggee … Read more
In celebration of World Elephant Day today, Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire has released fascinating footage to offer a unique insight into their herd of Asian elephants‘ nocturnal habits and encourage support for their work protecting the Endangered species. Night vision cameras at Whipsnade Zoo‘s Centre for Elephant Care show 11-month-old Asian elephant Nang Phaya crawling … Read more
This summer, Visit Isle of Man is encouraging tourists to come and visit the natural playground in the middle of the Irish sea, to spot some of the UK’s natural wonders including rare birds and wildlife. The island, which is reachable by ferry or plane in as little as 30 minutes from the UK and Ireland, is … Read more
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
Wallabies backlit by the setting sun, rhinos enjoying twilight snacks and aardvarks scampering outside at dusk are all snapped in a set of photos taken by zookeepers that give a peek at life beyond closing time at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire – something visitors will be able to experience for themselves on ‘Summer Saturday’ evenings. … Read more
Blackpool Zoo has welcomed its first critically endangered Bornean orangutan baby for more than two decades after first-time mother Jingga gave birth in June. Visitors can now see the infant, which keepers have confirmed as male, in the orangutan house, which reopened on 1st July following a short period of closure to allow mother and … Read more
Two Norfolk-based businesses have joined forces to improve children’s nature knowledge through exploration and play. Pensthorpe, the 700-acre nature reserve that is one of the most biodiverse in England, and Wymondham-based international toy manufacturer Orchard Toys have created two trails for Pensthorpe’s summer event, Beasts and Beaks, which runs until 5th September, so you still have time to … Read more
Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire is proud to announce that their endangered red panda, Tilly, has given birth to a miracle cub one month after the devastating passing of her partner Nam Pang, creating a lasting legacy in his honour. In the early hours of 16th July, on one of the hottest days in UK history, … Read more
Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park has announced a brand new behind the scenes tour, allowing guests to experience all the fascinating secrets and surprises that involve making the aquarium work.
Tiger conservationists at Chester Zoo have welcomed a new male Sumatran tiger, Dash, as part of a special breeding programme for the critically endangered species. ? Chester Zoo
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has announced the birth of three endangered giant otters, and the playful trio are sure to become visitor favourites when they venture out into their reserve in a few weeks’ time.
In 2018, Malton in Ryedale was named the UK’s most dog-friendly town by the Dog Friendly Awards, in association with the Kennel Club, but the gold-star welcome for four-legged friends is matched across Ryedale, most especially in the market town of Helmsley and across the vast Castle Howard estate at the heart of the region. … Read more
In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore visits Weymouth to meet Melanie Llewellyn of West Hill Donkeys. She talks about how she took over running children’s donkey rides on Weymouth beach, and has grown her herd to include donkeys that have emotional and behavioural needs in order to show them love and care, and … Read more
Knowsley Safari Park in Merseyside has welcomed 27 hand-built brick animals for the summer, which include a seven-foot tall Bengal tiger called Bryn, perfect for celebrating International Cat day today. Bryn took a team of three builders over 390 hours to create, using more than 81,000 bricks. Over the last 100 years, hunting and forest destruction have … Read more
This summer, take on the Ultimate Animal Challenge at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire and go head-to-head with your friends and family to find out who’s the real leader of the pack! Until 4th September, follow the Ultimate Animal Challenge trail around the zoo, testing your skills against the best of the best in a number of … Read more
The world’s leading conservation zoo, ZSL London Zoo, is celebrating its big cats and their biggest supporters on World Lion Day on 10th August by releasing a series of stunning images taken of the zoo’s two Asiatic Lions. The images – captured by renowned wildlife photographer, Matthew Maran – show never-before-seen views of the zoo’s two … Read more
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