For the last reptile/invert blog of the year, I thought we could give a little highlight to probably one of the most popular snakes kept in captivity and as pets: the corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus). With their inquisitive nature, relatively small size and the variety of colours available it is hardly a surprise that these…
Ever wondered what it is like to be a part of the reptile and invertebrate team here at Wingham? Keep reading to see what the team get up to during their day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Our day usually starts with three keepers. In the morning, one person is responsible for everyone that…
May 16th is Endangered Species Day! A day all about bringing awareness to species that are struggling in the wild and to celebrate conservation efforts which aim to protect them. This day was created by the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006 to help with their mission to stop human-caused extinction to species and to help…
When walking through our Reptile House you will pass our kitchen area where the keepers prepare food for the reptiles and complete all of their paperwork. But at the back of the kitchen you will spot some vivariums. These vivariums house some species that we do not have on display for you to see, so…
Answering some common questions that we get asked about our crocodiles… Are the crocodiles real? I can assure you that all of our crocodiles are real. Crocodiles are typically seen as sit-and-wait predators but do also actively hunt for their food. Most of the time, you’ll see crocodiles sitting around, warming themselves up, catching some…
Rico and Havana would like to wish everyone a ‘Snappy New Year’! Rico and Havana are our Cuban crocodiles and definitely have a bit of a wow-factor to them due to their size. Both appreciated and feared by guests, they are a big favourite in the reptile house, that’s for sure. Our Cuban crocodiles have…
Here at Wingham Wildlife Park, we are home to 17 species of lizard. Some of our species already have their own blog dedicated purely to them (our rhino iguanas, Argus monitors and bearded dragons) but in this blog you will find a few more lizard facts and a bunch of the keepers’ favourite lizard species….
March 20th was World Frog Day and it was created to raise awareness of frogs and the challenges they face. What’s the big deal about frogs? There are over 7500 species of frogs in the world. Out of the 7500+ species of frogs, almost 900 species are endangered and over 500 species are critically endangered,…
February 1st is National Serpent Day and to celebrate serpents on this wonderful day I thought I would use this blog to introduce you to our keepers, our snakes, and our favourites (I know, I know, we’re not supposed to have favourites, but we all do). I’ve already written a blog about serpents for World…
Christmas is just a few weeks away and many people will be eagerly waiting to spend the day opening gifts and eating some good food. On the topic of gift giving, I thought I would talk about the gifting of pets for Christmas, and to be honest, gifting them in general. Back in 1978 the…
