This week, I thought we’d take a closer look at some of the smallest residents here at the park, our honey bees. When you think about the animals that call Wingham home, bees might not be the first that spring to mind. I won’t lie, it has been a few trying months with this hive…
We’re thrilled to announce that Phase 1 of Wingham Wildlife Park’s Wild Future and major expansion is now open! This summer, visitors can meet some incredible new arrivals, including our magnificent tigers, Duke & Tora, and Kent’s only Asiatic lions: Thor, Theo & Rakesh. These amazing big cats have settled into their impressive new habitats,…
Fathers’ Day seemed the perfect opportunity to reflect on how many animals have their own ways of raising families and guiding the next generation. During your visits to Wingham Wildlife Park you will be able to see several species offered fascinating reminders that caring for young and protecting family groups is not unique to humans….
World Binturong Day takes place this Saturday, its celebrated every year on the second Saturday of May to raise awareness about the conservation of the Binturong. Also known as Bearcats; they play an important role because their key ecological position in Asian rainforests and help maintain healthy forest ecosystems. Seed dispersers for rainforest trees; Binturongs…
Earlier on this week we celebrated world bear day, why? Because who doesn’t love bears! There are eight species: Asiatic black bears (moon bears), brown bears, giant pandas, North American black bears, polar bears, sloth bears, spectacled (Andean) bears and sun bears. Each species has adapted to its environment in remarkable ways, from the polar…
Finding that special someone in your life is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to animals it’s also quite rare. An estimated 90% of bird species partner up for life, however that can’t be said for mammals. It is estimated that only 3% to 5% of all mammal species form monogamous relationships. With this Valentine’s…
As this is my last blog for 2025, I’ve decided to have a look back at some of this year’s highlights and changes that have happened over the past 12 months, here at Wingham Wildlife Park. January What a way to kick start 2025 at Wingham Wildlife Park as we welcomed 2 servals to the…
This week my blog is all about our amazing volunteers that we have working at the park. They are part of the keeping team here and it is important to us keepers to make them feel like they are as well. So, I’d just like to say a massive thank you to all the current/previous…
All around us there are signs of the change in seasons, from the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables as the harvest season peaks, to changes in the behaviour of animals as summer birds begin to migrate. My blog this week is going to be about focus on the change of season and what that…
Zoo Awareness Day takes place on the 31st of August each year. Why? It stems from the growing recognition of the crucial work that modern zoos do beyond just housing animals. Zoos have evolved significantly over the past decades, transforming into centres for conservation and education. Today on Zoo Awareness Day We want to highlight…
