As zookeepers, we shouldn’t have favourites, but sometimes we can’t help it! So, when I asked the team if they had a favourite, some struggled and some knew their answers straight away! So for today’s blog, I thought I would introduce you to some of the more unique favourite animals on the section! Savannah chose…
I went to Kearnsey Abbey Gardens the other day with my wife. It was a day filled to the brim with baby birds. Cygnets (baby swans), ducklings, blue tit fledglings, coot chicks and even during our prior visit to Faversham in the morning we saw a baby oystercatcher on the brewery roof. As a result…
Hello everybody I’m Alex, the new Head of Carnivores and I am sure you are curious about the arrival of our new Asiatic lions Theo, Thor and Rakesh. They joined us on 1st May and are slowly settling in well to their new environment and keepers. Don’t worry boys, as were both newbies here we…
When people think about feeding zoo animals, they often picture bowls of fruit, piles of vegetables, chunks of meat or a specialized pellet. But one of the most valuable things many animals receive each day is browse. You might have seen lots of browse around the park and not even realised that it’s an important…
A day to celebrate and raise awareness for some awesome animals, Endangered Species Day is observed annually on the third Friday of May, this year, that falls on the 15th May! It is a global event which is dedicated to raising awareness about threatened wildlife and celebrating conservation successes! So, for this week’s blog, I’ve…
Here at Wingham Wildlife Park, we’re very lucky to be home to some of the most incredible species you ever laid eyes on! On the Mammal Section especially, we work with a wide diversity of animals, from the taller giraffes to the smaller naked mole rats. As keepers, we often get asked questions about our wonderful…
As many of you know we are hand rearing Jane, our chimp baby who was rejected by her Mother, Tara just after she was born. If you would like to find out more about Janes story then please follow the link at the bottom of the page. Caring for Jane has bought back memories of…
During your visit here at Wingham wildlife park you may be wondering why some of your favorite animals spend so much time asleep, in this blog we are going to break down the facts and delve deep into the many biological advantages some of our animals gain just by simply sleeping. As a member of…
Today I’m going to introduce you to the latest arrivals to the invertebrate house here at Wingham Wildlife Park! And more importantly, how to spot them on your next visit! French Guiana Dead Leaf Katydid Typophyllum trapeziform The fist of our new arrivals is the French Guiana dead leaf katydid! If the name didn’t give…
If you would have asked me two years ago if I would ever see myself assisting with an animal ultrasound, I probably would have laughed in your face and said, “not with my naughty apes!” However, if the last year and a half have taught me anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Ultrasound technology…
