I think it is fair to say, if you asked the primate team how 2024 has been, we would all agree it has been a rollercoaster of a year! There has been so much going on this year so I thought I would use the last primate blog of the year to re-cap some of…
Please follow me on a journey to discover some of the coolest and weirdest snails that live on this planet! Records have shown that snails have been on Earth for over 3 billion years, so if you have not heard of a snail then where the shell have you been?! Not only this but there…
I think it’s safe to say that if you visit a zoo, you aren’t really gonna be in for a quiet day. Whether it’s the lion roaring, the wolves howling, the gibbons singing or the chimps happy hooting, the park is filled with an abundance of noise. But what do they mean? What are they…
Wingham Wildlife Park is home to some amazing and fascinating creatures. One of our aims is to provide a deeper understanding and educate our wonderful visitors. But even with all this information, there are still many misconceptions about animals that persist. So, in this blog I am going to debunk some fun animal myths. 1….
Hello! Today, I am going to introduce you to a species of tarantula that I share the same hair colour with, Poecilotheria metallica. Commonly known as the Gooty Ornamental, this feisty, fast and blue haired tarantula hails from the rainforest areas of India, such as Gooty and Madras, making its arboreal home in the hollows…
Summer’s here at Wingham Wildlife Park, and while we love the sunshine, keeping our animals cool is a top priority. You might be wondering how we ensure their comfort during these hot times. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the various strategies and techniques we use to keep our animals cool and happy during the hot…
As Deputy Head of Birds, I often get asked what my favourite group of birds is to work with. There are always two answers. My brain says parrots, a very sensible choice. Intelligent, funny and a little bit naughty sometimes, they are everything that I look for in a bird. However, my heart, as all…
A little while ago I introduced you to some of the coolest arachnids that live in the bug room. Today we are looking at some of the other brilliant bugs that also live there! Don’t worry, there are no spiders in the blog this week! Now, in no particular order: Balthazar Do you like the…
Hi everyone, I’m Beth the Deputy Head of Reptiles and Invertebrates here at Wingham Wildlife Park! I thought there would be no better way to start my first blog here than to introduce you to some of my favourite invertebrates living here at Wingham on my bug list. Part 1: Arachnids Warning! If you fear…
Senior Primate Keeper, Holly For this blog I thought I would give you an insight into one of my favourite aspects of my job… DIY projects. As much as there is a part of me that loves picking up poo (you kind of have to, to be a zookeeper); training, enriching and building different things…
