Some of you may know of our Southern three-banded armadillo, who lives in one of the bushbaby enclosures inside the Nocturnal House. But most visitors don’t even realise he’s there, Jose the Armadillo tends to snuffle under the radar. This blog is dedicated to celebrating Jose, who turned 11 years old on Wednesday. So here’s…
Big cats. Sleek, powerful, mysterious, captivating, all good words to describe members of this widespread family of animals. These amazing creatures are thought about the world over as the pinnacle of predators and with all big cats being apex predators (the top of the food chain) this line of thought would be proven correct. All…
After spending many hours working in the Invertebrate House over the last four years, one of the most frequent comments I hear is that the aquatic White-clawed Crayfish tanks are empty and people telling their children not to bother looking in them. Well, I am here to tell you that our hatchery is rarely empty!…
This week, I wanted to show you how we zookeepers at Wingham Wildlife Park get creative by turning everyday, unwanted household items into exciting enrichment items for our animals. You might be surprised to learn that what you see as rubbish is absolute gold dust to us! From old water bottles to cardboard boxes, these…
Training is one of the most important and rewarding parts of being a zookeeper. Seeing an individual overcome struggles, and the feeling of pure joy when it all finally clicks is something I hold close in my heart. All of our great apes are trained to present a combination of body parts. This could be…
When you visit Wingham Wildlife Park, it’s easy to get caught up in the joy of watching lemurs leap around, penguins waddle along their paths, or meerkats stretch lazily in the sun. But beyond the fun and fascination, there’s a deeper story at work—one that makes modern zoos not just important, but essential. Conservation at…
We’re home to two little families of glorious Goeldi’s monkeys, and I’d love to introduce you to them! Family One Housed upstairs in the Chimp House (next to the sloth enclosure). Maggie is the matriarch of the group and the oldest at 23 years old. In the wild, Goeldi monkeys have a life expectancy of…
Hello! As a newer member of the mammal keeper team here at Wingham Wildlife Park, one of my favourite parts of the job is getting to learn new things about the animals I work with everyday. With the recent births of three adorable Bennett’s wallaby joeys at the park, I wanted to dive deeper into…
The International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March every year and is celebrated to promote the significance of all forest types. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. Forests are areas of land covered with trees; it is a very broad term that encompasses many different types of ecosystems,…
Among the vast diversity of wildlife found in Africa, servals (Leptailurus serval) stand out as one of the most intriguing and graceful felines. Known for its distinct appearance and exceptional hunting abilities, the serval is an elegant creature that thrives across sub-Saharan Africa. In this blog post, we’ll explore the unique characteristics of the serval,…
