Hi, this week George is taking a break from blogs and this one is coming from me, one of the many Jess’s on our Primate team. This week’s blog is inspired by National Hello Day last week, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to introduce WWP’s wonderful Primate team and let them…
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3rd march We arose at 5:00am and if you ask me, that was far too early, not that I had the best night’s sleep! A travel pillow would have been incredible when camping on concrete. But anyway, I packed away all my gear and was ready to go by about 5:30 but everyone in camp…
Roses? Chocolates? Mini break? Whatever floats your boat for the most romantic day of the year. I hope February 14th brings you love and happy thoughts from your nearest and dearest. However, if you are one of the cynical types that don’t partake in the “commercial nonsense” of St Valentine’s Day, hopefully you’ll still enjoy…
We are just about to embark on a very exciting adventure and for myself, Scott and Luke it actually starts off with a very literal adventure, and we’re going to do everything we can to bring you along for the journey from your living room. You may already have heard us talk about Khe Nuoc…
With Christmas just around the corner (how did that happen?), we’re all probably thinking about what presents we still need to buy for our loved ones. Or, what food needs to be bought and what we could buy for our pets at home? Unless you’re one of those people who are already prepared by September…
I’ve got another Guess Who for you this week (find my previous Guess Who here). This time all the animals are found here at Wingham to give it a zookeeper week theme. All the answers can be found at the bottom for you. 1:• I come in lots of colours• I love to make a…
You may be wondering what we feed our leaf eating (browse) animals during our winter months when there are much fewer leaves available for them to eat. Well, the answer is browse silage, but what is it? First there are a few questions to ask, beginning with; What is a browse feeder? Within the animal…
Budgerigar Natural History Size These colourful birds weigh only 30- 40 g and grow to about 18 cm in length. Habitat and Distribution This species is native to Australia and prefers open habitats such as scrublands, grasslands and sparse forests. Age They have a lifespan of between 5-8 years. Diet They mostly feed on seeds….
As Wingham Wildlife Park has continued to grow, specialize and constantly strive to improve our husbandry we have had to make a decision to change where we get our fresh produce was. In the past, we had received around 95% of our fruit and vegetables from supermarkets sending us their waste. This was always sufficient…
Let us help you find a unique and thoughtful gift for the animal lover in your life this Christmas. What could be better than giving them something to really look forward to after the last couple of difficult years? Day ticket This Christmas why not treat your loved one to a day out at Wingham Wildlife Park. We…
