Hi everyone and welcome back to Wingham after what feels like the longest year ever! There have been lots of changes in the park since everyone has been away; we have been kept busy with new species, sprucing up enclosures and building lots of new enrichment. We’ve also welcomed a fair few new keepers into…
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Join us in celebrating the wan and only Gok as this little charmer turns six years old today! Gok is our Blue Crowned Pigeon, you know the one with the fabulous head wear that parades around the Tropical House? No? Well if you’ve not made his acquaintance yet make sure to pay him a visit…
Learn about endangered species at this top Kent education provider Science Evolution and Extinction Environment Geography Ecosystems Physical geography Endangered Species Worldwide History Extinction theories Ethnography and natural history museum English Statutory key stage 1 & 2 words PD (H&SC) Human responsibility Teaching outcomes lead to being able to… How to best use our zoo and other…
As we celebrate the start of a New Year and a new decade, I have decided to take a look back at what has been happening in the world of conservation over the last ten years. The IUCN red list has been releasing a lot of statements over the past few months concerning the worrying…
We have worked hard over the past few years to make a concerted effort towards doing more for conservation, both within our park and for the global animal and wildlife communities. If you would like to read our full conservation policy it is available here. However, this page is designed to summarise that work and…
Earlier this week we celebrated World Habitat Day and for my blog this week I’d like to share with you one of the most amazing habitats I have experienced from my trip to Borneo at the end of July earlier this year. As you may have already realised I’m a bit of a bird fanatic…
On the 18th September 2019, Pickle turns 7 years old. I still can’t quite believe it’s been 7 years since she was born, time certainly flies! Why is Pickle the wrong colour? As a female and being half a white cheeked gibbon, Pickle should be blonde in colour by now. Female White Cheeked Gibbons go…
Learn about dinosaurs and fossils at this top Kent education provider History & Geography Discover twenty two different species of dinosaur and synapsid from around the world in our Dinosaur Zoo. Our collection includes species which lived throughout the Cretaceous, Jurassic, Permian and Triassic periods. Local Relevance One dinosaur in our collection that has particular…
The perfect gift idea, or a treat for yourself! Work with our amazing keepers Get up close and personal with the animals Help with everything from feeding to cleaning! Enjoy lunch in the park 10% discount for membership holders (when purchased on the phone or in person) The price of the day is £120, including…
Whether it be buying the animals extra treats, making things at home for them, coming in on our days off to see them or spending more of our day with them than with our own family and friends, zoo keepers definitely love their animals. Some even to the point of having them immortalised on their…
