It has been a little while since I’ve written a blog post, but the other day I was doing some invertebrate surveying in the new bug garden and I just had to write about all the wildlife which we see at the park. We are of course a wildlife park, and we mostly specialise in exotic…
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So today I’m going to introduce you to some of our smallest carnivores. You may have already visited ‘the bug garden’ here at Wingham? At the end of the walk is the bug house where you will find a menagerie of invertebrates, including many carnivores. These tiny predators are often given a lot of bad…
Learn about aquatic animals at this top Kent education provider Discover a wide variety of aquatic animals from around the world at our park. Our collection includes species belonging to mammal, reptile, bird, fish, amphibian and invertebrate classifications. Science Food Chain Children can witness and discuss the different foods our animals eat to help them…
Learn about forests and their inhabitants at this top Kent education provider. History & Geography Jungles worldwide Ecosystems Layers of the jungle Deforestation Science Physiology The food chain 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 exhibits during…
So I’m going to talk this week about something not on my section. We all know that a tiger eats meat and an otter eats fish but what about something a bit more unusual.Carnivorous plants. That’s right I said plants! Venus fly trap In the natural world there are many plants that also have a…
Hi everyone, if you have been to the park recently, have you made sure to visit our new bug exhibit? The brand-new bug garden opened on 17th May as we were given the go ahead by the government to be able to open the park back up after the last lockdown restrictions were lifted. If…
The Giant Asian Shield Mantis Natural History Size The Giant Asian Shield Mantis can grow up to 11cm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit the more humid areas of Asia such as Thailand. Diet These mantises feed on Invertebrates, particularly smaller flying species like flies and moths. Groups and Breeding After mating males often have to…
The African Giant Train Millipede Natural History Size These giant millipedes can grow up to 33.5cm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit forested areas of tropical and sub-tropical western Africa. Diet The African Giant Train Millipede will feed on a range of fruits, vegetables and rotting leaves. Groups and Breeding A female will lay her eggs…
Earlier this week we celebrated World Parrot Day! An important date in my diary, which takes place annually on the 31st of May. A day to appreciate how amazing these groups of birds are and to reflect on the threats they face in the wild. There are over 400 species of birds in the order…
The Flower Beetle Natural History Size The Flower Beetle grows up to 35mm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit forested areas. Diet As grubs they eat decaying wood and leaves but as adults they prefer fruit. Groups and Breeding After mating, the female will lay her eggs in the ground. Once they hatch the larvae will…
