I have spent a fair share of my life in zoos. Either working hard at the zoo I work at or playing hard at a zoo I’m visiting. During my time in these zoos, among all the captivating animals in their enclosures that get cared for by an amazing team of keepers, is an array…
In this blog I will be delving into the trials and tribulations of medicating our animals on carnivore section and who is good as gold and who could do with improvement! Our animals have access to round the clock veterinary care and sometimes they need to be medicated for various reasons to keep them in…
You may have heard of the X-files, now here I am introducing you to the turtle files! A delve into all things turtle here at Wingham Wildlife Park. If you’re lucky, I may even introduce you to some species not yet on display! Whilst visiting the reptile house you may have noticed we are currently…
For my blog this week, I will be talking about all things red panda. “Why?” you ask. Because on the 20th September we will be celebrating International Red Panda Day. This day falls on the third Saturday in September every year. Also, who doesn’t love a red panda? I’m sure you’ll all agree that they’re…
International Primate Day is celebrated on the 1st September each year and us primate keepers certainly love a good excuse to celebrate with our animals. It is a day to promote humane treatment of primates as well as raise awareness about their endangerment. Sadly for so many primate species they now fall under the IUCN…
Zoo Awareness Day takes place on the 31st of August each year. Why? It stems from the growing recognition of the crucial work that modern zoos do beyond just housing animals. Zoos have evolved significantly over the past decades, transforming into centres for conservation and education. We want to highlight the efforts of zoos worldwide…
When I was younger, I was quite into Jurassic Park and dinosaurs! Maybe that is where some of my bird enthusiasm comes from, as after all, we now know that birds are descended from dinosaurs! No other group of birds here at the park remind me of this more than our group of rheas! This…
When it comes to wild cats, most would think of the iconic big cats: lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards and snow leopards, but in the shadow of these majestic giants are their smaller cousins that are equally fascinating but rarely get the recognition they deserve. Welcome to the world of small cats. There are over 30…
Ever wondered what it is like to be a part of the reptile and invertebrate team here at Wingham? Keep reading to see what the team get up to during their day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Our day usually starts with three keepers. In the morning, one person is responsible for everyone that…
From July 20th to July 26th, we celebrated the incredible work, resilience, and passion of keepers everywhere for National Zookeeper Week! So, what better way to show our appreciation for zookeepers than by highlighting the achievements and hard work of our keepers here at Wingham Wildlife Park and showing you a behind the scenes glimpse…
