I have heard many people say they ‘don’t agree with animals in cages’ and they ‘don’t agree with zoos’ over the years. So, I decided to dedicate my blog to give a little more substance to why we actually need zoos. I would love nothing more than for my job to be obsolete. I would…
The reptile blogs have been very lizard focused. So, I’m going to mix it up a little this time and introduce you to some pretty cool chelonians instead. More specifically, I’m going to tell you about our alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii). Wingham Wildlife Park is home to 2 alligator snapping turtles. One is fairly…
Yes, you can train a crocodile (find more here about why training is important and who else I work with)! We have a pair of Cuban crocodiles, Rico and Havana, who have been trained to enter a shut away area. This is in order for our keepers to safely enter the enclosure. Clever crocs The…
What is Endangered Species Day? May 19th 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Endangered Species Day. Every year, thousands of people around the world mark the day by taking action to protect the planet’s most at-risk animals and plants. Celebrated every third Friday in May, it’s a chance to highlight the dangers threatening wildlife, from climate…
Spring has never truly arrived until you catch sight of your first bee. On Saturday 20th May 2023 we will be celebrating World Bee Day, so get it jotted down in the diary. This day is to raise awareness about the threats they face and most importantly what we can do to help them out. In…
I’m a huge Star Wars fan. So, in celebration of this very special day I have decided to dedicate my blog this week to comparing a few of the animals of Star Wars to what I think their real-life counterparts may be based on. If you would like to see images of the Star Wars…
A Flamboyance of Flamingos, what a great description for a group of these marvelous birds. This week we celebrated International Flamingo Day. I don’t need any excuses to talk about how amazing Flamingos are, but every year on the 26th of April Flamingos have their own day to celebrate how special this group of birds…
The Tiger Tigers are creatures known by all. When described; orange with black stripes, everyone guesses right. This has been the case for a long time. History Throughout history this magnificent beast has acquired myths and legends, cultures have taken symbols from its every move and way of life. Both good and bad. 5000 years…
It may be near the end of the Easter holidays and half term, but I hope everyone has spent their time off wisely, making good memories and eating lots of chocolate. The New Reptile House At the beginning of the Easter half term, after two long years, we finally opened the doors to the…
I am very lucky and get to work with our 3 Bornean Orangutans. Molly, Jin and Belayan. These guys have incredible characters and it has been a joy to get to know each of the orangutans personalities. From the very start of my journey with them at WWP, Molly was the one I spent most…
