Now we usually aim to use International/National days as topics for that specific day, the rational approach to blog posts. However, I feel like despite being marked off on our calendar, “International Joke Day” (1st July) and “Tell a Joke Day” (16th Aug) always get overlooked. I, the best joke teller on the Wingham Wildlife…
Here at Wingham Wildlife Park, we’re very lucky to be home to some of the most incredible species you ever laid eyes on! On the Mammal Section especially, we work with a wide diversity of animals, from the taller giraffes to the smaller naked mole rats. As keepers, we often get asked questions about our wonderful…
Flighty, nervous or shy animals can be quite difficult to train, especially when there is a large group of them. It only takes one of them to set off the whole group. The keepers need to be able to do a head count in the morning and also a health check daily. If we have…


