When walking through our Reptile House you will pass our kitchen area where the keepers prepare food for the reptiles and complete all of their paperwork. But at the back of the kitchen you will spot some vivariums. These vivariums house some species that we do not have on display for you to see, so…
If you have visited us over the last year, you will have noticed that we have had some new arrivals to the reptile house in the form of baby Hermann’s tortoises. In total, we have had six of these shelled reptiles hatch out since 5th March 2024. The parents of these babies can be found…
Answering some common questions that we get asked about our crocodiles… Are the crocodiles real? I can assure you that all of our crocodiles are real. Crocodiles are typically seen as sit-and-wait predators but do also actively hunt for their food. Most of the time, you’ll see crocodiles sitting around, warming themselves up, catching some…
Rico and Havana would like to wish everyone a ‘Snappy New Year’! Rico and Havana are our Cuban crocodiles and definitely have a bit of a wow-factor to them due to their size. Both appreciated and feared by guests, they are a big favourite in the reptile house, that’s for sure. Our Cuban crocodiles have…
As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming World Lizard Day, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer holidays. Whether you are off school and enjoying the break, going on holiday, or just enjoying the warm weather that we’ve been having. This blog is going to give you a brief update on the lizards that have…
