Earlier on this week we celebrated world bear day, why? Because who doesn’t love bears! There are eight species: Asiatic black bears (moon bears), brown bears, giant pandas, North American black bears, polar bears, sloth bears, spectacled (Andean) bears and sun bears. Each species has adapted to its environment in remarkable ways, from the polar…
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to be able to visit the infamous Galapagos Islands – an incredibly special place for anyone who loves wildlife. I’m Samantha, the Assistant Curator at Wingham Wildlife Park and I joined the team here back in 2024. Working here at the zoo, where we’re passionate about conservation…
During your visit here at Wingham wildlife park you may be wondering why some of your favorite animals spend so much time asleep, in this blog we are going to break down the facts and delve deep into the many biological advantages some of our animals gain just by simply sleeping. As a member of…
Today I’m going to introduce you to the latest arrivals to the invertebrate house here at Wingham Wildlife Park! And more importantly, how to spot them on your next visit! French Guiana Dead Leaf Katydid Typophyllum trapeziform The fist of our new arrivals is the French Guiana dead leaf katydid! If the name didn’t give…
Hi everyone. I hope you’re all well and have had a great start to the new year. Britain have just celebrated the BAFTAS on February 22nd, so I thought it would be fun to do our own version. So, here it is, welcome to the very first Wingham Wildlife Team Mammal Awards. Where we celebrate…
If you would have asked me two years ago if I would ever see myself assisting with an animal ultrasound, I probably would have laughed in your face and said, “not with my naughty apes!” However, if the last year and a half have taught me anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Ultrasound technology…
Finding that special someone in your life is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to animals it’s also quite rare. An estimated 90% of bird species partner up for life, however that can’t be said for mammals. It is estimated that only 3% to 5% of all mammal species form monogamous relationships. With Valentine’s Day…
Earlier this week we celebrated World Wetlands Day. Marshes, swamps, floodplains, mangroves, shallow lakes and of course, we can’t forget bogs, are just some examples of wetland habitats. These places might not have the dramatic appeal of mountains or rainforests, but they are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They filter water, store carbon,…
In this blog you will get to know a little about team carnivores, responsible for taking care of a wide range of species here at Wingham Wildlife Park. I had a chat with our team to find out about why they became keepers, how they got into the industry and their favourite species to work…
Hello and welcome to the first episode of the turtle files in 2026! I know you’ve all been avidly waiting for the thrill that is learning about the turtles of the Reptile House, so let us dive straight in! One of, if not the most peculiarly popular turtles in the reptile house is the Chinese…
