For my blog this week, I thought I’d treat you and give you a little update on one of the park’s most popular species. As well as helping you to try and identify our individuals on your next visit. Currently we have a whopping 15 meerkats on the mammal section which consists of 9 females…
Ava Riley, age 9 Hi – I’m Ava, and this is my little sister BeaBea. Welcome to my first article for Wingham Wildlife Park! I was really excited for my first trip as a junior journalist, and I hope you enjoy my article just as much as I enjoyed my time at the Wildlife Park….
Our group of guineafowl have been loving the summer holidays. We have four of these stunning birds, and they definitely believe that they run the park. I love how sassy our flock are, and despite their bald heads and faces, I think their plumage is gorgeous. They are impossible to miss when visiting as they…
Introduction Hi to all of you that follow Wingham Wildlife Park, quick intro, my name is Tristan Moore, and I am the winner of the under 16 journalist competition, and this is my first blog going forward which I hope you love reading as much as I will writing and sharing with you all! I…
Here at Wingham Wildlife Park, we are home to 17 species of lizard. Some of our species already have their own blog dedicated purely to them (our rhino iguanas, Argus monitors and bearded dragons) but in this blog you will find a few more lizard facts and a bunch of the keepers’ favourite lizard species….
Last week saw the celebration of International Zookeepers Week and what a celebration to be had! Let’s discuss some routes into zookeeping and I’ll treat you to my journey becoming a keeper. Often scoring high in the “dream job” category, sits the Zookeeper. I’m told by strangers how lucky I am and how I have…
I can’t help but smile when I catch sight of a bee. Bumblebees, Mason bees and Mining bees are just one small part of a big family but only one kind makes honey; the honeybee. You might be surprised to learn that there are more than 250 types of bees in the UK. Bees and other…
Summer’s here at Wingham Wildlife Park, and while we love the sunshine, keeping our animals cool is a top priority. You might be wondering how we ensure their comfort during these hot times. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the various strategies and techniques we use to keep our animals cool and happy during the hot…
As Deputy Head of Birds, I often get asked what my favourite group of birds is to work with. There are always two answers. My brain says parrots, a very sensible choice. Intelligent, funny and a little bit naughty sometimes, they are everything that I look for in a bird. However, my heart, as all…
Part of our job as a zookeeper is feeding the animals. This involves ensuring they get the right types of food but also the right amount. How much we feed them is influenced by the time of year. Some may need to have more over winter as it is colder while others go into a…
