Plant of the Month : December 2019
Fatsia
Attractive, evergreen shrubs offering particular interest at this time of year, Fatsia have large, glossy, lobed leaves, with panicles of... Read more
Animal of the Month : December 2019
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Despite their name, Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs are actually a species of ground squirrel native to North America and Canada. They... Read more
Plant of the Month : November 2019
Silver Birch
The Silver Birch (Betula pendula) is one of our most well-known native trees. Here at the Park we grow a... Read more
Animal of the Month : November 2019
Dwarf Mongoose
The Dwarf Mongoose is Africa’s smallest carnivore and they come from the grasslands, open forests and bush land of East... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2019
Miscanthus
Originating in Asia, this popular perennial grass is used to great effect in the grass borders around the Park, where... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2019
Binturong
An unusual looking animal, the Binturong or ‘Bear-Cat’ comes from the tall forests of South and Southeast Asia. The scientific name... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2019
Golden Rod
Golden Rod (Solidago rugosa) is a well-known ‘cottage garden’ late season perennial. We grow the variety ‘Fireworks’ mixed in with... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2019
Asian Short Clawed Otter
The Asian Short Clawed Otter is rare amongst its kind in that it lives in highly social family groups. They... Read more
Plant of the Month : August 2019
Aechmea fasciata
Otherwise known as the ‘Urn plant’ or ‘Silver Vase Plant, Aechmea fasciata can be seen flowering outdoors during the summer... Read more
Animal of the Month : August 2019
Yellow Armadillos
A real keepers favourite, the yellow Armadillos are possibly one of the most popular animals at the Park. Our pair... Read more