Plant of the Month : August 2018
Marigolds
To celebrate the year of the Marigold, the Gardening and Grounds team at the Park are growing 146 varieties of Marigolds... Read more
Animal of the Month : August 2018
Southern White Rhino
By the end of the 19th century, this magnificent animal was driven to the edge of extinction by hunting. It... Read more
Plant of the Month : April 2018
Silver Wattle
Silver Wattle ‘Acacia dealbata’ is a fairly frost-tender tree from South East Australia and Tasmania. The delicate fern-like silvery green leaves... Read more
Animal of the Month : April 2018
Wolverines
Also known as “the glutton” the Wolverine has a fearsome reputation and is reputed to have the most powerful bite... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2017
Mahonias
Mahonias are popular garden shrubs grown for their attractive architectural leaves and striking displays of yellow flowers at the tip... Read more
Animal of the Month : December 2017
Red Panda
The Red Panda has been associated with the Park for many years and was previously used as our logo. They... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2017
Pumpkins
Pumpkins belong to the genus Cucurbita (which includes marrows and squashes) and originate from North and South America where they... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2017
Tarantula
Arachnophobes please look away now! There are over 900 species of Tarantula, ranging from the comparatively small, right up to... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2017
Angel’s Trumpets
Perhaps the most exotic looking flowers which can be grown in the UK. They are botanically called Brugmansia, having previously been known... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2017
White Naped Crane
The stunning White Naped Crane is native to East Asia and was once much more widespread than today. It breeds... Read more