Plant of the Month : October 2018
Autumn Colour
Over recent years we have planted a range of trees and shrubs to provide autumn colour. This includes varieties with attractive... Read more
Animal of the Month : October 2018
Bats
Bats have been the subject of many superstitions and horror stories. They are one of the most numerous mammals in the world. In... Read more
Plant of the Month : September 2018
New Fruit and Vegetable Garden
The new Fruit and Vegetable Garden in the Children’s Farmyard is drawing lots of interest from visitors. Flowers have also been... Read more
Animal of the Month : September 2018
Bali Starling
The Bali Starling is a bird of many aliases – Bali Mynah, Rothschild’s Mynah, Rothschild’s Starling and even the Jalak... Read more
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