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
Plant of the Month : August 2017
Aeonium Arboreum ‘Zwartkop’
Aeoniums are a genus of woody-stemmed succulents, consisting of over 30 species. They belong to the Crassulaceae family and originate... Read more
Animal of the Month : August 2017
African Crested Porcupine
Located in their themed African exhibit which they share with a group of inquisitive Dwarf Mongooses, we have our Crested... Read more
Plant of the Month : July 2017
Hemerocalis or Day Lilies
Hemerocalis otherwise known as Day Lilies aren’t really Lilies at all, but their common name comes from the fact that... Read more
Animal of the Month : July 2017
Giant Tortoises
For the more sedate visitor, our group of Giant Tortoises is a must see on any trip to the Park. These... Read more
Plant of the Month : May 2017
Eucalyptus
The first Eucalyptus trees were planted in our Madagascar enclosure in 2013 to replace the original Cherry trees. The cherry... Read more
Animal of the Month : May 2017
Lemurs!
Lemurs are a unique family of primates that can only be found on the island of Madagascar, situated off the... Read more
Plant of the Month : April 2017
Magnolias
Magnolias are spectacular flowering trees and shrubs predominantly originating in Asia. We have assembled a varied collection of the deciduous... Read more
Animal of the Month : April 2017
Ostrich
The Ostrich is the largest bird on earth, standing up to 2.75 metres high and weighing in at a hefty... Read more