Plant of the Month : February 2019
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel or Hamamelis is a genus of winter flowering shrubs and small trees that originate from both the USA and Eastern... Read more
Animal of the Month : February 2019
White Naped Crane
The stunning White Naped Crane is native to East Asia and was once far more widespread than today. It breeds... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2018
Winter Dogwoods
We grow quite a range of different Cornus varieties around the Park. Several of these flowering Dogwoods (as they are... Read more
Animal of the Month : December 2018
Cassowary
We were delighted to receive the Park’s first Cassowary, a young male. The Cassowary is an impressive member of the flightless... Read more
Plant of the Month : November 2018
Holly
Holly is an iconic plant for Christmas decoration. There is a bumper crop of berries this year and they are... Read more
Animal of the Month : November 2018
The Frilled Dragon
The Frilled Dragon Lizard is a spectacular beast that when agitated would grace any dinosaur or alien movie. The males... Read more
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