Plant of the Month : January 2017
Winter Gardens
The large island beds which lie between the Owls, Siamangs and the Emus have been packed with plants chosen to... Read more
Animal of the Month : January 2017
Binturong
A new species for the Park is the mysterious Binturong. From the forests of South East Asia, where it spends... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2016
Whisky Barrels!
Earlier on this year we renewed many of the wooden barrels used as planters around the staff car park (near the... Read more
Animal of the Month : December 2016
Reindeer
The Reindeer or “Caribou” is surely one of the most recognisable animals at the Park. Whilst waiting for their call from... Read more
Plant of the Month : December 2016
Bamboo
This is the time of year when those plants that have been overshadowed by their showier summer flowering companions, come... Read more
Animal of the Month : December 2016
Eastern White pelicans
New to the Park are five Eastern White Pelicans. These huge birds can weigh up to 15 kilos and have a... Read more
Plant of the Month : October 2016
Birch Trees
Most Birch leaves turn a rich yellow and provide a fine autumn display. They also have beautiful and interesting bark that... Read more
Plant of the Month : September 2016
Salvias
There are nearly 1000 species of Salvia, ranging from the familiar culinary sage, to shrubs, hardy perennials and annuals. Most... Read more
Animal of the Month : September 2016
Pallas Cat
The Pallas Cat is thought to be the ancestor of the domestic Persian cat. First described by German explorer Peter... Read more
Plant of the Month : July 2016
Planters and Baskets
Our Gardeners have been hard at work planting out exotic plants that have over-wintered in our greenhouse, such as cacti,... Read more