Titi Monkey baby (photo by Primate, Small Mammal and Bird Keeper Sophie)
If you have visited recently, you may have noticed that we have welcomed a baby Coppery Titi Monkey, expanding the family group to 7 individuals.
The adorable new addition has recently been spotted climbing around the enclosure independently from mum for the first time, which is an important step in terms of the youngster’s development.
DID YOU KNOW?
When Coppery Titi Monkeys are born, they are no bigger than a golf ball!
Visitors can see our Titi Monkey family in their exhibit near the entrance to ‘Madagascar’
Titi Monkey baby (photo by Primate, Small Mammal and Bird Keeper Sophie)
Over in the Tropical House exhibit there has been another exciting addition, as for the first time in the Park’s history an Emerald Dove has hatched. Emerald Doves are typically recognisable due to their eye-catching green wings, and the youngster – known as a ‘squab’ – is already showing signs of the characteristically vivid green pigment that you will see adorned by the adults.
Cotswold Wildlife Park’s Emerald Dove on her nest (Photo by Bird Keeper Laura)
Cotswold Wildlife Park’s first Emerald Dove chick (Photo by Bird Keeper Laura)
Be sure to visit the Tropical House on your next trip to the Park, where you will hopefully catch a glimpse of the Emerald Doves alongside the other bird species and sloth housed in the exhibit.
The education team have been working with some students from Abingdon and Witney College, as they complete a ‘pathways to employment’ work placement.Each week the students get stuck in with tasks around the Park such as mucking out the Camel and Rhinos, feeding Penguins and Giraffes and learning about the role of a keeper first-hand.
The students have additional learning needs and have been incredibly hard-working, asking questions as they’ve worked alongside us and often pushing themselves out of their comfort zones.
Some may want to pursue a career with animals in the future but even if they go on to work in a different sector, the placement supports the students with gaining valuable skills that will aid them in their future careers.
The Park is honoured to be able to support the college and the students in this way and we always look forward to welcoming them for their placements.
EXTRA EXTRA!
During the closure period, the Gardens team have revamped the Yacaré Caiman enclosure inside the Reptile House by carrying out some essential replanting. The enclosure now looks fully refreshed so a big thank you to Hilary and Jane for their hard work!
Opening times: The Park is now open DAILY from 10.00 am until 4:00 pm or dusk (whichever is earlier, with last admission being at 3:00 pm)
Please could we remind visitors to always check our website or social media for updates ahead of visiting the Park. Last month, following heavy persistent rainfall, we had to limit entry as our grass car park was waterlogged. Please ensure you check our latest visitor information online before you visit – thank you for your support and understanding.