Easter 2008
Easter has been extended at the Wildlife Park this year. Take a trip to the Park's Discovery Centre where you can be lost in a world of weird and wonderful creatures and fun! From dressing up to dissecting owl pellets - our education team has something for everyone! And what better way to finish this incredible experience than an Easter Egg hunt.
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Waterworld and Bug City hosts new cold blooded beasts!
Waterworld and Bug City, Shepreth Wildlife Park's indoor attraction, has had a makeover! Shepreth's emphasis on conservation and education has extended, and visitors to 'Bug City' can now experience artistic facts and images to enthuse all minds with an interest in the creepy crawly world.
Waterworld is also attempting to warm up this Easter, with its new African desert and Australian Bush exhibits. The two new enclosures feature rescued lizards which can be handled by visitors at various points throughout the 'Meet a Keeper' timetable.
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Baby boom!
Narooma is the proud mum again this year of a little baby joey! Narooma, who has successfully reared three babies during her time at the park, can be seen in her paddock proudly showing off the latest addition to the wallaby gang!
Isis the Egyptian fruit bat, who only arrived at the park late last summer, is also the proud mum of one. Isis' baby can be seen quite clearly hanging off mum trying to suckle!
Nearly as big as mum, keepers at the park are hoping the youngster will fledge soon and give Isis a much needed break from carrying all that extra weight!
Other babies due to make an appearance this spring include: mara, prairies dogs, pygmy slow loris, polecats, meerkats and of course lots of baby ducklings!
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Flights take off at the park!
The latest addition to the Keeper Talk timetable, the Bird of Prey display, has taken off with overwhelming enthusiasm from both visitors and staff alike! The team of falconers at Shepreth have been exhilarated by the positive feedback they have received for their flight displays.
Lurch and Egore, Indian Eagle Owls, are certainly not shy and are more than happy to show off their new skills and meet new friends watching in ore!
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Polecat frenzy!
Shepreth Wildlife Park is delighted to join Europe's breeding programme for our very own native polecat.
'Honey and Colwyn' were brought to the park earlier this month and introduced successfully. It was love at first sight!
It is hoped the pair will produce off spring over the next few weeks which can be released back into the wild in the summer!
Watch this space for more updates.
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Snow foils hedgehog release!
The abundance of hedgehogs which were set to be released this month look set to spend a few more weeks under the watchful eye of keepers at Shepreth Wildlife Park. The hedgehogs were due to be released this week but with temperatures plummeting to freezing, staff at the park are worried they would not find adequate food sources in the wild to keep their energy levels sufficient. It is hoped if the weather starts to improve in April, the release can be re-scheduled then.
We will keep you informed!
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Shepreth Castle! coming soon.....
The newest addition to the Shepreth Wildlife Park 'Children's Play Area'.
Watch this space for details of its official opening!
