The Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife & Falconry is a modern day conservation centre. Every new exhibit is carefully designed to be sympathetic towards native wildlife. Since its establishment in 1988 the 4.5 acre site has been managed with conservation in mind. One of the key features is the Nature Trail; a large area set aside to incorporate grasslands, woodland, wetland and scrub. Every day the wild birds are encouraged and fed just like the rest of the collection. Areas are deliberately left wild to serve as a corridor between other local wildlife havens. Periodically areas are cleared to reveal the natural limestone substrate to prevent a build up of nutrients that are intolerant to wild flowers. This also prevents succession occurring with bramble and scrub taking over. Differing levels of succession however are maintained to support a great variety of wildlife. Wild flowers found on site include nettle-leaved bellflower, common spotted orchids, and cowslips. Birds recorded include tree sparrows, tawny owls, blue tits and long tailed tits. The centre works closely with local wildlife groups and is keen to hear from anyone wishing to undertake monitoring work.
