HEAD KEEPERS BLOG
There’s always something new happening at The Tropical Butterfly House – keep up to date with all the latest animal antics from Head Keeper, Chrissie Jackson.
Posted at 16:26 19/02/12
We are very excited to announce the arrival of 17 year old ‘Vernon’ the Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture who joined our ever-expanding menagerie this weekend!
This species is native to Central Africa and Vernon now shares a large enclosure with Alfie, our 4 year old Turkey Vulture – a species native to Central and South America. …
Posted at 14:52 06/02/12
The parrots have been in a very excitable mood today so Animal Presenters, Ben Coulson and Heather Scott, who work with the birds, decided to entertain the flock with a new, challenging toy!
Wild parrots spend much of their time foraging for food, so it’s important that our parrots are provided with enrichment (mentally …
Posted at 09:54 23/01/12
It might still feel like Winter outside, but Spring has come early for us at the centre with the arrival of 4 goat kids last week!
Beauty the goat gave birth to 2 babies covered in black and white spots who have been named Perdy and Pongo, after the famous 101 Dalmations couple; and …
