πΏπ± Did you know the tiny rusty-spotted cat is one of the world's smallest and most endangered felines? Native to India and Sri Lanka, they face threats from habitat loss, human conflict, and illegal wildlife trade. ππ
π𦦠Plan the purr-fect summer holiday at the HCC! π¦₯π
Bring the family for a wild adventure filled with amazing animal encounters, educational habitats, and exciting activities. From mischevious monkeys to awesome armadillos , there's something for everyone!
βοΈ Soaking up the evening sunshine with our adorable Parma wallabies! π¦βοΈ
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πΏ At the HCC, we're proud to support our native species too. We've had a bumper number of native bird species nesting with us this year including our first green woodpeckers!
The latest to fledge were these three Robin chicks that we were able to monitor the progress of! π¦
π¦₯ πΏ We're on the lookout for a passionate Head Keeper to join our animal team!
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We still have 20% off ALL animal experiences until this Sunday!
Use code 'blackfriday' at the checkout!
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We absolutely love reading your fantastic visitor reviews! πβ¨ Your feedback fuels our enthusiasm for making your experience even better. β€οΈ
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We're over the moon to announce that we've won a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award for 2023! πβ¨ Thank you to all our amazing guests for your incredible reviews and support. We couldn't have done it without you!
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π± Bonito our Geoffroy's cat is missing his morning sunbathe! Will the sun make an appearance this weekend? β
π€ We are super excited to announce that the first of our SLOTHS has arrived! π₯³π¦₯
π Still settling in but very confident with his keepers, keep your eyes peeled for updates over the coming weeks. π
π΄Make sure you swing past Fragile Forests this summer holiday!
π Browse is life πΏ
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π Looks like one of our pygmy slow loris, Nuka, is having a lay in π€
βοΈDid you know that loris are nocturnal? When you visit you'll be able to see them up and active as we replicate night time during the day, and day time at night! π€―π
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They grow up SO quickly! π€
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πΆπ We've had a baby!
On 9th April, Poppy, one of our black tailed marmosets gave birth to her first offspring!
Poppy was born here herself back in 2019 and was introduced to her new partner last year.
The little one is doing incredibly well and both parents are exceptional!
π It's the weekend!
Who's paying us a visit? π
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Can't beat bugs for dinner! π¦
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π Make sure you take part in our egg hunt this Easter Holidays! π£
Note down the letters hidden on eggs around the zoo and work out which of our species it spells! π€
Pop your name and contact details onto a form at the entrance to enter our prize competition!
Just a photo of Carter, one of our maned wolves looking π₯
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π¦¦It was our otters 6th birthday today, so they had a bit of a party! ππ
π· Keeper Matt
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