Education… Evolution Videos 18 Jun 202018 Jun 2020 Our new topic is evolution! What does that mean and how does it work? Who discovered it and what evidence is there to support it? Our first video for this…
Tilgate Nature Centre Updated Opening Statement: Closed For Now 12 Jun 2020 All of us at Tilgate Nature Centre are really excited to be able to welcome our visitors back as soon as we can! We have been working towards the zoo…
Videos Life Cycles Video 3 Jun 202018 Jun 2020 We are looking at reproduction and life cycles! Animal babies are adorable, but they don’t stay babies forever! What is a life cycle? Do all animals start life and grow…
Enrichment Happy World Otter Day! 30 May 2020 Our otters enjoyed some fantastically fun enrichment on World Otter Day! It’s a very important day for some of our most popular residents and we wanted to give them a…
Reptiles and Amphibians… Snakes in the Grass! 30 May 2020 It’s all about snakes today! Who has enjoyed going out and about for their exercise? Baldrick the royal python has too! We love this little guy and our donkeys weren't…
Enrichment Fire Hose Fun! 30 May 2020 Fire hose cubes are a great toy for animals; they can be used as fun enrichment and our animals love them! 'Team Building with BITE' ran a workshop for Nottingham…
Births… New ‘Kids’ on the Block! 27 May 2020 We have had some adorable new arrivals! Meet Fred and George, the goat kids! The twin boys have been exploring their paddock with mum Norris! They really are an adventurous…
Education… Conservation Videos 21 May 202018 Jun 2020 This week's topic is conservation! What threats face animals both here in the UK and across the globe? We looked at the meaning of conservation and how we can protect…
Enrichment Raccoon Dog Fluffballs! 5 May 2020 Fluffball alert! Our raccoon dog family are embracing spring and shedding their thick winter coat! This coat keeps them toasty and warm in cold winters and is made of two…
Education… Minibeasts Videos 5 May 202018 Jun 2020 Our third Tilgate Bites topic looked at the tiny creatures who lives their lives in our homes, gardens and parks and all around us: minibeasts! From slimy worms and snails,…
