Mammals… Getting to know: Kenya 3 Apr 20173 Apr 2017 As part of our new Madagascar exhibit we have one of Africa’s beautiful cats; the serval. Even though they can’t be found on the island servals are widespread across the African continent and…
Conservation… Marvellous Madagascar! 1 Feb 20179 Mar 2017 As we slip into February spring doesn't seem far away at all, and that's very exciting for the Nature Centre team. Our new Madagascar Zone is opening on Saturday 1st April.…
Birds… Welcome to Gwen, our new Snowy Owl 7 Jul 20169 Mar 2017 We are delighted to welcome beautiful female snowy owl, Gwen, to the Nature Centre. Gwen has been introduced to our male Gustav and they are getting on very well! Female snowy…
Birds… Baby Boom at Tilgate Nature Centre 23 Jun 2016 Summer seems to have reached Tilgate Nature Centre and even if the weather doesn’t know it, the animals certainly do! There’s a baby boom down at the centre with a…
Births… Otterly Adorable! 9 Feb 20169 Feb 2016 With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we thought it would be a good time to spotlight Tilgate's cutest couple - Kasem and Keshika the Asian short-clawed otters. Asian short-clawed otters…
Birds… Australasian Zone – Meet Sheila! 26 Jan 201626 Jan 2016 Our brand new Australasian Zone is due to open on Saturday 2nd April, and now it's the approaching the end of January that doesn't seem too far away! As you…
Births and hatchings… Giant stick insect baby 7 Dec 20157 Dec 2015 This newly hatched stick insect has the scientfic name Phryganistria heusii yentuensis, which is a bit of a mouthful, so it is often referred to as the giant Vietnamese stick…
Births… Departures & Arrivals 27 Dec 201427 Dec 2014 After a prolific breeding season we took four pairs of harvest mice to Wildwood Discovery Park in Kent. Their ability to breed quickly under good conditions is vital in the…
Mammals… New Alpacas 14 Dec 2014 Three female alpacas arrived recently. Before their arrival these stunning girls underwent pregnancy scans which revealed they are all expecting. All being well they should give birth in late spring…
Births… Dwarf mongoose pup 6 Aug 2014 Three weeks ago our pair of dwarf mongooses became parents for the first time. They have so far proved to be diligent parents with the male on guard duty whilst…
