Wildlife Oasis News

Multiplying Monkeys!

Our Cotton Eared Marmosets have had babies! They have had twins who are being very well looked after in our group. Everyone helps look after the youngsters, and they can usually be seen hanging on to one of the family.

We really were surprised when we noticed the little ones as our group have not had any babies for almost 5 years. A very welcome surprise indeed.

Speedy gets a girlfriend...

Speedy, our much loved South American Red Footed Tortoise has got a new girlfriend. She doesn't yet have a name - we're asking for suggestions via our local paper - but she's about 30 years old (he's about 37) and he really fancies her!

Love is in the air!

Lots of new cuddly creatures!

We have got a lot of new mammals in the zoo - from a Greater Egyptian Jerboa to a group of Harvest Mice. We've also got some new Chinchillas from Reasheath College to keep our current male company.

World Land Trust Week at Wildlife Oasis

From the 29th of May to the 6th of June we held events to try to raise awareness (and money) for the chairty the World Land Trust. It was a great success - and we're well on the way to raising our target of £300 for this year.

The BIAZA reserve in Brazil, REGUA, has not been purchased with money raised by BIAZA Zoos (including us!) for the World Land Trust. We're now looking to raise money to support the rangers and educational programmes which the WLT organise to manage the site for wildlife. Next on the list: will it be a ranger kit or an educational trip for local children to learn about the natural world??

Standing's Day Geckos

We have been given 4 Standing's Day Geckos from Twycross Zoo near Birmingham. These cute little critters can climb incredibly well - even up glass. They are being housed in our amphibians section, and will soon have some Tomato Frogs to keep them company, creating a Malagasy exhibit.

Baby Mongooses

We've got baby mongooses! Two lovely little mongooses are scampering about - they just look like tiny versions of their parents. They have already been tucking in to their parent's food, and are doing really well.