Northumberland Zoo
Zoo in Northumberland, England
55°16′20″N 1°41′59″W / 55.2723°N 1.6996°W / 55.2723; -1.6996The Northumberland Zoo is a zoo in Felton, Northumberland, England.
History
The zoo began with a tearoom that added poultry and livestock to its grounds in 2009.
The zoo opened in 2011 as Eshottheugh Animal Park, adding exotic species like meerkats.[1] it changed its name to Northumberland County Zoo in 2015, before shortening it to its current name in 2018.[2] It became a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2021.[3]
Animals and exhibits
- Native British Species - Eurasian harvest mouse and White-clawed crayfish
- Scottish wildcat
- Serval
- Asian small-clawed otter
- Snow leopard
- Raccoon
- Arctic fox
- Prairie dog
- Canada lynx
- American kestrel
- Tawny owl
- Barn owl
- Common buzzard
- Snowy owl
- Harris's hawk
- Bengal eagle owl
- Ural owl
- Great grey owl,
- Common raven
- Asian brown owl
- Greater rhea
- Capybara House - Capybara[4] and South American tapir
- Guinea pig
- European fallow deer
- Meerkat and Cape porcupine
- North American Porcupine and Siberian Chipmunk
- Grey parrot
- Fruit Bat Island - Livingstone's fruit bat[5]
- Rainforest Lookout - Pygmy marmoset
Conservation
The zoo participates in various conservation efforts as a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.[3][6]
- Eurasian Harvest mouse and White-clawed crayfish, breeding them in the Native Britain house, and working with conservation groups.[7][8]
- Breeding Livingstone's fruit bats, as one of only three zoos to hold them In 2023 a baby was born.[5]
- Snow Leopard
References
- ^ Robson, Vicky (2015-11-22). "Enjoy a visit to Eshottheugh Animal Park - Northumberland's newest zoo! - sponsored feature". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Our Zoo". Northumberland Zoo. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ a b "Northumberland Zoo". biaza.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Watson, Charles (4 May 2023). ""Northumberland Zoo welcomes four cute capybara pups"". Northumberland Gazette.
- ^ a b Hall, Daniel (2023-12-04). "Delight as one of world's rarest bats born in Northumberland County Zoo". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Janiszewska, Sara (2022-12-26). "Saving the Species: Northumberland Zoo's Breeding Programme for Critically Endangered Animals". Newcastle Magazine - Positive Local News for Newcastle upon Tyne. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Smith, Ian (December 30, 2021). "Northumberland zoo to play part in safeguarding native crayfish". Northumberland Gazette. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Coulson, Lauren (6 October 2023). "Northumberland Zoo get involved with harvest mice conservation project". Northumberland Gazette. Archived from the original on 2023-10-07.
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