South Lakes Wild Animal Park

Meet Wild Animals and Endangered Species

Hi! We all live at South Lakes Wild Animal Park in Dalton-in Furness, and we'd love you to come and visit us.

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We don't just talk about conservation, we do it!

South Lakes Wild Animal Park was opened in 1994 by local animal enthusiast David Gill. The park has expanded its range of animals and visitor features every year since opening. Animal enclosures have excellent information boards, and keepers give very informative talks on animals and conservation activities. Feeding is conducted in novel ways, designed to exercise the animals mentally and physically. The park participates in breeding programmes for endangered species, and has links with zoos and wildlife conservation projects around the world.

In addition to all of this, David Gill was responsible for setting up the Sumatran Tiger Trust in 1996. Sumatran Tigers are critically endangered, and the Trust aims to secure a future for these beautiful animals. A proportion of every park entrance fee goes to the Trust. Park staff are encouraged to participate in conservation activities, and some have travelled abroad to do so. The staff are well qualified to answer any questions about the animals and conservation programmes that visitors might ask.

In summary, a visit to the South Lakes Wild Animal Park is great family fun, educational, and helps to support the breeding and conservation of rare species.

Parrots

The parrots in the Wild Animal Park are allowed to fly free. Sometimes you will see them at the park, and sometimes they go exploring elsewhere. Where have the parrots gone now?