WEATHER WARNING: As high winds are predicted for Wednesday 3 September 2025, we strongly advise that you check the Park's website/social media ahead of your visit - thank you. If you have booked an Animal Encounter/Keeper Experience, these will go ahead unless we contact you.

VISITOR UPDATE, TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2025: The technical issues with our payment systems have been resolved and they are now up and running again. Thank you for your patience and understanding earlier. We look forward to welcoming you to the Park. Posted: 10.50am, 2 September 2025

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Please can we make you aware that Oxfordshire County Council have announced there will be an upcoming road closure and temporary diversions in place on the A361 between Burford and Bradwell Village (en route to the Park) on Monday 1 Sept. & Monday 8 Sept. 2025. More info below.

To celebrate #Tapir’s Lolita 11th birthday, Jenni (Mammal Keeper and cake-maker extraordinaire) created a special treat to mark the occasion. Sharing is caring and Lolita shared her cake with Tapir Gomez, the #Capybaras and even Ducky (who loves hanging out with the Capybaras).

We're looking forward to welcoming you to the Park over the #augustbankholiday weekend. Please see out latest visitor info below. As well as #birdsofprey demonstrations, you'll have the chance to win a #Rhino Encounter during #RhinoMonth in aid of

One of the leading #birdsofprey centres in the UK, the Cotswold Falconry Centre, will be at the Park with flying demonstrations at 1pm and 3.30pm (weather dependent) over the bank holiday weekend (23-25 August 2025). Always stunning to see their magnificent birds of prey.

Today is White #Rhino Susie's 2nd birthday. Two years ago, in the space of just one week, our females both produced calves. Here's Susie coming over for a bit of fuss from her keeper. Not wanting to be left out, sibling Henry couldn't resist a quick close up to the camera too!

Did you know that it's officially #ElvisWeek? We didn't realise such a thing existed until now. We couldn't resist a mention of our very own Elvis - the first #Wallaby to be hand-reared in the Park’s history. Keeper Jenni took this adorable photo today to celebrate the occasion.

WATCH AGAIN: On Wednesday night, we shared some great news about our White Storks on @itvmeridian. If you missed @natalieverney’s report, it's available to watch here (starts at 18mins 50): Please note - the report will only be up for 24 hours.

We have some great news to share with you tonight on @itvmeridian about our White Storks. Keep an eye open for @natalieverney’s report from 6pm to find out more… . 📷 One of our White Storks on the nest taken earlier this year by Rebecca Louise.

Absolutely thrilled to be No. 1 on @MetroUK's "Where the wild things are. " Days Out feature today. Thanks to Polly Humpris for featuring us. Read more here:

Today is #Rhino calf Henry's 2nd birthday. We can't believe how quickly time flies! Here he is when he was just a few weeks old back in 2023 with mum Ruby (post-mud bath) and sharing a tender moment with dad Monty. Thanks to Education Manager Helen for the video.

Today is #Internationalcloudedleopardday. This rare #leopard comes from the tropical #rainforests of #Borneo and #Sumatra. It gets its name from the distinctive cloud-like markings on its body, head, legs and tail. Their elusive nature means they are rarely seen in the wild.

This August, we are celebrating a very special species at the Park - the Southern White #Rhino. We'll be giving you updates about activities going on at the Park for 'Rhino Month' but for now, here's some great photos of our #Rhinos taken by Rebecca Louise.

The summer #garden displays are now complete! The #cacti, #succulents and over 6,000 bedding #plants are in and the Park is awash with the most beautiful colours. Having been one of the driest years since 1976, our team certainly have had a very challenging start to the summer.

As we head into the #summerholidays, please find our latest visitor info below. ** Please note: The Royal International Air Tattoo is taking place @RafFairford from 18-20 July 2025. Please see previous post for more info. 📷 #Wolverine enjoying a stretch. Credit - Rebecca Louise.

VISITOR INFORMATION: The #RoyalInternationalAirTattoo is taking place at @RafFairford from 18 - 20 July 2025. If you are planning on visiting the Park this weekend, please be aware that there maybe heavy traffic around the Lechlade and Fairford area en route to the event.

Watch: Elvis the hand-reared Wallaby takes his first big steps to re-join the adult group. Our great thanks to @itvmeridian @natalieverney for featuring Elvis on the news yesterday. If you missed it, you can watch again here (starts at 03.28mins):

Latest visitor information if visiting the Park this week - we'll have more information about our Giant Tortoises, and quite a few new arrivals, to share with you soon. Thank you and keep safe in the heat.

🐢We are delighted to announce that after two months in the making, our new Giant Tortoise House is now complete and our Tortoise trio, George, Sheldon and Darwin, are back in their usual exhibit in front of the Manor House for visitors to see. Few photos of their moving day. 🐢