Alongside providing an enjoyable and informative day out, we hope to educate and inspire all generations to get involved and learn about wildlife conservation and welfare, sustainability, and the environment.
Scroll down to meet the team....
The man who started the zoo with only a couple of pygmy goats... Gary has been here since the start, developing the park into what it is today! Gary works almost every hour of every day, to help maintain the park for the animals and to keep the visitors happy!
Lucy runs all aspects of the animal section at the park. Her organisation, dedication, and attention to detail keeps all the animals happy and healthy.
She has helped develop the park in many ways over the past 7 years. From building the educational gardens to developing in-depth records, and everything in between!
Paul's main interest are reptiles and invertebrates - having his own impressive collection at home! His experience keeping his animals translates well, helping to look after and keep all the animals at the park healthy!
From animal care to park maintenance, and all the odd jobs in between, he really is a 'Billy' of all trades! On top of that, he is very knowledgeable about the animals we have and is always up for a chat. You will likely find him bathing the tortoises, training the foxes or developing enclosures.
Our newest addition to the team! Emily has an excellent eye for detail and is very observant, coupled with her high standards of animal care she makes a great zoo keeper.
You can often find her in our animal handling sessions with a rat or two on her shoulder!
Ross has a real passion for birds and a flair for conservation.
He is very methodical, has excellent standards and really cracks on with any task given to him.
You can often find him training Vic our Snowy owl, developing enclosures or delivering a fun and informative talk!
Eleanor is currently studying her final year of zoological management and conservation. Our resident hoof stock expert also has a passion for designing and delivering enrichment to all our animals.
She is always enthusiastic, upbeat and motivated! Come and check out one of her education and fun keeper talks!
With heaps of energy and a diamond personality, its never a dull day with Joe. He has a real love for all the animals at the park, a gentle heart and is a hard grafter!
You can often find him singing and talking to the animals, building those important connections.
Liam has an excellent knowledge of a wide range of animals, always eager to tell you a new animal fact! You will often find him training the macaws or red foxes.
Artemis is a very knowledgeable, bubbly person with a real passion for animal care. She is currently studying to be a vet nurse alongside working with us part time. Her caring nature and confidence with handling animals really shows she is on the right career path.
Ian is an animal-loving and creative member of the operative team, always thinking of new ideas to keep the animals stimulated and happy! If he's not aiding an operative project, the all-rounder is offering help to all other sections at the park!
Other than Gary, Rich is the longest serving member of the team. You'll find Rich mowing all the lawns, building enrichment and houses for the animals, and helping the operative team with their busy schedules!
