The Nicobar Pigeon is best known for being the closest living relative of the extinct dodo. Photograph by Keeper Danny

So cute! Many thanks to David Pellow who made some coconut shells into nesting hides for our Harvest Mice, and we are delighthed to report that we have seen the first pup making an appearance. 👏😃 Photograph by Keeper Natasha

An early morning yawn as the birds and animals look forward to another great day at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary. 🙂

Scarlet macaws are found in the tropical rainforests of South America. Their vivid red, yellow, and blue plumage, exceptional intelligence, and powerful calls make them one of the most recognisable macaw species. Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

A great time to join the Return Ticket Scheme. Return visits are just £6.95 pp and tickets are valid until 19 March 2027. Buy before you leave. For full details please see our website here > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...

Everyone is loving seeing the Caribbean flamingos in this sunny weather, and looking forward to seeing more nest building in the muddy lagoon soon. Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

It's always great to see the choughs gathering the soft lining for their nests - it means egg-laying will happen soon. In fact most of the pairs have already started on their clutches. You can watch LIVE from one of the nests > paradisepark.org.uk/events-and-n... Photograph by Director Alison

Pictured here with Keeper Caitlin is our new little penguin chick which hatched just over a week ago to parents Pringle and Nessie and is doing really well. 🐧😀

Supervisory team: @drrmiller.bsky.social, @cornishjackdaws.bsky.social, @piedflynet.bsky.social, Malcolm Nicoll & Liz Corry. With Partners inc Wildwood Trust & @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social 2/2

PhD Opportunity! 4-year funded PhD @uniexecec.bsky.social: “From cognition to conservation: using cognitive and behavioural research to enhance animal reintroductions”. Closes: 5 June 2026. Funding: @royalsociety.org (UK/Home students only). More info & to apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... 1/

The penguins love their feeding times! 🐧😃 It's a whirl of activity as they compete for their favourite fish. For a list of the current daily events, please click here paradisepark.org.uk/events.../da...

The stunning Angelo the Bateleur Eagle who appears in the Eagles of Paradise Display at 11:30am

The group of Goldie's Lorikeets are back in the Tropical House for the summer. Perfect for photos 🙂 Photograph by Director Alison

Asian Short-clawed Otters are very social and form large family groups where brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles all help in rearing young. They are seriously threatened by rapid habitat destruction, hunting and pollution. Photograph by Keeper Natasha

You can see why they are called 'Mousebirds'. Photograph by Director Alison

Lovely to see a Red Squirrel enjoying the sun. Photograph by Director Alison

A reminder to keep a check on the LIVE chough nest cam. The live pictures are from our seclusion aviaries, a quiet location where we breed Red-billed Choughs as part of our long-term project for the species. Watch it LIVE here > paradisepark.org.uk/events-and-n...

Harvest Mice at the Fun Farm! You can spot our tiny Harvest Mice in the barn enclosure at the entrance to the Fun Farm. They are Europe’s smallest rodent and a real hidden gem of the countryside.

The male Spangled Cotinga is a striking tropical bird, bright turquoise-blue with a deep wine red throat patch and contrasting black wings, back, and tail. One to look out for on your visit 😀

Penguin ‘Spneb’ has turned 38! Believed to be the oldest ‘Humboldt’s Penguin in the world. Keeper Archie crafted an ice cake masterpiece loaded with her favourite treats - Cornish sardines. It was presented to her by Keeper Emma & much admired by the crowd🎂🎉🥳

The fantastic JungleBarn Indoor Play Centre is great fun whatever the weather! Packed with fun for all ages. Littlest adventurers can explore & play safely in the toddlers’ area & older children (& grown ups!) can dive into the huge multi level soft play for a proper adventure.

A beatuful Red-crested Touraco ♥️ If you visit Paradise Park often, then an Annual Pass could be just what you need. Adult & Children work out just £1.44 per week & Seniors from £1.25 a week. For details please see our website here > paradisepark.org.uk/.../admissio... 📷 Josh Ryan Murray

Often celebrated as the most beautiful of all cockatoos, the Leadbeater’s Cockatoo - also known as the Pink Cockatoo - is distinguished by its soft, silky plumage of white delicately washed with salmon pink. Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

Humboldt’s Penguin Colony – 11:00am & 4:00pm Join our knowledgeable keepers as they share fascinating insights into the lives and personalities of the penguins. Watch these charming birds being fed in their pool, located in the beautiful Walled Garden. #lovepenguins🐧

We’re delighted to announce that our flamingo flock has once again returned to grace our beautiful walled garden. 🦩 It’s time to fla‑mingle! This is the time of year when our flamingos begin building their nests in the muddy lagoon. LIVE webcam here > paradisepark.org.uk/events-and-n...

Get Ready for a Feather Filled Treat at 2pm! 🦜 Join us for the Lorikeet Feeding Experience & get up close with some of the most colourful, cheeky & playful parrots around! Buy a pot of nectar & feed right from your hands. Cameras at the ready 📷https://paradisepark.org.uk/

All aboard the Zebedee Jungle Express Train! 🚂 On good weather days, Zebedee is ready to roll. Hop on board near the picnic lawn & enjoy a gentle ride around the house grounds (not the whole park), making it perfect for little explorers (small additional charge).

See Dakota the Bald Eagle soaring past you at the Eagles of Paradise Show at 11:30am! You’ll also be wowed by an incredible cast of birds of prey. For full details of daily events please click here 👉 paradisepark.org.uk/events.../da... (Events are weather permitting) Photo Josh Ryan Murray

She's done it again! Houdini has chosen her favoured outdoor nest site! 🐧 Many of you will know of Houdini our 'outdoor' penguin, and when visiting you should be able to see Houdini and maybe the egg when she moves.

Spectacular Flying Displays & lots of Family Fun. Young explorers can take on the World Explorer Quiz and earn a special reward badge! Use code EASTER & SAVE £3 pp on single tickets 3-19th Apr26. paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

🎥 The Chough webcam is NOW LIVE! Chicks bred this year will help support the growing flock of released choughs in Kent, as part of the ongoing Chough Reintroduction Program, in partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Kent. 👉 Watch the action live paradisepark.org.uk/events-and-n...

This is another one of our fantastic birds of prey at the 11:30am Eagles of Paradise Display. Can you name the species? Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

This Bartlett's Bleeding-heart Dove lives in the walk-through area of the Tropical House within the walled garden at Paradise Park. Photograph by Director Alison

The much loved Eagles of Paradise Display is back this Easter! Bring the whole family along for a thrilling outdoor show as magnificent birds of prey take to the skies. Daily at 11:30am (weather permitting). Save £3 pp with code EASTER from 3-19 April. paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

Duchess, our Toco toucan, proudly displays her enormous, vivid orange beak. Although it looks heavy, the bill is surprisingly light. This clever design allows the bird to reach fruit at the very tips of branches - places that would otherwise be too fragile to support its weight. Photo Keeper Leanne

😀 This almost looks the same as the photo we posted a week ago of the Bruce's Fruit Doves, but this time not just one, but both parents in the photo, looking very proud of their new chick. Photograph by Keeper Danny

Spend a moment with Cherry and Teak our White-faced Whistling Ducks. They look forward to seeing you soon 🦆 Video clip by Keeper Danny

This is a male, Blue-crowned Laughingthrush a critically endangered species. It comes from a small area in the Jiangxi Province in China and there are thought to be only 200 in the wild.

The Bruce's Fruit Dove pair has produced another lovely chick 😍 Photograph by Director Alison

🚘 Major car park repairs were underway this week. Continual rain created many large potholes through the car park. On one of our closed days we invested £8,000 and had the experts in to repair these, there will be an additional £2,000 for fresh line marking to improve safety & appearance.

⏱ Reminder! Just ten days left to use your current Return Tickets. ⏳ They are valid up to and including Friday 27 March 2026. Some nice sunny weather coming, so why not visit the Park, the JungleBarn, or both.🐧🌴 This great scheme restarts at Easter > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...

Octopus is on the menu for this Asian short-clawed otter. 🐙 Photograph by Director Alison

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a little adventure, a lot of smiles, and a sprinkle of spring magic! 🌻 Bring your mum, nan, auntie for snowdrop planting and wildlife wonders. Planting from 11:30-12:30on Sat 14th & Mothering Sunday 15th March. More info here > paradisepark.org.uk/snowdrop-pla...

Talis the Golden Eagle is one of the stunning birds of prey here at Paradise Park. Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

The beautiful Bali Starling is one of the rarest birds in the world and classed as a Critically Endangered species. Our birds are part of the co-operative EEP breeding program which is a lifeline for this stunning species, giving it a fighting chance to survive. Photograph by Director Alison

Frank the Eagel Owl looking glorious. He will be five years old this summer 🦉 Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

A reminder we are closed today Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March and a few other Mondays and Tuesdays in March for ongoing maintenance work, and look forward to welcoming you from Wednesdays to Sundays.

A Goffin's Cockatoo eating a prized almond treat. 🙂 A near threatened species in the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia and introduced in Singapore. Photograph by Director Alison

⏰ Reminder! If you have Return Tickets, don't forget to use them before 27 March 2026. Visit the Park, the JungleBarn, or both.🐧🌴 This great value scheme restarts again at Easter. Find out more here > paradisepark.org.uk/.../great-va...

Spot the the distinctive yellow stripe on the tongue of this Lear's Macaw, it is believed to play an important role in communication. Photograph by Director Alison.