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Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
Back in 2022, our Maintenance Team deconstructed the old viewing area at spotted hyenas, removing parts of the old wooden frame. The new area now features glass panelling directly in front of the habitat, providing an open view into their home.
We have had many successful births with a number of the species who live at Edge of Africa including the L’hoest’s monkey, Kirk’s dik-dik, blue duiker, cheetah, mandrill, spotted hyena and warthog.
We also have an accessible play area located at Edge of Africa called Remi Brown. This play area is great for any child with reduced mobility and is accessible by wheelchair.
Home to
10
different species
Hyena habitat includes
16m
of viewing glass
In the year
2022
hyenas was updated
In the year
2018
Remi Brown was upgraded
Animals in Edge of Africa
Blue Crane
Anthropoides paradiseus
From: Africa
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: Courtship involves a ‘dance’ with leaps and bows but sometimes cranes just dance for pleasure!
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Birds
Blue Duiker
Philantomba monticola
From: Africa
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: The word ‘duiker’ comes from an Afrikaans word meaning ‘diver’, named due to their habit of diving for cover when disturbed.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
From: Africa
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: The cheetah is the fastest land mammal on the planet, reaching speeds of up to 87km/h.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
Kirk’s Dik-dik
Madoqua kirkii
From: Africa
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: The Kirk’s dik-dik is one of the smallest members of the antelope family, measuring a maximum of 45cm high.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
L’hoest’s Monkey
Allochrocebus lhoesti
From: Republic of Congo and Uganda
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: The L’hoest’s monkey is also known as the mountain monkey and belongs to a group called the guenons.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
Mandrill
Mandrillus sphinx
From: Africa
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: Mandrills are the world’s largest monkey and the males are said to be the most colourful mammal on the planet.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
Red River Hog
Potamochoerus porcus
From: Africa
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: Red river hogs are the most strikingly coloured of all wild pigs, instantly recognisable for their bright rufous fur.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
From: Africa
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: Although often associated with dogs, hyenas are actually found in the ‘cat-like’ carnivore group, known as Feliformia.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
From: Africa
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: The warthog gets its name from the warts on its face which help to protect the eyes from an opponent’s tusks when fighting.
Find me in: Edge Of Africa
Mammals
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