Some areas of the Zoo are CLOSED to allow us to prepare for our Halloween events. ... read more
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.
We have a unique concept which allows all of our elephant’s maximum sight, sound and physical contact and has specially designed night stalls, a roped off ‘safe area’ and spacious indoor bull elephant quarters.
All of our elephants can be viewed in their large outdoor paddock area, which has a pool and waterfall, which they tend to enjoy in the warmer months.
Inside our Elephant Kingdom building, you will also find our Discovery Den. Here you can get hands on at our interactive sand table or watch as your creations come to life on the Draw Alive wall. You can also get up close and hold a creepy crawly!
The largest elephant was
10 tonnes
in weight
An elephant skull is
25%
of its bodyweight
Elephants can live for
70 years
in the wild
African elephants live in
37
different countries
Animals in Elephant Kingdom
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
From: Africa
Status: Endangered
Quick Fact: Both male and female African elephants have tusks, which they use to dig for food and water.
Find me in: Elephant Kingdom
Mammals
Royal Python
Python regius
From: Africa
Status: Near Threatened
Quick Fact: Royal pythons spend most of their time on the surface or underground in burrows, and are most active at dawn and dusk.
Find me in: Elephant Kingdom
Reptiles
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