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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 3h

Many visitors enjoy watching Ground Hornbill Angel and her mate Pierre patrolling their territory. On their walks they often pause, face each other and clash their beaks together in a quite alarming courtship behaviour.
Video clip by Keeper Archie

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 3h

Look out for great enrichment for the birds & animals as you explore the Park. Frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail & claim a spooky treat! 🎃
DISCOUNT ENTRY
SAVE £4pp on entry using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ up to & inc. 2 Nov 2025 on all single tickets paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 2d

Great photo opportunities with Mark's Ark and the entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters!
Appearances from 1pm-3:30pm 30th October and 10am-12:30pm on the 31st October.
More Half Term info here paradisepark.org.uk/halloween-ad...

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 3d

Some great vocalisations from this Hill Mynah. 📣
They have a lot of character & are sturdy good-looking birds. Ours do not 'talk' but as you can see and hear, they make some very distinctive natural calls.
Video clip by Josh Ryan Murray

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 4d

👻 It's time to get spooky!
Join us this Half Term & SAVE £4pp on entry using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25 Oct & 2nd Nov25 on all single tickets. Either pre-book online or at reception when you arrive. FREE PARKING! Click here paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 7d

> Curator David Woolcock said “We are delighted that the birds settled in well & produced eggs quickly. Working with our international partners we look forward to when the offspring of birds bred in the UK can be returned to their rightful home in the forests of Bali.

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 7d

> Our partners Bali Bird Park & Taman Safari will hold & breed the lorikeets in Bali, with World Parrot Trust facilitating, funding and giving scientific support. Young birds will be released into suitable habitat, supported and monitored by the partners as they adapt to the wild >

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 7d

> Our dedicated staff documented every stage of the breeding process & produced comprehensive husbandry guidelines. Ahead of the transfer Louise Caddy, who heads up the parrot section, travelled to present workshops with the receiving organisations. >

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 7d

> We have been working with them since 2011. With over 120 chicks reared, and being home to the World Parrot Trust, we had the opportunity to work with local partners in Bali - young birds from Cornwall would be at the centre of breeding and release projects. >>

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 7d

Mitchell’s Lorikeets bred in Cornwall are saving the species from extinction in Bali.

Highly endangered with just a handful of birds remaining in the wild, 40 Mitchell's Lorikeets bred here at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary formed the core of a project to restore them >>

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 7d

It is lovely to be able to see our Caribbean flamingos up close and watch them feeding and interacting with each other.
With the arrival of Frankie this year we now have ten flamingos. 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 12d

🎃SAVE £4pp this Half Term at Paradise Park with Halloween adventures & wonderful wildlife.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail & claim your spooky treat!
Special appearances by Mark’s Ark creepy crawly wildlife encounters! MORE > paradisepark.org.uk/halloween-ad...

Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 12d

On our Fun Farm you’ll love meeting friendly miniature donkeys, sheep, pygmy goats, and our guinea pigs in ‘Pets Corner’. We have four pedigree Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys called Basil, Lily, Jasmine and Periwinkle.
Video clip by Keeper Natasha

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 14d

One of the little treasures to be seen in the aviaries at Paradise Park.

The Blue-crowned Laughingthrush pairs are always in touch with each other, so listen out for their chirping contact calls when you visit.

Photogragh by Director Alison

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 16d

🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎄
Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to see Santa in his magical grotto at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary!
Dates 30th Nov & Dec 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th & 20th to the 24th Dec 2025. For full info click here paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 19d

If you’re lucky enough to live near Red Squirrels & see a sick one, please report to local group/organisation A.S.A.P as squirrelpox can kill 80% of a population in a few weeks.
See uksquirrelaccord.bsky.social site for more info squirrelaccord.uk/red-squirrel...
#RSAW2025 #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 19d

⭐️SENIOR’S DISCOUNT OFFER – Seniors SAVE £5pp and family and friends SAVE £2pp for visits until 17th October 2025 inclusive.
Use code ‘SENIOR’ when you pre-book online or at reception when you arrive, and save on all single tickets > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 20d

Have you met our super cute otters?

Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 21d

One of our current Red Squirrel kits looking extremely cute!
Support red squirrel conservation by reporting red & grey squirrels you see in key areas of the UK. See the UK Squirrel Accord website here squirrelaccord.uk/get-involved...
Photo Director Alison
#redsquirrelawarenessweek #RSAW2025

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 22d

Up close with a Lilac-breasted Roller which you can see in our walk-through Tropics exhibit.
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 23d

The Park has taking on a lovely autumnal look and feel 🍂

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 23d

In Britain Red Squirrels only survive in isolated pockets, but conservation schemes are helping them recover. Latest squirrel map shows status of UK reds & greys bsky.app/profile/uksq... distribution here > squirrelaccord.uk/distribution/ Photo Director Alison #redsquirrelawarenessweek #RSAW2025

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 25d

It's the start of Red Squirrel Awareness Week 6-12 Oct. Raising awareness of & action for UK's endangered red squirrels & conservation. In Oct they forage for nuts & seeds to store for winter. One of our Red Squrriels enjoying Hawthorn berries
#redsquirrelawarenessweek #RSAW2025

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 25d

Halloween adventures & wonderful wildlife. Frightfully fascinating Halloween Trail & claim your spooky treat! 🎃
Special appearances by Mark’s Ark with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly wildlife encounters! SAVE £4pp 25 Oct-2nd Nov > paradisepark.org.uk/halloween-ad...

Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary @paradiseparkhayle.bsky.social · 29d

🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎄
Due to amazing demand last year, Santa has added in two more days to make your child’s Christmas extra special! 😀
Dates are 30th Nov and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th Dec 2025. More here > paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/

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