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Shepreth Wildlife Park
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Multi award-winning zoo in the south of Cambridge, UK. Discover a wide range of amazing animal species, go wild in the outdoor and indoor playing areas and relax in our café 🐯🐵🦉🕷️🐊
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We have names! 🎉 Thanks to your votes on Facebook and Instagram, the two baby #capybara girls are now officially Roseta and Pipoca, meaning popcorn in Spanish and Portuguese! 🍿 A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped choose their names 🤎
Two baby capybaras are nibbling on some bamboo in their zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.
December 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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✨ We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of two adorable baby #capybara girls! Born on November 11th to parents Pepita and Graham, they have stolen our hearts 🤎 Head over to our other social channels to vote for their names today!

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Two baby capybaras in their zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.
November 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from Arm.com for their generous donation of useful items from our wishlist! 💚

Would you like to help make a difference for the animals too? Support them by choosing a gift from our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Donation of items from our Amazon Wishlist to the animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park from the volunteer team from Arm.com. String, rope, wire, carabiners and skewers.
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Inappropriate animal content online can cause real harm to wildlife. So before you tap “share,” take a moment to think. Let’s be more #ShareSavvy.

These slides are inspired by the original work of the amazing team behind the sharesavvy.org campaign. Follow them for more!
Did you know...? Sharing inappropriate content of wild animals normalises inappropriate human/wildlife interactions. One study (Van de Meer et al. 2019) shows that when wild cat species were protrayed interacting with humans in images, people's desire to engage in such interactions increased and made people more than twice as likely to perceive wild cats as suitable for close contact interactions. Share with care. #sharesavvy Did you know...? Endangered species feature heavily on social media. In a cample (SMACC Spotlight Report, 2022) of 840 videos depicting pet wild animals, 65% were of animals which the IUCN has listed as 'endangered'. Share with care. #sharesavvy Did you know...? Exotic pets can be very challenging to look after, which can lead to them being abandoned by their owners. In the UK alone, in 2021, the RSPCA received 38,087 reports of abandonment. Of these, more than 3,600 of them were exotic pets, including snakes, fish, reptiles and birds. Share with care. #sharesavvy Did you know...? Getting too close to wild animals to take photos can be disruptive. A study (Pérez Tadeo, Gammell amd O'Brien, 2021) found that seals were less likely to rest on beaches in areas with lots of tourists present. Adult seals not returning to beaches can result in pups being abandoned. Share with care. #sharesavvy
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Do you know the difference between wild and domesticated animals? 🐾 Test yourself with this #ShareSavvy game!
Remember: what we share online matters. Our posts can shape behaviour worldwide and even harm wildlife and biodiversity.

#sharewithcare #wildanimalsarenotpets
What makes them wild? Do you know the difference between a wild animal and a domesticated animal? Swipe through the following photos and decide if you think they are wild or domesticated using these definitions to help you. Domesticated: Animals that have evolved over a long time to live alongside humans. This happens when humans choose animals with desirable traits for breeding. They can be domesticated for companionship, food or to do jobs for us. Their internal make-up is different from their wild counterparts. Wild: Animals that remain in their genetically natural state. They may be living in a zoo or in their natural habitat. Their internal make-up has not been changed by humans. Individual wild animals can be tame when forced to live with humans, but their instincts remain wild. Think you've got it? Answers on the last slide! What makes them wild? Number 1, photo of a domestic rabbit. Number 2, photo of a meerkat in a zoo habitat. What makes them wild? Number 3, photo of a donkey. Number 4, photo of a macaw in a zoo habitat. Number 5, photo of a golden lion tamarin in a zoo habitat. What makes them wild? Answers: 1, rabbit, domesticated. 2, meerkat, wild. 3, donkey, domesticated. 4, macaw, wild. 5, tamatin, wild. Identifying wild animals can be helpful when deciding what to share on social media. #ShareSavvy
October 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Did you know any of these Donkey Facts?

#worldfarmanimalsday #donkeys
Donkey Facts. Unique Voices. Donkeys communicate using a wide range of vocalisations. From expression emotions to warning of danger, each call has a message. Donkey Facts. Expressive Faces. Donkeys communicate with their expressions too. Ear position, eye movement and muscle tension reveal how they're feeling. Donkey Facts. In Need of Care. Sadly, many donkeys around the world face abuse, neglect and overwork. Raising awareness is an important step toward protecting them.
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Have you met Sunny and Skye yet on your visits to Shepreth Wildlife Park? They’d love a hello!

#worldfarmanimalsday #donkeys
Donkey Facts. Super Smellers. Donkeys have an incredible sense of smell and can detect scents from as far as 10 km away! Donkey Facts. Smarter Than You Think. Donkeys are highly intelligent. Unlike horses, they pause to assess danger before reaction. This behaviour is often mistaken for stubborness, but it's actually a sign of intelligence. Donkey Facts. Amazing Memories. Donkeys can remember people, places and even other animals for years, which helps them survive in tough environments and maintain social bonds.
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Please always think before sharing. You might be unintentionally harming wildlife.

These slides are part of, and inspired by, the #ShareSavvy campaign created by the team at Battersea Park Children's Zoo, sharesavvy.org

#sharewithcare #responsiblesocialmediause #animals
Photo: Close-up of a pygmy slow loris in a zoo habitat. Species listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Text: Did you know...? Slow lorises have their teeth cut out with nail clippers or pliers, without any anaesthetic, to make them easier to handle and to prvent their venomous bite. This frequently causes severe infections and death. Photo: Close-up of an Asian small-clawed otter in a zoo habitat. Species listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Text: Did you know...? It is thought that the leading cause of decline in the Asian small-clawed otter is poaching for the illegal wildlife trade, where the animals are captured to be sold as exotic pets. Photo: A golden lion tamarin in a zoo habitat. Species listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Text: Did you know...? Tamarins suffer greatly in captivity as pets, since their complex social, environmental and dietary needs cannot be met, often resulting in physical illness, lifelong psychological issues and serious behavioural problems.
September 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Did you know that, as social media users, we have a responsibility for what we share? Every post can influence people across the world, and this influence can lead to harmful consequences, including fueling animal cruelty and threatening biodiversity.

#sharesavvy #thinkbeforesharing #sharewithcare
Photo: Two yellow-breasted capuchins in a zoo habitat. Species listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Text: Did you know...? Capuchin monkeys are dependent on their mothers for up to four years, so baby monkeys sold on the internet have been removed from their parents early, causing lifelong behavioural and physical issues. Photo: Two blue-and-yellow macaws in a zoo habitat. Species listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Text: Did you know...? Blue-and-yellow macaws are among the most heavily trafficked parrots in the wild, targeted for their vibrant plumage and ability to mimic human speech. As a result, their populations continue to decline. Photo: A capybara baby in a zoo habitat. Species listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Text: Did you know...? Wild animal cafés are becoming more prevalent, resulting in animals such as otters, capybaras and owls being kept in environments where they experience restricted space, unsolicited interactions and improper lighting conditions.
September 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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If I fitsss, I sitsss.

#snake #rhinoratsnake #reptile #ififitsisits #zooanimals
Rhinoceros ratsnake inside its water bowl in its terrarium.
September 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Today, for #SlowLorisOutreachWeek, #SlowLoris superpowers!

👀 Huge eyes for night vision
⚠️ Venomous bite from arm-gland oil + saliva
🦷 Toothcomb for grooming & scraping tree gum
🐞 Slow but stealthy hunters
🌸 Nectar sippers & flower pollinators
🌱 Seed spreaders via fruit & poop

📸 by Keeper Ellie
Two slow lorises emerge from a wooden box in their zoo habitat.
September 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Did you know that pygmy slow lorises are among the world’s 25 most #endangered #primates? These venomous primates are under threat due to the wildlife trade and habitat loss. That’s why we’re putting them in the spotlight this #SlowLorisOutreachWeek 🌿 #slowloris #notapet

📸 by volunteer Lesley
Pair of slow lorises in their zoo habitat eating locusts.
September 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Where did the long sunny days go?

#bringbacksummer #lemurs
Five ring-tailed lemurs in a zoo habitat sunbathing on some wooden stairs.
September 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Topping off a summer of conservation, we’re thrilled to announce our Hedgehog Event on Aug 25th raised £937.80 for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital! 💚 A huge thank you to everyone who joined, supported & donated, with a special shout-out to @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social 🦔

#hedgehogs #conservation #wildlife
Zookeeper under a gazebo with hedgehog information and hedgehog goodies to fundraise for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital. Hugh Warwick gives a presentation on hedgehog conservation. Zookeeper and SWCC Hedgehog Hospital manager next to a lady wearing a medal who just completed a charity challenge to fundraise for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital. Zoo education centre with a screen at the back and chairs where the public are seated listening to a videocall from Madagascar discussing lemur conservation.
September 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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On Aug 23rd, red pandas took center stage! We celebrated Red Panda Day early to enjoy the summer sun and raised £477.98 for the Red Panda Network in Nepal 🐾 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 🌿

#redpandas #conservation #endangered #wildlife #fundraising
A group of 9 zookeepers pose for a photo to commemorate Red Panda Day in front of the red panda habitat at the zoo. Under a gazebo, two zookeepers stand on either side of a table where they're selling red panda merch to fundraise for red panda conservation. A zookeeper is giving a talk using a microphone in the red panda habitat while the red panda leans down from a branch to sniff the zookeeper's hand. Two zoo educators stand on either side of a table with lots of educational materials about red pandas.
August 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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🚩 Can you spot a RED FLAG? 🚩 That “cute” wild animal video might not be harmless. Some posts glamorise exotic pets & fuel the illegal wildlife trade 🐾 Take our mini-challenge ✨ If you see a red flag, don’t like, comment or share! 💚 Be #ShareSavvy!

#wildlife #notapet #responsiblesocialmediause
Can you spot a red flag when scrolling through social media? Which of the following do you think could indicate a post should NOT be shared? A. Wild animal wearing human clothes, B. Wild animal being cuddled by a human, C. Wild animal sleeping, D. Wild animal catching prey, E. Wild animal in someone's home, F. Wild animal eating human food. If you see a post containing any red flag, do not like, comment or share! Answers: A. Wild animal wearing human clothes IS A RED FLAG, B. Wild animal being cuddled by a human IS A RED FLAG, C. Wild animal sleeping IS NOT A RED FLAG, D. Wild animal catching prey IS NOT A RED FLAG, E. Wild animal in someone's home IS A RED FLAG, F. Wild animal eating human food IS A RED FLAG.
August 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Wow! What a month it's been! On Aug 12th, elephants took the spotlight and with your help, we raised an incredible £2,218! 🎉 Funds will be split between Save the Elephants & Elephant Care Unchained 🌍🐘 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible.

#elephantday #conservation #wildlife
Two zookeepers standing on either side of a big board displaying information on elephants. A market stall table during a charity event in a zoo displaying an array of jewellery and other items for sale. Woman wearing a hat and flower dress behind a market stall table at a charity event in a zoo selling cakes. An zoo education centre with a big screen at the back where a video of elephant expert Gerry Creighton is being projected.
August 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Firehose? Check. Feathers? Check. Meerkats? READY.

#meerkat #enrichment #notapet #zooanimals
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Join us for Red Panda Day on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025! A celebration of one of the world’s most charming and endangered creatures 🐾🌿 More info: www.facebook.com/events/62683...

#redpanda #fundraising #cambridge #zoo
A red panda in a tree of its zoo habitat.
August 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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This meeting could have been an email.

📸 by long-term placement student Bernie

#otter #notapet #zooanimals #workmeetingsbelike
Otter in a zoo enclosure, leaning with its hands together on a log, looking like it's waiting for someone.
August 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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It’s #InternationalCloudedLeopardDay! 🐾 These #cats are Vulnerable, facing habitat loss and poaching. Forests are vanishing fast, often cleared for palm oil. Help them and all #wildlife by buying less, choosing #sustainable and supporting #conservation organisations.

📸 by Pip Keys
Black and white close-up of sister clouded leopards Anya and Kilat cuddling in their habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.
August 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Should you share that "cute" animal photo or video? Use this #flowchart originally developed by #ShareSavvy to find out! Everything you share on social media can influence others' behaviour and life choices. Let's stop glamorising exotic pet ownership and fuelling illegal #wildlife trade.
#ShareSavvy flowchart to help you identify social media content which can be harmful to wildlife.
July 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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It's #InternationalTigerDay! 🐯 #Tigers have lost 95% of their population since the early 1900s mainly due to poaching, habitat loss and climate change. You can help #protect them by choosing #sustainable palm oil, #reducing consumption and supporting #conservation efforts 🧡
Kelabu, a female Sumatran tiger at Shepreth Wildlife Park (Cambridge, UK).
July 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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#NationalZookeeperWeek continues! Zookeepers don’t just care for animals, they also lead #conservation efforts & inspire the public to protect #wildlife 🌿
Zookeeper weighing a porcupine. Zookeeper smiling at camera. Zookeeper spraying perfume on a rock in a tiger's zoo habitat. Zookeeper holding a thistle taller than him.
July 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Happy #NationalZookeeperWeek! Did you know that zookeepers work tirelessly every day feeding, enriching and monitoring #animals’ health to keep them thriving? 🐾
Zookeeper giving a talk while a European eagle owl looks at her. Two zookeepers training a red panda in her zoo habitat. Zookeeper in front of a group of capybaras in a zoo. Zookeeper next to three ring-tailed lemurs in their zoo habitat.
July 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM