News

Critically endangered Black Rhino pregnancy

06 April 2023

Park rangers are celebrating a rare black rhino pregnancy at Yorkshire Wildlife Park but they will have to put the champagne on ice till next Spring. The gestation period can last almost 16 months but the news has been greeted with global cheers as international conservation efforts continue to protect the endangered species.

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Critically Endangered Amur Leopard arrives in Yorkshire

13 February 2023

The award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park has welcomed a new Amur Leopard named Kristen, as part of a strategic international breeding programme to help save the endangered species.

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Rare Baby Monkey Born days after fathers death

10 February 2023

Yorkshire Wildlife Park are happy to announce the birth of a Critically Endangered Roloway Monkey.

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Maned Wolves litter born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

05 January 2023

The five cute pups, who haven’t been named yet, are delighting visitors as they cautiously start to explore the Atlantic Forest reserve under the watchful gaze of their parents.

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The first ever Gelada Monkey baby has been born at award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park

14 December 2022

The adorable youngster, who is enjoying being carried around by mum, is already warming the hearts of visitors.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park supports 'Ground breaking' Polar bear research

17 November 2022

A ground-breaking research project sponsored by Yorkshire Wildlife Park is set to improve the lives and welfare of polar bears and help secure their future in light of the current climate emergency. 

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