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Critically endangered Amur Leopard cub born

22 June 2023

The birth of a critically rare Amur Leopard cub – a significant step forward in the battle to save the species – was caught on CCTV.

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New walk-through reserve opens at Yorkshire Wildlife Park with critically endangered monkeys

24 May 2023

New endangered species have arrived at the Amazonas walkthrough reserve which opens at Yorkshire Wildlife Park today (Wednesday). The immersive habitat featuring rare species from South America including newly arrived critically endangered Golden Lion Tamarins and Silvery Marmosets, is the latest initiative from the park that is a global leader in wildlife conservation. 

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Cotton Top Tamarin Monkeys twins born

16 May 2023

The birth of critically endangered Cotton Top Tamarin Monkeys twins at award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park has boosted hope to save the species.

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Rare Red Howler Monkey born at YWP

02 May 2023

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is celebrating the precious arrival of a rare Red Howler Monkey.

Mum Tila and dad Geronimo, both brightly coloured and vocal Venezuelan Red Howlers (Alouatta seniculus),welcomed their baby primate on Saturday. 

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Giant Otter triplets born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

11 April 2023

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is celebrating the surprise arrival of rare Giant Otter triplets!

The litter is the second to proud parents, Alexandra and Orimar, in the space of under 18 months and is part of the award-winning park’s ongoing conservation programme aimed at the protection of this endangered species.

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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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