News Stories

Tall Order as Maze Takes High-Tech Approach To Hedge Trimming

2nd February 2012

Gardeners at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park have come up with a novel new way to dramatically speed up cutting their world-famous hedge maze – by using stilts.
Anne the Elephant Latest Update: December

28th December 2011

Anne has obviously been a good girl this year as Santa has delivered a nice new ball for her to enjoy!
Jamie Theakson and Emma Bunton Join in the Christmas Fun at Longleat

16th December 2011

Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton from London’s Heart Breakfast will be broadcasting their London show live from Longleat on Friday 16th December
Mini-Monkeys Dive into Christmas Stockings!

15th December 2011

A colony of marmoset monkeys at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park are getting in to the festive spirit with their very own Christmas Stockings.
Fairy Tale Characters Take to the Ice at Longleat

30th November 2011

Visitors to Longleat Safari & Adventure Park have been treated to the unusual sight of Scrooge, Cinderella and Prince Charming taking to the ice. The fairytale and festive characters are all part of the Christmas Extravaganza event which has been officially launched at Longleat.
Anne the Elephant - Latest Update: November

28th November 2011
Santa Puts Finishing Touches To Britain’s Biggest Singing Christmas Tree

23rd November 2011

Britain’s biggest singing Christmas Tree has gone on display at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park The tree is so big that even Father Christmas had to enlist the help of a cherry picker to put on the final giant bauble in preparation for its first show.
McFly Bring Added Sparkle to Longleat Fireworks

9th November 2011

Top British pop rock band McFly were on hand to officially launch the Fireworks Extravaganza at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park last Friday (4th November).
McFly Set to Make A Bang at Longleat Fireworks Show

2nd November 2011

Top British pop rock band McFly are to officially launch the Fireworks Extravaganza at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park on Friday, November 4th.
ROAR Returns for Brand New Series this Autumn

28th October 2011

CBBC ROAR is back for another series of fun, fast and fabulous animal action. Presented by Johny Pitts and Rani Price, CBBC’s currently longest running animal series is filmed down at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park
Anne the Elephant Takes a Muddy Dip!

7th October 2011

A walk in the park becomes more interesting when there are some muddy puddles about for Anne to splash in!
Introducing Newborn Lion Cub ‘Simba’ and his Siblings at Longleat Safari Park

6th October 2011

To celebrate the release of the Pride of Disney, The Lion King 3D, in cinemas this Friday, two new African Lion Cubs, born at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park on 10 September, have been named “Simba” and “Nala” after the much loved characters in Disney’s animated epic.
Fruit Ice Lolly Treat For Safari Animals As Summer Finally Arrives!

30th September 2011

Safari park animals are finally enjoying a taste of summer - after they were given special ice lollies that have been sat in a freezer during the wet holiday season.
Fairy Tale Role Up For Grabs At Longleat

1st September 2011

Bosses at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park are set to ensure someone definitely will be going to the ball this Christmas when they hold auditions for Cinderella this week.
(Big) Cat Stuck Up A Tree

26th August 2011

It’s a familiar problem for cat owners everywhere – what do you do when your moggy gets stuck up a tree?
Longleat Invests £5M In Major New Attractions

17th August 2011

Longleat has invested over £5m in a series of innovative new features, new animals plus new activities and events for the 2011 season and even more is planned for 2012 and beyond.
Europes Oldest Silverback Gorilla Celebrates his 50th Birthday

16th August 2011

Nico the western lowland gorilla celebrated his 50th birthday at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park this month.
Rucksack Refuge For Abandoned Wallaby

9th August 2011

A baby wallaby is being hand reared in a rucksack by her keepers at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park in Wiltshire after being found abandoned.
Hunters of the Sky Cleared For Take-off At Longleat

29th July 2011

Created in partnership with the award-winning Hawk Conservancy Trust, ‘Hunters of the Sky’ was officially opened this week.
Cheeky Sea Lion Pup Chases Jungle Cruise Boats

22nd July 2011

A cheeky, month-old sea lion pup has amazed its keepers at Longleat after being spotted chasing after boats filled with visitors.
Nettle Eating Monkey Gets A Surprise Sting!

12th July 2011

This inquisitive monkey bit off more than she could chew when she ate a nettle - and got stung.
Chris Evans Ferrari Extravaganza Roars Into Longleat

1st July 2011

BBC Radio 2 DJ, Chris Evans roared into Longleat yesterday as part of the ‘Children in Need Drive and Dine extravaganza’ with seven lucky couples who had the chance to drive seven Ferraris.
Anne the Elephant - Latest Updates

28th June 2011

Anne the Elephant - Latest Updates
Anne the Elephant - Rehabilitation Update

20th June 2011

In the past three months since Anne has been at Longleat we have spent in excess of £50,000 in making sure Anne gets the best possible care at Longleat.
Human Feet Prove To Be Main Attraction For Longleat Meerkats

27th May 2011

These adorable meerkats might not be quite as sweet and innocent as they look - after developing a keen interest in human feet.
Quartet of Lion Cubs Take Their First Steps Outside

19th May 2011

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park welcomed some of it’s newest arrivals this week as four nine-week-old lion cubs took their first tentative steps outside.
Elephant Sanctuary donations reach £340,000

16th May 2011

Longleat would like to thank the public for the incredible support and generosity which they have shown Anne over recent weeks. So far donations for the "Longleat Elephant Sanctuary" have almost reached a staggering £340,000.
Anne the Elephant Enjoys a Walk

10th May 2011

Anne The Elephant - Latest Update
Eye to Eye of the Tiger

28th April 2011

One of Longleat’s newest residents, a male tiger has been taking his first steps in his new home at the safari park - to gaze lovingly at his adoring female friend.
Tractor Ted’s Farmwatch is Back

28th April 2011

Tractor Ted’s Farmwatch will be back at Longleat between Friday 29th April and Monday 2nd May due to popular demand.
Baby Camel Born At Longleat Safari Park

13th April 2011

Baby Camel Born At Longleat Safari Park
Anne Arrives at Longleat

8th April 2011

We are absolutely delighted that Anne the elephant was on Sunday 3 April successfully moved to Longleat Safari Park.
The Plight of Anne the Elephant

31st March 2011

Anne The Elephant - 31st March 2011
Spring Cleaning At Longleat House

30th March 2011

Spring Cleaning At Longleat House
Monkey Mayhem Returns To Longleat!

18th March 2011

Monkey Mayhem Returns To Longleat!
Longleat…Back On TV!

27th February 2011

Longleat...Back On TV!