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Mini Baby Boom!

May has been a busy month in the Safari Park with the birth of six wolf cubs, one eland and five meerkats!

At birth the baby wolves measure just 15cm and weigh only 500g – and at only 5-days old, they’re probably not much bigger now!
Wolf cubs spend the first few weeks of life underground and so the chance of seeing them at present is pretty minimal but do keep your eyes peeled if you’re visiting in the next few weeks… you never know when they’re going to first show their muzzles above ground!

Wolf Pups
Previous litter of wolf pups born at Longleat, July 2006

Meerkat with babiesThe baby meerkats however are already up and about! At 5 weeks old they might be small (fully grown they only reach 700g or so) but they’re certainly active as they scurry about Meerkat Mountain with the rest of their family.

New baby meerkats at LongleatMeerkats originate from Africa. You will always see one standing as sentry (lookout) to warn of approaching dangers - when a predator is spotted, this meerkat gives a warning bark and the other members of the gang will run and hide in one of their many bolt holes until it is safe to come out once again!
Video Podcast

Following the successful launch of the first video podcast back in April 2007, Longleat is working hard on the second.

Featuring a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the latest goings on in the Safari Park – experience the “Big Cat Feed-Up” with Bob Trollope (Deputy Head of the Big Cat Reserves) and Ian Turner (Deputy Head Warden), both stars of BBC’s Animal Park, before meeting the baby meerkats for one of their first filming experiences!

This second video podcast is due for release on the Longleat website later this month. Click here for Video Podcast page.
 Not only will you be able to watch it direct from the Longleat website but you can also download it to your desktop, iPod or MP4 player.

 Longleat Video Podcasts
What’s Coming Up?…

Siberian tigerTiger Territory
Early summer should see the release of the three Amur (Siberian) tigers into the Safari Park. The three young female tigers, Shouri, Soundari and Svetli have been quarantined at Longleat for the last 6 months having come across from a collection in France late last year. The Amur tiger is the largest of all the big cats and is native to far eastern Asia. It is listed as critically endangered with only 400 or so still living in the wild.

  
Events

Longleat International Horse Trials:
Longleat International Horse TrialsFriday 15 to Sunday 17 June 2007
Eventing at its best with both British and International stars taking part.  Enjoy the grace of the dressage as horses seemingly ‘dance’ around the arena; let the riders and horses captivate you as they tackle the most fearsome obstacles in the cross-country before sitting back to enjoy the strict discipline of the show-jumping… and all within the splendid ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds of Longleat House.

For those of you who are visiting the House and other attractions over the same weekend – why not walk over to the Horse Trials and visit the fantastic and varied Trade Stands on offer – there is some serious retail therapy available just metres away from the main Longleat attractions!

Price: £12.00 per car
Tel: 01404 841331
Email: jcolson@longleathorsetrials.com
Website: www.longleathorsetrials.com

Santa Trains
Sun 25th November 2007 plus
Sat 1st , Sun 2nd, Sat 8th, Sun 9th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Wed 19th plus Thurs 20th December 2007
We know that it’s a bit early to be worrying about Christmas but… the Santa Trains at Longleat are booking fast and some trains are already fully booked!
So… please book as soon as possible if you want to join in this winter wonderland experience!
Pre-booking essential

Child (Train Ride plus present): £11
Adult (Train Ride only): £6
Tel: 01985 845408 (Longleat Railway). Bookings can only be taken by telephone.		 Santa Trains
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Online e-ticket BookingLongleat is currently offering a 5% discount on all Passport tickets purchased via the Longleat website www.longleat.co.uk

click here for further information
Opening dates 2007

All Longleat attractions are open daily until the 4th November 2007 inclusive.
For further information on opening times and prices please visit www.longleat.co.uk
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