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East African Game Reserve
As in Africa, our herd of Rothschild Giraffe and Grants Zebra graze
happily together in this 25 hectare reserve. Also look out for the
Llamas and Camels from the Observation Platform at the Trading Post
Picnic Area.
You get out of your vehicle at the Observation Platform.
Take a
stroll around as you may also see Wallabies, Brazilian Tapir, Ostriches and
Pygmy Goats in this area.
Flamingo Valley
As you come round the corner after leaving the East African Game Reserve, you will come across Flamingo Valley, where our group of Chilean Flamingos live. They live happily alongside African Spoonbills, Sacred Ibis, Carolina Ducks and White Faced Whistling Ducks.
Vulture Venue
The name for a collective group of vultures is a Venue and on the left, just before you enter the Monkey Jungle, is our Venue of White Backed Vultures, who can be seen free flying in their very large aviary.
Monkey Jungle
A drive through the Monkey Jungle is optional, but great fun as
the monkeys are born entertainers. A bypass lane is available before
the entrance for those less keen on entering this reserve. The monkeys
share their reserve with Indian Water Buffalo and Black Buck.
Big Game Park
The Southern White Rhinoceros herd
in the Big Game Park is an impressive sight. They share their reserve
with the Ankole Cattle, an ancient breed of cattle domesticated in
Africa and recognised by their huge horns which can reach up to 2m
across! Look out for the Bactrian Camels as well, they shed their
woolly coat in the summer months so can look pretty moth-eaten at
times. The rare Père David’s
Deer and Scimitar Horned Oryx may also be seen in this reserve.
Deer Park
Fallow Deer have been on the Longleat Estate since the 16th century,
contained by deer fencing erected by Sir John Thynne in 1540. During
the hurricanes of 1987 much of the deer fencing was destroyed allowing
some deer to colonise the neighbouring estates and woodland.
This is the only enclosure where you may buy food to feed the animals – The
Fallow Deer share the park with a herd of magnificent Red Deer.
During certain times in the season the Deer Park may be closed whilst the deer are in rut.
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Pelican Pond
Longleat is home to the first breeding population of Pink-Backed
Pelicans in the British Isles, one of the world’s largest flying
birds.
Tiger Territory
Perhaps one of the most impressive animals at Longleat, make sure
that your car windows are closed as these beautiful animals are not
nearly as cuddly as they appear!
Lion Country
Longleat is world renowned for its lions, making these two enclosures
the most anticipated areas within the Safari Park.
The two prides
are kept separate as the
lions are naturally territorial.
Wolf Wood
Despite their reputation in fairy tales
and folklore, there are very few recorded wolf attacks on humans.
This enclosure can be very evocative as the wolves stalk around in
the dappled light of the trees. If you are lucky enough to hear them
howling it will undoubtedly conjure up images of a winter’s
night with a full moon! |
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