A rare African white-backed vulture chick has hatched at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire – the first successful arrival of its kind at the site in over a decade. The fledgling, now just over five weeks old, remains sheltered beneath the wings of its parents in a carefully built nest, offering a glimpse of hope […]
The rural villages of Firsdown and Pitton, East of Salisbury, have now officially been connected for the first time by an off-road route. The new permissive bridleway will provide a link between the two villages and will offer recreation opportunities for walkers, horse riders and pedal cyclists across the rolling countryside in Wiltshire, along the […]
The intrepid naturalist and TV presenter wowed the crowds at the Wiltshire estate in 2024 and is returning with another exclusive animal live show in May half term, 24 May to 1 June. “I’m incredibly excited to announce I’ll be back with Steve Backshall Live at Longleat. Last year was so much fun and I […]
Guests at Longleat will once again be able to walk-through a bat cave at the Wiltshire estate. Closed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, work is underway to reopen the attraction with around 30 Egyptian fruit bats from 15 February. Simon Askew, Interim Chief Operating Officer, said: “We have regularly heard from guests that they […]
Longleat keepers have shared an update on the four rare Amur tiger cubs born a month ago at the Wiltshire Safari Park. The birth attracted world-wide attention as the cubs accounted for half of all successful Amur tigers born in Europe so far this year. The Amur tiger is one of the most endangered animals […]
Steve Backshall, one of Britain’s best-loved and most intrepid naturalists and television presenters, is returning to Longleat for the first time in over a decade this May half term. He’ll present an all-new wildlife show, created exclusively for Longleat from Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June. Tickets are on sale now. During the show, […]
Marking World Elephant Day (12 August), Longleat is sharing, for the first time, details of an important conservation project to help conserve and protect Asian elephants. Earlier this year keepers from the Wiltshire Safari Park travelled to Thailand to support renowned osteopath, Tony Nevin, in giving practical workshops to people who care for elephants internationally. […]
Koala keepers from Longleat have returned to Australia to see how wildlife is recovering following the devastating bushfires. In 2020 two keepers travelled to Cleland Wildlife Park to help with the aftermath of their fires. Three years later, keepers Jon Ovens and James Dennis made the trip back to South Australia to see how the […]
Longleat has released a song to help raise money for their bushfire charity appeal. Featuring a 30-strong choir made up of staff and keepers, ‘Together’ was written by a member of the Longleat team and recorded at the Cheese & Grain studio in Frome. As well as the choir, it also includes didgeridoos and Aboriginal […]
A male koala has been flown from Osaka in Japan to join Longleat’s koala programme.
