UPDATE! Thank you to everyone who visited the park on Saturday 2nd September for Vulture Awareness Day, we raised £625.50. The proceeds of which will go towards anti-poison kits, supplies and projects in Africa. To all those who gave generously your support means the world to us.

On Saturday 2nd September, 2023 we’ll be taking over the park to raise awareness of the importance of vultures for our planet. Visitors can learn all about their habitat, feeding habits and issues they face in the wild. The park is home to six species of vulture from Europe, Africa and America. You can find out more about our vultures here and with 23 species of vulture on the planet, there’s a lot to talk about.

5 Facts about vultures:

  1. A group of vultures can be referred to as a flock, venue, volt, or a committee.
  2. New World vultures don’t sing, like many other species of bird. They can only perform simple sounds, such as grunts and hisses.
  3. Thermals help vultures reach incredible heights, most of which would be deadly to other species of birds.
  4. A group of vulture feeding around a carcass are called a wake, and when the birds are in flight formation, they are known as a kettle.
  5. Vultures eat animals that have died in the wild. Without them, these animals would rot and smell.

A bit of info about International Vulture Awareness Day
On this day zoos all over the world celebrate the mighty vulture. Raising awareness of this species of bird, spreading knowledge and discussing the problems vultures face in the wild today. We discuss ways everyone can help – through talking about the issues, by supporting and donating. We’ll show you how vultures feed, fly and educate as to how they survive in the wild. We will also be raising funds to help save Africa’s endangered vultures.

This event is open to everyone – click here to purchase our ‘Daily Entry Tickets’.

  • Doors open at 11am (last entry to the park 3pm)
  • Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
  • Under 3’s go FREE

We’ll be having our annual BBQ and there’s a raffle to raise funds for vultures in Africa. We will also be joined by Shannen and her amazing Vivarium, she’ll be bringing her snakes, lizards and insects to meet you on the day. We look forward to seeing you!

For anyone who wishes to donate direct to Vulpro, here’s the link to the *donate* page on their website.

Why not join us for… Whisky Tasting & Conservation Chat Charity Evening – Saturday 11th November, 2023
Click the image for details about the event and to book tickets. Raising funds for the conservation of vultures!

Vulture Sponsorship, we have 2 vultures to choose from: