The cheekiest member of our herd, Tara has been making the most of her new home’s facilities during the recent heatwave by taking a dip in the outdoor pool. With a total area of 225m² […]
Elephants on TV!
Earlier this year, we welcomed Tara and Minbu to Project Elephant Base Camp from their former home at Twycross Zoo. What we didn’t tell you at the time, is that the pair’s move was closely […]
Mud Wallow Bonding
Not only does a good mud wallow help our girls keep cool in this hot weather, it’s also a fantastic opportunity for social bonding!! Just as in the wild, it seems that mud baths are […]
EleFest 2018
Blackpool Zoo Members and their guests are invited to join us for an exclusive VIP celebration at our brand new Project Elephant Base Camp! Featuring Live Music, Asian Food, Base Camp tours, Prosecco Bar, Expert […]
Swimming trunks at the ready…
Did you know that elephants are excellent swimmers? You may find it surprising, but an elephant’s body is actually very buoyant and allows them to float easily. They can swim completely submerged, with their head above […]