Blackpool Zoo is set to become home to a herd of Asian elephants from Twycross Zoo following the completion of its multi-million pound ‘Project Elephant’ development. Four females, who currently reside in the Leicestershire zoo, […]
Kate’s exploring the wide outdoors
Kate has now settled in well to her new living arrangements. After some initial hesitation about stepping over the dividing line between the first two pens she entered, she hasn’t looked back! The flooring in […]
Kate’s moved in!
Several weeks have elapsed since the appearance in the elephant enclosure of the huge, green, metal crate – Kate’s transport to her new home, Project Elephant.Her keepers spent a great deal of time with Kate, […]
Working to secure a future for Asian Elephants in Sri Lanka
The future of Asian Elephants in Sri Lanka is an uncertain one, their numbers have more than halved over the past two centuries and there are now thought to be less than 5,000 remaining in […]
Kate’s Crate
With Project Elephant nearing completion, keepers have begun working with Kate, our 48 year old Asian Elephant, to get her ready for her big move. Regular visitors to the zoo may have noticed a rather […]