The long awaited union of the five elephants is now complete following the safe arrival of Noorjahan and her four-year-old calf, Esha from Twycross Zoo in August. The arrival of mother and daughter follows months of ‘behind […]
Category Archives: Base Camp
Anyone for a swim?
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 […]
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 […]