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 […]
Category Archives: Base Camp
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 […]
Take a peek behind the scenes of Project Elephant
To celebrate the opening of our brand new Project Elephant Base Camp, we’ve handed over control of our Instagram account to Adam, our Head of Elephants, for a very special #KeeperTakeover. Join Adam as he takes […]
Doors open on Project Elephant Base Camp
We have finally opened the doors on Project Elephant Base Camp – the result of our largest ever investment. The multi-million pound facility, combines the UK’s largest indoor elephant house with a huge outdoor habitat and an […]