It’s been an exciting few days here at Blackpool Zoo as we’ve just welcomed the first male elephant in our 47-year history. Emmett, a male Asian elephant, completed his successful 200-mile journey from ZSL Whipsnade […]
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Emmett’s coming to Blackpool!
It’s been a busy Summer at Project Elephant Base Camp as preparations are well underway to welcome a male elephant to Blackpool Zoo for the very first time in our 47-year history. Following years of […]
Morning Health Checks
Ever wondered what an elephant’s morning routine looks like? We joined Keepers Adam and Lizzy for Tara’s morning routine to show you how they care for her feet, skin eyes and general health on a […]
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 […]
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 […]