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, […]
Category Archives: Our Herd
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, […]
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 […]
Enrichment… The elephant way
You might pass time by watching TV, you might entertain your dog by throwing a stick or a ball or you might take your child to play in the park. That’s enrichment. A huge part […]