A Mad Pink Flamingo Wedding

We are so excited to be hosting our first 'Mad Pink Flamingo Wedding' for Dawn and Clive in May. 

They will be taking their vows in our Beautiful Tropical House and celebrating in style with a Mad Hatters Tea Party on our Picnic Terrace with a backdrop of stunning sea views...

Update on our Hawaiian Goslings!

Take a look at how much our first group of Hawaiian Goslings have grown! They are currently being cared for by the Keepers and have very cheeky personalities!



Earlier this week we had some more exciting news as another group of goslings hatched out! These ones are being looked after by Mum & Dad in a special safe pen until they are big enough to go out into the park!

CELEBRATE WORLD PENGUIN DAY

http://www.pewenvironment.org/news-room/other-resources/celebrate-world-penguin-day-with-pew-85899469663

 

Shoresearch 2014 Season has Begun!

Each summer the team at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust runs a series of surveys called Shoresearch, which aim to record and study the marine life of our local shores. 

These surveys not only helps to increase our overall knowledge and understanding of our local marine environment but also helps to identify and monitor changes that may affect the marine life e.g. climate change, invasive species and local developments.

Some of the keepers here at the park are involved in Shoresearch and more volunteers are always welcome!

SEND US YOUR SEAVIEW WILDLIFE SELFIES

 

Send us your Seaview Wildlife Selfies!

Get the opportunity to have your Selfie featured on our Facebook and Twitter and by 30th September we’ll pick our favourite but still ‘Post the Posers’ in our Selfie Album! Send your Selfie’s to info@seaviewwildlife.com

To start us off is a fab' one sent in by Bonnie with our adorable wallaby Jacob

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY ON OUR EASTER BANK HOLIDAY

 

Well would you believe it..... it's raining on a bank holiday weekend ! Fantastic weather for ducks, penguins, pelicans, otters and all the other amazing  ‘water babies ' at the ranch... pull on your wellies, grab the umbrella and come on over - all fully operational and hot chocolate with whipped cream is on the menu ! Dips x

SEAVIEW WILDLIFE HAS BEEN RANKED NUMBER ONE…..

Seaview Wildlife has been ranked Number 1 out of 96 Isle Of Wight Attractions..... WOW ! Well done Team Seaview......
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186308-Activities-Isle_of_Wight_England.html

The Gallery at Seaview Wildlife

Opening soon.... The Gallery at Seaview Wildlife... showcasing local artist Stuart Shore's brilliant work....

www.wightwildlife.co.uk 

Here are a few stunning images

Letter of the week

This week we received a letter from Island MP Andrew Turner congratulating us on the successful breeding of our Hawaiian Geese.

HEAD KEEPER TARA BRINGS DAUGHTER AMELIE TO THE PARK FOR SOME ANIMAL MAGIC

We are blessed with an amazing team at Seaview and Tara one of our Head keeper’s has been on board with us for nine years.  She brought her adorable daughter Amelie to the Park yesterday and had a great day in the sunshine.  Amelie adores the animals especially the Wallabies and the ducks!  Check out Amelie’s t-shirt !

This weeks Wildlife Encounters!

It has been a very busy first week of opening with lots of Wildlife Encounters taking place! They seem to be getting more popular each year, with bookings coming in thick and fast!
Here are some of the keepers favourite photos from this weeks encounters:




If you would like more information about taking part in one of our Wildlife Encounters or Experiences, take a look at the website for more information:
http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/summary/wildlife_encounters/

GIFT SHOP MAKEOVER

Our Gift Shop and Cafe areas have had a fantastic makeover!  Come and browse or relax on our ourside patios with stunning seas views accompanied by a fresh locally sourced Bembridge crab sandwich and a glass of chilled white wine…….  A perfect day out!

Clever Thinking From One of Our Ducks!

Can you see where this female duck has chosen to make her nest? She was spotted inside one of the Willow trees behind the Lower Lake along with her clutch of eggs!

The ducks never fail to surprise us each year with their clever thinking and choice of hiding place!

Meet Merlin- Our First Junior Wildlife Experience of the Season!

The team were joined yesterday by Merlin for the first Junior Wildlife Experience of the 2014 season!
He is on holiday with his family this week, and after visiting the park on Wednesday he decided to come back the very next day for his wildlife encounter!
It was an absolute pleasure taking Merlin around to meet all the cheeky characters, as he had lots of enthusiasm, interest and some great questions for the keepers!
When asked what his favourite animals were he said Jacob- our adorable Albino Wallaby and Dippy our famous Humboldt Penguin!


He was also very excited to see his picture posted onto Dippy the Penguins own Facebook page! (www.facebook.com/DippySeaview)
If you are interested in taking part in a wildlife encounter of your own, why not check out our website for more information:
http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/summary/wildlife_encounters/

Seaview Wildlife Host Volunteer

A unique opportunity has arisen at Seaview Wildlife Encounter. We are looking for a Wildlife Host Volunteer to help our team with a variety of different duties.
As a Volunteer Host we would like you to be: Enthusiastic, prepared to try a variety of duties and carry them out to the best of your ability, able to offer good customer service at all times, and great at talking to members of the public.
Duties may include: Meeting and helping park visitors, helping with events in the park, providing visitors with information at various points throughout the park, assisting our Animal Care with cleaning and litter duties, plus assisting at animal talks.
You’ll need to be 18 or over, and able to stand for a length of time
If you enjoy meeting people, are flexible and willing to try new duties and can spare some time on a regular basis please get in touch: info@seaviewwildlife.com

Beautiful Willow at the Lower Lake

The Willow Trees down at the Lower Lake have just started to sprout their brand new leaves making for a spectacular sight.

The lush green of the trees looked stunning against the water and the blue sky that we had yesterday, so the keepers took the chance to snap some photos!

Late afternoon at the park is a wonderful time for practicing photography as there is a peaceful atmosphere and the sunlight is perfect!