tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53911728317199370242012-02-02T05:11:28.138-08:00keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.comBlogger5661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-76469419883614508742012-02-02T05:05:00.001-08:002012-02-02T05:10:51.477-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">I braved the icy winds earlier this morning armed with my camera to make the most of the soft winter sunlight. The objective was to share a few Otter moments with you! When it’s this cold (-4 degrees C overnight with a wind chill factor of many degrees lower) it’s quite challenging for the Keepers to ensure all the animals have access to un-iced water! After the Otters’ drinking water was broken up this morning they not only enjoyed a drink but made a game of the experience by breaking off off lumps of ice and playing with them! Asian Short-Clawed Otters have very dexterous front paws that closely resemble tiny hands. In the wild they use these to forage for food in shallow water – mainly molluscs and crustaceans. In captivity they are often seen playing with stones – holding a small round pebble between their front paws, tucking it under their arm and running around with it, then rolling it across their tummies whilst lying upside down on the grass – a real test of skill when seen through human eyes, but an obvious source of relaxation and enjoyment for our Otters!</span> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:5ead535f-3f51-4a78-958d-44d1370babf6" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21863&amp;type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Otters Feb 2012" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1JKmItg2FXI/TyqJ-XDPu8I/AAAAAAAAD0A/wAPbyCUPhyg/InlineRepresentation6f0727f7-7f84-427c-8a4b-a5776dfab5d6%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:769px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21863&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:3ee95b7b-0df2-466a-8a57-2fc2cbc3735a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21867&amp;type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Otters 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WnSOMa7UmL4/TyqJ_KMMtdI/AAAAAAAAD0I/W3hnOIGHAGg/InlineRepresentationf3e379e7-2ce5-40be-bb2f-c7f65ddf0b65%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:776px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21867&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:078a6456-ee6b-45ed-a74a-7254075295ea" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21871&amp;type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Otters 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GxX3MSIWCew/TyqKA3HjSVI/AAAAAAAAD0Q/QZRy_sx4RdU/InlineRepresentationa0df39b5-17e0-42c0-a89e-e98381ff0bd8%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:803px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21871&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Afm0AqvPHVM/TyqKCJX2uKI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/SC9sU0tl8Sc/s1600-h/Close-up%252520at%252520water%252520bowl%252520DSC_0179%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Close-up at water bowl DSC_0179" alt="Close-up at water bowl DSC_0179" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ftz0rxgFShw/TyqKCjdmyoI/AAAAAAAAD0g/0evUGOI878E/Close-up%252520at%252520water%252520bowl%252520DSC_0179_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" border="0" height="318" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ttMUR9WZMBc/TyqKDzxrUlI/AAAAAAAAD0o/gV7d7QpjaQw/s1600-h/Showing%252520off%252520winter%252520coat%252520DSC_0199%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Showing off winter coat DSC_0199" alt="Showing off winter coat DSC_0199" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hyPKi-hPBis/TyqKE0MYy8I/AAAAAAAAD0w/LZZL7yQKFW4/Showing%252520off%252520winter%252520coat%252520DSC_0199_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" border="0" height="289" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yP6_aV1uBoE/TyqKFzSbIvI/AAAAAAAAD04/TAEHmOz6_s8/s1600-h/Profile%252520of%252520Otter%252527s%252520head%252520DSC_0183%25255B26%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Profile of Otter's head DSC_0183" alt="Profile of Otter's head DSC_0183" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0-wjh6aXU54/TyqKGpxS7cI/AAAAAAAAD08/KrHQrXK-YQg/Profile%252520of%252520Otter%252527s%252520head%252520DSC_0183_thumb%25255B24%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" border="0" height="297" /></a></p><p><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yP6_aV1uBoE/TyqKFzSbIvI/AAAAAAAAD04/TAEHmOz6_s8/s1600-h/Profile%252520of%252520Otter%252527s%252520head%252520DSC_0183%25255B26%25255D.jpg"></a></p><p>Jules Brittan - G.M. Seaview Wildlife<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7646941988361450874?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-56055175074144424812012-02-01T04:22:00.001-08:002012-02-01T04:23:29.643-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">As some Blog-followers and friends of the Park might remember, we introduced in a small colony of Leaf Cutting Ants to our Collection in 2009. The Ants were brought in from the Amazon in South America and so are really precious! One of the key husbandry priorities is to maintain warm, humid conditions for the ants to at all times – we aim for temperatures of between 20 and 30 degrees centigrade.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">To-date we’ve succeeded in this and our colony has really thrived and multiplied. However, when the outside temperature drops to –4 degrees centigrade (and the wind chill factor makes it feel even colder) it’s quite a challenge! The Ants are based in our Discovery Zone/Education Centre which isn’t centrally heated. We therefore rely on overhead heat lamps and water heaters to produce the necessary warmth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">The last two mornings the temperature readings in the Ant enclosure were lower than the recommended levels, so we’ve stepped in with some interim solutions until additional heating can be installed. Hopefully the colony are ensuring the Queen Ant is warm and comfortable – she is critical to their survival – she can live for up to 15 years, but once she dies the whole colony dies with her.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sDOVzn6oNHU/TykuehDm10I/AAAAAAAADzw/WhY8y2pwIds/s1600-h/1st%252520-%252520Nimmo%252520D%252520-%252520Leaf%252520cutter%252520ants%2525202011%252520resized%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="1st - Nimmo D - Leaf cutter ants 2011 resized" alt="1st - Nimmo D - Leaf cutter ants 2011 resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pnhS8aD1aNA/TykufU1f6AI/AAAAAAAADz0/beE9p0FvBd0/1st%252520-%252520Nimmo%252520D%252520-%252520Leaf%252520cutter%252520ants%2525202011%252520resized_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="617" border="0" height="419" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-5605517507414442481?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-83955681306619242332012-01-24T09:21:00.001-08:002012-01-24T09:23:36.132-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">The weather may be cool, grey and damp but many of our feathered friends around the Park bring us colour and brightness all year round, even on the dullest of days! I’ve included just a few images to share with you:</span></p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9Ux8dEUHi4s/Tx7oaWrHN-I/AAAAAAAADxE/o2P4szE1rUg/s1600-h/Peach-faced%252520Lovebirds%252520DSC_0001%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Peach-faced Lovebirds DSC_0001" alt="Peach-faced Lovebirds DSC_0001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aIZcCi--M3Q/Tx7obE0moFI/AAAAAAAADxM/iy8pCw5HFAk/Peach-faced%252520Lovebirds%252520DSC_0001_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="374" border="0" height="348" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G_ap8q6eSTg/Tx7ocF9tjhI/AAAAAAAADxU/-csQhKvO2oM/s1600-h/Peach-faced%252520Lovebirds%252520DSC_1316%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Peach-faced Lovebirds DSC_1316" alt="Peach-faced Lovebirds DSC_1316" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-seUXJrv1lWk/Tx7oc7DIVyI/AAAAAAAADxc/nGIAzixifnk/Peach-faced%252520Lovebirds%252520DSC_1316_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" border="0" height="340" /></a> </p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Above: Peach-Faced Lovebirds</span></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3qoBSwSUk9k/Tx7odjuWrgI/AAAAAAAADxk/ZVYtnJ4cDlA/s1600-h/Ring-Necked%252520Parakeets%252520DSC_0068%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Ring-Necked Parakeets DSC_0068" alt="Ring-Necked Parakeets DSC_0068" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oY8bmon0BAw/Tx7oeT-hSPI/AAAAAAAADxs/_x77DLOyfn8/Ring-Necked%252520Parakeets%252520DSC_0068_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" border="0" height="516" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BCvsANstKx4/Tx7ofOSkw-I/AAAAAAAADx0/rv3P7V0Pjt0/s1600-h/Ring-Necked%252520Parakeets%252520DSC_0084%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Ring-Necked Parakeets DSC_0084" alt="Ring-Necked Parakeets DSC_0084" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xboRa5skukg/Tx7ogbJ5_WI/AAAAAAAADx8/jDSNRh-zPt8/Ring-Necked%252520Parakeets%252520DSC_0084_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" border="0" height="512" /></a> </p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Above: Ring-Necked Parakeets</span></p> </blockquote> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--UVjjSLShDY/Tx7ohHhSkQI/AAAAAAAADyA/X0UOrh3X2k8/s1600-h/DSC_0026%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0026" alt="DSC_0026" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y5WFS6LzlMU/Tx7oh3Qf5JI/AAAAAAAADyM/lBGVQZDBI54/DSC_0026_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" border="0" height="401" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MsmEUNIVsiM/Tx7oi-0CIKI/AAAAAAAADyU/NRw--DyAYiY/s1600-h/Borris%2525206%252520Oct%252520%252528resized%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Borris 6 Oct (resized)" alt="Borris 6 Oct (resized)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WgMt8xkmvqQ/Tx7okNK7wPI/AAAAAAAADyc/R3YVmtzTEf8/Borris%2525206%252520Oct%252520%252528resized%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" border="0" height="299" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Above: Moluccan Cockatoo</span></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Fa9svVBdYcs/Tx7ok52FihI/AAAAAAAADyk/LZeyoilbkbc/s1600-h/Cantelo%25252C%252520Samantha%252520-%252520Flamingo%2525202010%252520%252528resized%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Cantelo, Samantha - Flamingo 2010 (resized)" alt="Cantelo, Samantha - Flamingo 2010 (resized)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Owa8pinv6PQ/Tx7olv2I_RI/AAAAAAAADyo/EFd3tGLdD9E/Cantelo%25252C%252520Samantha%252520-%252520Flamingo%2525202010%252520%252528resized%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" border="0" height="391" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YrNgsq_dc7M/Tx7omN3IXfI/AAAAAAAADyw/gCpSFSJCirQ/s1600-h/Neighbour%25252C%252520Rory%252520-%252520Lesser%252520Flamingo%2525202010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Neighbour, Rory - Lesser Flamingo 2010" alt="Neighbour, Rory - Lesser Flamingo 2010" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VFqyJG0KNSc/Tx7omghdY8I/AAAAAAAADy4/fdKHyFNfGVw/Neighbour%25252C%252520Rory%252520-%252520Lesser%252520Flamingo%2525202010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" border="0" height="397" /></a> </p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Above left: Caribbean Flamingo Above right: Lesser Flamingo</span></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k0bIzeHbPO8/Tx7onQ0FpwI/AAAAAAAADzA/RQO8bzwg1DM/s1600-h/D%252520Nordell%2525202010%252520DSC6878%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="D Nordell 2010 DSC6878" alt="D Nordell 2010 DSC6878" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lW0l7o5jHRg/Tx7ooI6GYGI/AAAAAAAADzM/6GjwtxM141c/D%252520Nordell%2525202010%252520DSC6878_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="306" border="0" height="379" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K9SqtfkEDKs/Tx7oo2RAiSI/AAAAAAAADzU/Jyl11TMoRxw/s1600-h/Young%252520Peacock%252520head%252520%252528resized%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Young Peacock head (resized)" alt="Young Peacock head (resized)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NU7URtII0HQ/Tx7opq1rtxI/AAAAAAAADzc/pcy04NERaTI/Young%252520Peacock%252520head%252520%252528resized%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="258" border="0" height="381" /></a> </p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Above Left: Crowned Crane Above right: Peacock</span></p></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8395568130661924233?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-58370253783691172712012-01-24T08:53:00.000-08:002012-01-24T09:34:19.618-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-4CebbgzLQ/Tx7rMV3FQaI/AAAAAAAADzo/atDG1XbPNNk/s1600/sanccob-logo.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 226px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-4CebbgzLQ/Tx7rMV3FQaI/AAAAAAAADzo/atDG1XbPNNk/s320/sanccob-logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701252775556759970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My first week working at SANCCOB in</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Cape Town, South Africa, has been extremely challenging but also very interesting.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I spent my first few days getting to know the routine and organisation of the centre. I learnt how to prepare </span><span style="font-size:130%;">the fish formula, waters and darrows (for all the birds that need to be force fed). There is a very strict timing schedule for these that needs to be stuck too- so you have to learn fast!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">I also spent a day in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where we looked after the more seriously injured or ill birds. Many of these have extreme injurys, usually caused by predators such as the cape fur seal. Some however may have been affected by human influence e.g. fishing lines.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">The amount of care and time required to treat each individual is amazing. The staff are extremely dedicated, and together with the volunteers and interns the centre runs very smoothly.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Some of the work at SANCCOB is very similar to what we do at the park with regards to care and cleaning. The penguins and other birds here however are wild, which means they are much more fiesty and willing to bite!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">I have just started my second week and am really looking forward to getting some more experience in handling and feeding the birds.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Best wishes to everyone back in the UK!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Charlotte</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-5837025378369117271?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-88022167458717689932012-01-18T07:21:00.001-08:002012-01-18T07:24:56.650-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Four or five months ago we introduced a new female Harvest Mouse to our collection - a new bloodline to add genetic diversity to our existing stock. On arrival at the Park the newcomer was really tiny and obviously very young. We selected a male from our collection at random and placed the two of them in our breeding tank with high hopes for a successful pairing. After eight weeks there was no evidence of any intimacy and definitely no patter of baby mice feet - however as the new female was still quite small we decided to leave the pair together for a while longer and hoped that future warmer spring weather might be the catalyst for new life ……</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Nature, of course, has its own plans and own perfect agenda …. so we were surprised but delighted to discover four new mid-winter babies! These tiny creatures really are very endearing …..</span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tcFLDjuCeR0/Txbja5EJ1GI/AAAAAAAADwU/i-R-KjX9Gys/s1600-h/Baby%252520Harvest%252520Mouse%252520%252528JB%252529%252520DSC_0958%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Baby Harvest Mouse (JB) DSC_0958" alt="Baby Harvest Mouse (JB) DSC_0958" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EbMsUZ7Pr_g/TxbjcJEX13I/AAAAAAAADwc/QK3NNumGFi0/Baby%252520Harvest%252520Mouse%252520%252528JB%252529%252520DSC_0958_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="532" height="526" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><u><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 64);">Some Interesting Harvest Mouse Facts:</span></strong></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Latin Name</u>:</strong> <em>Micromys minutus</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Appearance</u>: </strong>Britain and Europe’s smallest mammal - other than the Pygmy Shrew (<em>Sorex minutus</em>)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YV0HlFZ5uEA/Txbjc7oYAEI/AAAAAAAADwk/ZvwSW59MZ0Q/s1600-h/Baby%252520Harvest%252520Mouse%252520showing%252520prehensile%252520tail%252520DSC_0391%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Baby Harvest Mouse showing prehensile tail DSC_0391" alt="Baby Harvest Mouse showing prehensile tail DSC_0391" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Kj0seNxC6jI/Txbjd2StbjI/AAAAAAAADwo/_KlGdj_58ZQ/Baby%252520Harvest%252520Mouse%252520showing%252520prehensile%252520tail%252520DSC_0391_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" width="282" height="191" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">The Harvest Mouse is the only British animal to possess a prehensile tail – this is used as a fifth limb which it wraps around grass and twigs to help give it balance and grip.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Size</u></strong>: length<strong>:</strong> 50-70mm.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Weight</u>:</strong> 4-6 grams</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Lifespan</u></strong>: In the wild a maximum of 18 months. In captivity 2 years or more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><u>Distribution</u>: </b>They range across Europe (although not in most of Scandinavia) E. Russia, Korea, S. China and N. Korea. In Britain they are found from Yorkshire southwards and parts of Wales.</span> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><u><strong>Habitat</strong></u>: Hedgerows, reed-beds, and other areas of tall, dense vegetation.</span> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V3tLyMnfKn0/TxbjeWPuNxI/AAAAAAAADww/Fw5bq0re3Mg/s1600-h/Harvest%252520Mouse%252520nest%252520%252528internet%252529%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Harvest Mouse nest (internet)" alt="Harvest Mouse nest (internet)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OWF9pqYQeZk/TxbjfMZxTCI/AAAAAAAADw8/G3hEXo9ixKo/Harvest%252520Mouse%252520nest%252520%252528internet%252529_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" width="331" height="260" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Diet</u>:</strong> In the wild they mainly eat a mixture of seeds, berries and insects; moss and roots are occasionally eaten. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Breeding</u>:</strong> Two or three litters a year in the wild, between late May and October. Litters of 4-6 young. The only British mammal to build nests of woven grass well above ground. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Conservation</u>:</strong> Harvest mice are listed as a BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) Species because they have become much scarcer in recent years (they are now extinct on the the Isle of Wight). Modern farming methods have caused a reduction in hedgerows, and combine harvesters leave harvest mice in grain fields with little chance of escape.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><u>Predators</u>:</strong> Weasels, stoats, foxes, cats, owls, hawks, crows and sometimes pheasants.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8802216745871768993?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-34550192127888935052012-01-15T23:49:00.000-08:002012-01-16T00:05:13.739-08:00Stuck for a Unique Gift Idea? Why not treat a loved one to a fabulous Wildlife Encounter for 2012? Great for a birthday surprise, special treat or just because you fancy an exclusive wildlife getaway away from the stress and fast pace of modern life. Our stunning Park is filled to the brim with the most amazing array of feathered and furry friends!<br /><br />Four fun, fact-finding, behind the scenes adventures for animal lovers - it couldn't get any more hands-on than this!<br /><br /><table width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="04" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="bodytext200white"><td colspan="2" class="arial5red">JUNIOR WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE - FOR AGES 6 - 15</td> </tr> <tr class="bodytext200white"> <td><img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/junior_experience2.jpg" width="300" height="209" /></td> <td>Due to popular demand this unique treat has been created for our younger guests. Little animal lovers can experience a behind the scenes ' mini zookeeper adventure' learning all about our fabulous wildlife and how to care for them.<br /> <br /><b> <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/forms/junior.htm">Book early to avoid disappointment using our online form.</a></b><br /> <img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/spacer.gif" width="385" border="0" height="1" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="bodytext200white" width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="06" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="100">Ages:<br /> Duration:<br /> Availability: </td> <td valign="top" width="595"> 6 - 15 years (inclusive)<br /> Choice of two sessions morning or afternoon: 10.15am to 12.15pm or 2.00pm to 4.00pm<br /> 7 days a week (excluding bank holidays).</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top">Cost: £60 per child - maximum 3 children per session (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult whose admission is free, any additional adults admitted at special voucher rate).<br /> You may <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/junior-wildlife.pdf">download information sheets and a written application form here</a> (pdf format).<br /> More information, including programme, on the <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/junior_experience.htm">Junior Wildlife Experience</a> page on our website.<br /><br /><br /><table width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="04" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="bodytext200white"><td colspan="2" class="arial5red">THE WILDEST PLACE FOR A SPECIAL DATE</td> </tr> <tr class="bodytext200white"> <td><img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/lydia-rowan-1.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></td> <td>Bespoke packages exclusively designed around your own special occasion - couples or small groups of up to eight guests (single supplement available).<br /> Whether a first date, honeymoon treat, anniversary celebration, birthday present, or any other special occasion - the Park is now able to offer you <span style="color:#CC6699;"><b><i>"The wildest place for your special date"!</i></b></span><br /> <img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/spacer.gif" width="385" border="0" height="1" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="bodytext200white" width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="06" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top">Packages include entrance to the Park with complimentary specialist animal feed; your own personalised tour of the Park focussing on close-up time with your favourite animals, including Dippy our celebrity Penguin; a 5 star champagne lunch, and a CD of photographs to commemorate your special day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="107"><p>Duration:<br /> Availability: </p></td> <td valign="top" width="588"> From 10.15am<br /> Special dates can only take place Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week (excluding bank holidays).</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top">Cost: couples or small groups of up to eight guests at £75 per person or £95 for a single guest.<br /> Use our <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/forms/specdate.htm">online form here</a> or download our <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/special-date.pdf">information pack here</a> (contains written form) (pdf format).<br /> More information, including programme, can be found on the <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/special-date.htm">Wildest Date</a> page on our website<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="04" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="bodytext200white"><td colspan="2" class="arial5red">BE A KEEPER FOR A DAY - FOR AGES 12 - 100 !</td> </tr> <tr class="bodytext200white"> <td><img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/junior_experience1.jpg" width="300" height="209" /></td> <td>Our Keeper For A Day scheme is the ultimate treat for any animal lover wanting to experience something truly unique - a really close encounter! As our guest we would like to give you a true feeling of what it is like to be a keeper at Seaview Wildlife! Learn all aspects of animal care with our experienced team and go behind the scenes to get fully involved with our amazing array of Wildlife at the Park.<br /> <img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/spacer.gif" width="385" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="bodytext200white" width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="06" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="107"><p>Duration:<br /> Availability: </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="588"> From 10.30am - 4.00pm<br /> Choose your day from April to October (excluding Bank Holidays).</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="top">Cost: £125 - Price includes lunch, a personalised certificate, a CD of photographs to commemorate your special day and a lifetime of memories!<br /> Use our <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/forms/kfad.htm">online form here</a> or download our <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/be-a-keeper.pdf">information pack here</a> (contains written form) (pdf format).<br /> More information can be found on the <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/be-a-keeper.htm">Be A Keeper For A Day</a> page on our website.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table class="bodytext200white" bg="" width="719" border="0" cellpadding="04" cellspacing="0" style="color:#223311;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" class="arial5red"><span style="color:#FFFF00;">New for 2012</span> - <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">PENGUIN and MEERKAT ENCOUNTERS</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" valign="middle" align="center"><img src="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/images/close-encounters1.jpg" width="300" height="195" /></td> <td width="379">Due to requests from our discerning guests we are very pleased to be able to offer personal one-on-one encounters with Penguins or Meerkats - or a Combo Encounter where you can spend close-up time with both our Penguins and Meerkats!</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="bodytext200white" width="719" bgcolor="#223311" border="0" cellpadding="04" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td class="bodytext200white" valign="top" width="115">Dates – <br /> Times -<br /> Cost -<br /> Booking -<br /><br /> Other - </td> <td colspan="2" class="bodytext200white" valign="top">Daily 1st April – 4 November 2012 (excluding Bank Holidays)<br /> Choose either morning or afternoon. Meet at the Penguin Pool at 11.15am or 3.15pm.<br />£30 for one or £50 for two people (includes entry to the Park)<br /> Advance booking essential - please contact 01983 612153 for remote payment by debit/credit card or send a cheque – see our <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/forms/encounters.htm">online booking form</a>.<br /> Long trousers and practical, covered shoes essential - no shorts or flip flops/sandals. </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" class="bodytext200white" valign="top" align="center">Please go to our <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm">Close Encounters Page</a> for much more information on our website.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3455019212788893505?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-11798748115606951192012-01-12T03:53:00.001-08:002012-01-12T03:58:02.173-08:00<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wsSxKtnj-IQ/Tw7JuqX167I/AAAAAAAADwE/q821DuY1BTc/s1600-h/Table%252520Mountain%252520SA%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" title="Table Mountain SA" border="0" alt="Table Mountain SA" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-99J06GAIEfQ/Tw7Jvtkk4XI/AAAAAAAADwM/bVWs6rFW-Yo/Table%252520Mountain%252520SA_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a> </p><br /><br /><p><b>Hello from South Africa!</b></p><br /><p><b>Last Monday I left chilly England behind, and after an eleven hour flight I finally arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. </b><b>Once out of the airport I was greeted with some spectacular views of Table Mountain and of course, the sunshine!</b></p><br /><p><b>My first two weeks here have been spent visiting one of my friends who I met when I went to university in Plymouth a few years ago. Knowing someone who lives here is definitely an advantage, as we have been able to visit some of the sights that are not quite as easily accessed by most tourists.</b></p><br /><p><b>Cape Town really is an incredible city with a rich history and diverse culture. Offering everything from wine tasting and delicious open food markets to scenic drives along the coast and some amazing wildlife.</b></p><br /><p><b>Within five minutes of arriving at one of the bays we discovered a family of cape fur seals splashing about in the harbour (less than two metres away from us), and large kelp gulls, cape cormorants and rare oyster catchers flying overhead. </b></p><br /><p><b>Tomorrow we are going to visit Cape Point and the surrounding nature reserve and on Saturday we will be attempting to climb Table Mountain (weather and fitness depending!). See image above of Table Mountain.</b></p><br /><p><b>Next week I start work at SANCCOB, which I’m really looking forward to. </b></p><br /><p><b>Best wishes to everyone at the park and back in the UK.</b></p><br /><p><b>Charlotte</b></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-1179874811560695119?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-29281302720629068202012-01-10T07:00:00.001-08:002012-01-10T07:00:12.849-08:00<p>&#160;</p> <p><font size="4" face="Calibri">We met with Liam Thom this morning (from Island Webservices) to discuss some exciting new website opportunities …. stirring, stimulating stuff ….! </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Calibri">It was such a mild morning that after our meeting we decided to get out there for a quick tour of the Park.&#160; I had my camera at the ready and took advantage of not having winter-wet or frost-bitten fingers!&#160; Here are a few of the images:</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Calibri"></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:fe9d1cf7-73d0-408e-98a2-c00052af5c23" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!854&amp;type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Liam Jan 2012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iJd_ujXPuhY/TwxSdLfAXFI/AAAAAAAADvs/4xk9JqT39OY/InlineRepresentatione1b3cc54-05ae-41c9-a14b-4447cdb1e484%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:780px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!854&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; 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The successful incumbent will be an exceptional 'people person' who has the ability to lead promotional events such as 'Keeper for a Day', Junior Wildlife Experience', One-on-One Wildlife Encounters' and Wildest Place for a Special Date'. </p> <p>A mature, friendly, outgoing person is required with a very hands-on approach. Applicants should be well spoken, team-orientated and physically fit, able to roll up their sleeves and willing to get involved.</p> <p>This is a demanding, outdoor role, five days a week including weekends and bank holidays. Previous hands-on animal care experience is essential and a relevant qualification is preferred.</p> <p>Working hours: 8am - 4.30/5.00pm</p> <p>Closing Date: 31st January, 2012. Interviews to take place early February</p> <p>Applicants should live locally as accommodation is not provided. <br />Please send a current CV and covering letter to Jules Brittan, General Manager, either by email to: info@seaviewwildlife.com or by post to Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Oakhill Road, Seaview, Isle Of Wight. PO34 5AP.</p> <p>Labels: <a href="http://seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Animal%20Keeper%20vacancy%20at%20Seaview%20Wildlife%20Isle%20of%20Wight">Animal Keeper vacancy at Seaview Wildlife Isle of Wight</a></p> <p><a name="comments"></a></p> <h6>&#160;</h6> <dl></dl> <p><a name="comment-form"></a></p> <h6>&#160;</h6> <p><a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment-iframe.g?blogID=5391172831719937024&amp;postID=100622673439320793&amp;blogspotRpcToken=1592073"></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-6836293781520734628?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-73682046793118267142012-01-05T09:44:00.001-08:002012-01-05T09:48:47.865-08:00<div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:adf79133-eb75-4cbc-9477-ad3e2f21d758" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=8ab8a8e5ee182495&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=8AB8A8E5EE182495%21107&amp;type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Stud Wallaby" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3AM1wziRZSc/TwXhefpuDrI/AAAAAAAADvk/I-P8crUbRts/InlineRepresentation265279ab-0e91-43d9-a62a-db4f37459f87%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:853px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=8ab8a8e5ee182495&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=8AB8A8E5EE182495%21107&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our extra large stud wallaby has been a little ‘ off colour ‘ the past few days so we have brought him into a separate area and the Keepers are giving him lots of TLC. </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">He started to wobble a little on his legs so he is on a course of antibiotics – as you can see from the image above Fern is syringing the medicine into him and feeding him up on all of his favourite foods – special wallaby pellets and lots of hay with fresh fruit and vegetables ~ he is totally spoilt but so worth it.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">He is so ‘laid back’ in true Aussie style (these marsupials originate from Australia and Tasmania) and he is a gentle giant, so passive and calm. He seems to like all the fuss and extra attention! Lets hope he is back on his feet soon and hopping around with the rest of the wallaby mob!</span></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7368204679311826714?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-45701634233804432372012-01-04T02:20:00.001-08:002012-01-05T09:47:42.489-08:00<p align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">First of all we would like to wish everyone a very happy new year from all the staff and furry, feathery and scaly residents here at the Park! </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Although 2012 didn’t get off to a very welcoming sunny start, come rain or shine <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wmZosZS2rOU/TwQntjCQJgI/AAAAAAAADt8/WNkGgDERW_o/s1600-h/DSC_0001%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; 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width: 240px; height: 320px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687983504109809634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Ayb2081fLs/Tu_G3Fq_L-I/AAAAAAAADs4/8pq_YHZM51s/s320/000121.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">So with just under two weeks until I head off on my trip to South Africa, I wanted to have a little practice and write my first ever blog post!<br /><br /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Although there is still lots of preparation and organising to do, I am starting to get very excited!<br /><br />SANCCOB have kindly sent me lots of information so that I can read up on some of the species I will be working with, particularly the penguins.<br /><br /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Here at the park we have Humboldt Penguins (found in the wild in South America). In South Africa however, I will be working with the African Penguin (also known as the Jackass Penguin). I am really looking forward to finding out the similarities and differences between the two species.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;">One of the essential items I will be taking with me on my trip is my camera. Photography is one of my favourite hobbies and I can't wait to get out there and take lots of photos! I am hoping as I go along that I will be able to upload some of them to the blog so everyone back home will be able to keep up to date. For now, I have added a few of my photos that I have taken here at the park so far this year....</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></div><div> </div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><p align="left"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XAFzOVrufEY/Tu_BHHNlopI/AAAAAAAADrM/jAImeAjqROc/s1600/000126.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687977182331511442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XAFzOVrufEY/Tu_BHHNlopI/AAAAAAAADrM/jAImeAjqROc/s320/000126.jpg" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_KDduWi7zKg/Tu_CDDM25sI/AAAAAAAADrw/uhh6O41JM2U/s1600/000123.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687978212046857922" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_KDduWi7zKg/Tu_CDDM25sI/AAAAAAAADrw/uhh6O41JM2U/s320/000123.jpg" /></a></p></span><p align="left"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 240px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687977427904631618" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j-435GyjoGU/Tu_BVaCyE0I/AAAAAAAADrY/Iviiiacl9p4/s320/000127.jpg" /></p><div align="left"> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iEC0ezmyNLs/Tu_CPlKmBlI/AAAAAAAADr8/nQadkWgulpw/s1600/000122.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 241px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687978427322598994" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iEC0ezmyNLs/Tu_CPlKmBlI/AAAAAAAADr8/nQadkWgulpw/s320/000122.jpg" /></a><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 253px; height: 337px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687979255528731602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtAJfsyeyDU/Tu_C_yeUs9I/AAAAAAAADsI/aJi7rLLqfUA/s320/000129.jpg" /></div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 430px; height: 227px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687979779849968802" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y3yo4aUtYyQ/Tu_DeTuP3KI/AAAAAAAADsg/bCBpDNU3-HU/s320/000124.jpg" /></div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 434px; height: 194px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687980007837589506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WVg5d09StyM/Tu_DrlCu4AI/AAAAAAAADss/P-HDczGDWOw/s320/000125.jpg" /></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4755090778813386803?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-75126725232745348732011-12-19T05:17:00.001-08:002011-12-19T06:05:19.693-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Somewhere over the rainbow …. I took this image a couple of days ago from the Park when sunshine and showers showcased over the Solent …… having spent so many years of my life in South Africa I always think of a sunshower (and resultant rainbow) as a “Monkey’s Wedding”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">In South African English, a sunshower is referred to as a "monkey’s wedding", translated from the Zulu <i>umshado wezinkawu</i>, a wedding for monkeys. In Afrikaans it is referred to as <i>jakkalstrou (Jackal’s</i> wedding) or <i>Jakkals trou met wolf se vrou as dit reën en die son skyn flou (</i>"The Jackal marries the Wolf’s wife when it rains and the sun shines faintly").</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:f4c6426c-ce36-48e7-8986-95a298fd116e" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21851&amp;type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View rainbow" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zqFstnS8QA0/Tu85bFPyKQI/AAAAAAAADpY/79Aai5d2SGQ/InlineRepresentationddb74deb-30c2-4593-8764-89b14059806b%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:795px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21851&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f3ypmDdXlJI/Tu85bx2Qm6I/AAAAAAAADpc/VuGwZlwEDWU/s1600-h/Leprechaun%252520%252526%252520rainbow%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Leprechaun &amp; rainbow" alt="Leprechaun &amp; rainbow" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bS5HojzLCV4/Tu85ckcYlaI/AAAAAAAADpk/McsMgrejqaE/Leprechaun%252520%252526%252520rainbow_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="196" width="200" /></a></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Legend has it that the Irish leprechaun's secret hiding place for his <b>pot of gold</b> is at the end of the rainbow. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">All the Team at Seaview Wildlife hope you (our friends and fellow Bloggers) discover your own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow…… in whatever form it needs to be to bring you a special Christmas time …… and most of all to enrich the year ahead with good health, happiness and love.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7512672523274534873?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-75899304048558934652011-12-14T10:13:00.001-08:002011-12-14T10:13:15.531-08:00<p><b></b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rxInPIWfisI/TujnNrgVdHI/AAAAAAAADpI/B3tup0aDY9s/s1600-h/BIAZA%252520A-K-320%252520for%252520web%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="BIAZA A-K-320 for web" border="0" alt="BIAZA A-K-320 for web" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FG4fehPhwOk/TujnOZW2R8I/AAAAAAAADpM/bxxponS3j78/BIAZA%252520A-K-320%252520for%252520web_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="528" height="484" /></a> </b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b>David Cameron urged to befriend warthogs and wallabies to rekick the economy</b></p> <p>ZOOS and aquariums can play an important role in kick starting the UK economy, the House of Commons was told today. (Dec 14)</p> <p>This growing sector already contributes&#160; £645m to the UK economy and helps generate over 11,000 jobs – and has huge potential for regional economic development.</p> <p>MPs urged David Cameron’s government to do more to realise the potential for growth, which is clearly illustrated by Yorkshire Wildlife Park which has already generated £3.4m to its local community in only three years since opening. </p> <p>At an adjournment debate on the role of zoos in regional economic development tabled by Andrew Rosindell MP at Westminster, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Mark Prisk, was called on by MPs to recognise the importance of zoos and aquariums to the growth of the economy.</p> <p>Gordon Marsden MP urged the government to ‘be a friend to the warthog, the wallaby and the ring-tailed lemur’.</p> <p>Meanwhile Mr Rosindell spoke about the potential zoos and aquariums have which is&#160; not being exploited by the government and urged the minister to recognise this potential. </p> <p>He said:&#160; “I would strongly suggest that, with the proper encouragement, aquaria, zoos and similar wildlife sites can become even more dynamic engines to help our economy in so many ways.”</p> <p>A report commissioned by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), showed its member zoos and aquariums contribute £645 million to the UK economy and help generate about 11,000 jobs. </p> <p>They not only boost local employment, but drive long term tourism growth, encourage inward investment, champion environmental technology, promote and protect native wildlife and our overall tourism landscape and support community activities. </p> <p>Zoos and aquariums cover a number of departments including DCMS for tourism, DoE for education and DCLG for community activities, but Mr Rosindell’s main goal was to request a firm dialogue between DBIS (the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) and BIAZA. </p> <p>He was supported by a number of MPs representing zoos and aquariums in their constituencies including David Tredinnick (Twycross Zoo), Jim Shannon (WWT Castle Espie), Nigel Dodds (Belfast Zoo), Mike Crockart (Edinburgh Zoo), Andrew Selous (Whipsnade Zoo), Oliver Colvile (National Marine Aquarium), Stephen Moseley (Chester Zoo), Simon Hart (Folly Farm and Manor House), Mark Garnier (West Midland Safari Park), and Gordon Marsden (Blackpool Zoo).</p> <p>The MPs spoke highly of the zoos and aquariums in their constituencies, not only as businesses and tourism attractions with high visitor numbers, but as institutions that carry out important work in education, conservation and research and have strong links with universities to develop skills. </p> <p>They all spoke of the positive impact zoos have, the potential for growth and the importance of DBIS taking this issue forward. Mike Crockart MP said: “We need to recognise them as institutions which can help us grow our economy and address skills gaps.”</p> <p>Stephen Moseley MP called zoos a ‘real engine for growth’ .&#160; </p> <p>Minister, Mark Prisk concluded the debate by saying that he recognised zoos and aquariums as businesses and that DBIS needs to look at how zoos and aquariums can work more closely with government.</p> <p>Following the debate, Miranda Stevenson, Executive Director of BIAZA, said: “We were delighted to see the support of MPs at the debate and look forward to constructive dialogue with the minister.”</p> <p><b></b></p> <p> To watch the full adjournment debate visit: <a href="http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfbusi/d01.htm">http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfbusi/d01.htm</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7589930404855893465?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-1006226734393207932011-12-13T04:34:00.001-08:002011-12-14T10:20:43.371-08:00<p></p><br /><h5><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com/2010/12/animal-keeperpresenter-vacancy-at.html">Animal Keeper/Presenter vacancy at Seaview Wildlife for 2012 season (March - November)</a></span></h5><br /><p></p><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-yZrqA4WjHU/TRMwCCWMZ8I/AAAAAAAAB34/zhEtxjhDpWo/s1600/dsc0213.JPGTara%2B%2526%2Bpenguin%2Bchick.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: inline; MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-yZrqA4WjHU/TRMwCCWMZ8I/AAAAAAAAB34/zhEtxjhDpWo/s400/dsc0213.JPGTara%2B%2526%2Bpenguin%2Bchick.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic Animal Care Team at the Island's largest, multi-award winning wildlife attraction - this is a seasonal position from March to November 2012.</span></p><br /><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The position involves all animal husbandry duties and giving daily talks to the public. The successful incumbent will be an exceptional 'people person' who has the ability to lead promotional events such as 'Keeper for a Day', Junior Wildlife Experience', One-on-One Wildlife Encounters' and Wildest Place for a Special Date'. </span></p><br /><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A mature, friendly, outgoing person is required with a very hands-on approach. Applicants should be well spoken, team-orientated and physically fit, able to roll up their sleeves and willing to get involved.</span></p><br /><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This is a demanding, outdoor role, five days a week including weekends and bank holidays. Previous hands-on animal care experience is essential and a relevant qualification is preferred.<br /></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Working hours: 8am - 4.30/5.00pm</span></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Closing Date: 31st January, 2012. Interviews to take place early February<br /></span> </p><br /><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Applicants should live locally as accommodation is not provided.<br />Please send a current CV and covering letter to Jules Brittan, General Manager, either by email to: info@seaviewwildlife.com or by post to Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Oakhill Road, Seaview, Isle Of Wight. PO34 5AP.</span></p><br /><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-100622673439320793?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-13480384796205462392011-12-06T08:01:00.001-08:002011-12-07T02:17:25.771-08:00<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9p0o40oGhDc/Tt48ExWCjpI/AAAAAAAADmo/nJz-GM7SXgc/s1600-h/image%25255B33%25255D.png"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_SWdmiHhWzg/Tt48F7X9X-I/AAAAAAAADmw/trs5TXiguQ0/image_thumb%25255B21%25255D.png?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="157" width="150" /></a> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>It’s nearly Christmas! If you haven’t quite finished your Christmas shopping and festive preparations yet, how about this message from Dippy:</b></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CgTNFi5j8bU/Tt48HuzCaDI/AAAAAAAADm4/cBZoU0BsLdM/s1600-h/image%25255B22%25255D.png"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-34k7YWMjtDY/Tt48LCSCAcI/AAAAAAAADnA/dY1eBG6UVHw/image_thumb%25255B14%25255D.png?imgmax=800" border="0" height="741" width="737" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PMcFM0EjWCc/Tt48MEuo8ZI/AAAAAAAADnE/2H1RnxbV50A/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M6y8f_Y8MtQ/Tt48M8hFAJI/AAAAAAAADnM/vPmUMBvdj4Y/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="187" width="120" /></a><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Although we miss our friends during the winter months it’s a chance to get a few maintenance and new building projects underway. This year, amongst other things, we’re having our catering division renovated and extended – so your next visit will be an even bigger, brighter, more relaxed gastronomic delight!</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>We recently announced &amp; awarded prizes to the winners of our 2011 Photographic Competition. Well done to Derric Nimmo - 1^st prize (adult category) for his image of our leaf-cutting ants (below):</b></span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cBhkNpJonJA/Tt48N_c2IaI/AAAAAAAADnU/hcIRnqJzbAs/s1600-h/1st%252520-%252520Nimmo%252520D%252520-%252520Leaf%252520cutter%252520ants%2525202011%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="1st - Nimmo D - Leaf cutter ants 2011 resized" alt="1st - Nimmo D - Leaf cutter ants 2011 resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zR7VtB0hmMM/Tt48Oxc7VFI/AAAAAAAADng/9TgGOSj00ac/1st%252520-%252520Nimmo%252520D%252520-%252520Leaf%252520cutter%252520ants%2525202011%252520resized_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="504" width="732" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Congratulations to Joe Turner - </b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>1^st prize (junior category) for his image of Penguin swimming (below):</b></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KsiXx0zA3oI/Tt48QS6vNrI/AAAAAAAADnk/mBkhYRGld7o/s1600-h/1st%252520-%252520Turner%252520Joe%252520-%252520Penguin%252520Swimming%252520%252528resized%252529%252520%2525202011%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="1st - Turner Joe - Penguin Swimming (resized) 2011" alt="1st - Turner Joe - Penguin Swimming (resized) 2011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ownr0lvRwtI/Tt48Ro21owI/AAAAAAAADnw/Ha7HolVcUvA/1st%252520-%252520Turner%252520Joe%252520-%252520Penguin%252520Swimming%252520%252528resized%252529%252520%2525202011_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="500" width="732" /></a> </span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>See our website for details of the all new 2012 </b><b>“Animals in Action” </b><b>photographic competition -</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/competitions.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/competitions.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/competitions.htm</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/competitions.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/competitions.htm"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);font-size:180%;" ><em>A NEW V.I.P. GIFT OPTION FOR OUR DISCERNING VISITORS!</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);"><b><i>ONE-ON-ONE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS </i></b><b><i>(PENGUINS</i></b><b><i> </i></b></span><b><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);">OR MEERKATS - OR COMBO ENCOUNTERS WITH BOTH!)</span> </i></b></span></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M5NYkC-yCCM/Tt48S4yDsWI/AAAAAAAADn4/r3Aba3j5gWs/s1600-h/Feeding%252520Penguins%252520DSC_2226%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="Feeding Penguins DSC_2226" alt="Feeding Penguins DSC_2226" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dpDDBjhRcO8/Tt48UEEnn9I/AAAAAAAADoA/eA7wrajHIQ0/Feeding%252520Penguins%252520DSC_2226_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="501" width="738" /></a> </em></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Why not treat a loved one to this special gift – great for adults and children! Christmas gift vouchers now available!</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Due to requests from our discerning guests we are very pleased to be able to offer personal one-on-one encounters with Penguins or Meerkats - or a Combo Encounter where you can spend close-up time with both! </b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Individual Encounters last approximately half an hour, Combo Encounters approximately one hour. Guided by an experienced Keeper, you’ll go behind the scenes where you’ll help to feed and spend special time close-up time with your chosen animals! Photos are included on a DVD as a memento of your special Wildlife Encounter.<br /></b></span></p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-giuk6kUTI_0/Tt48VuqLujI/AAAAAAAADoI/i0cvilc6fZo/s1600-h/Jess%252520with%252520Meerkat%252520%252520%252528resized%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="Jess with Meerkat (resized)" alt="Jess with Meerkat (resized)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aKc_V4mspKI/Tt48W7AKKNI/AAAAAAAADoQ/La1ME_xSGe8/Jess%252520with%252520Meerkat%252520%252520%252528resized%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="510" width="755" /></a><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Book now for spring 2012!</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Click on: http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm</b></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><b> </b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></strong></p> <h5><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);font-size:180%;" ><em>Keeper Charlotte Goswell heading off to volunteer in South Africa!</em></span></h5><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EdaSEfPr3jQ/Tt48XrVQPcI/AAAAAAAADoU/rTsvxnimRzc/s1600-h/sanccob-logo%25255B6%25255D.gif"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="sanccob-logo" alt="sanccob-logo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UVo8osxCgdk/Tt48YBvCeeI/AAAAAAAADog/-H7Qf-KHxqc/sanccob-logo_thumb%25255B4%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="230" width="244" /></a> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Charlotte has booked her ticket and is off to Cape Town for nine weeks on 2nd January 2012! Having done some research into projects and organisations, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) looked to be a great opportunity.</b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span> </b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I7AQDwo53oU/Tt48ZStJNMI/AAAAAAAADok/4N-d3MK_qaw/s1600-h/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Gannets - Sanccob website" alt="Gannets - Sanccob website" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_igUNBnBM-c/Tt48Z5jqCjI/AAAAAAAADos/kaKKY5G7M5g/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="233" width="245" /></a> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Charlotte is hoping to be involved in rehabilitation projects working with endangered African Penguins and a variety of other sea bird species that have been affected by oil spills, injured by predators or are suffering from illness. It’s also likely that Charlotte will be assisting in hand-rearing abandoned chicks.</span><br /></span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9nIXgWpCMPE/Tt48a9gIgtI/AAAAAAAADo0/OgvrVJjykyA/s1600-h/PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB" alt="PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4T_8PLmL_8Y/Tt48bxKTKBI/AAAAAAAADpA/2_E-SLcK8MI/PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="598" width="407" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><b></b></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eWgzphwYjac/TtUHRB0a8iI/AAAAAAAADlI/_XyZh7XHjAE/s1600-h/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website%25255B7%25255D.jpg"></a></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Charlotte has agreed to keep us updated via a travel Blog – with details and photos of her wildlife adventure and volunteering activities. Hopefully she’ll be able to connect directly into our Seaview Wildlife Blog – so keep an eye on seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com </b></span></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Wishing you a very happy Christmas from</b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Jules Brittan, General Manager</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>…… <em>and all the team at Seaview Wildlife x</em></strong></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-1348038479620546239?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-42972019659021869212011-12-06T06:43:00.001-08:002011-12-06T08:28:25.059-08:00<p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:01e7f2b2-0498-4291-80a2-d88287eeb153" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21835&amp;type=5"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View penguins in pool &amp; humphrey" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xjNT31oSjyU/Tt4p_CgmR4I/AAAAAAAADmA/HI3LvdEU2N0/InlineRepresentationd5ccf06d-0cba-4891-97f0-f065685a02dd%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 747px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21835&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <span style="font-size:100%;"></span> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 64);font-size:130%;" ><em>Left Above: Penguin pals a-paddling Dec 2011. Right above: Humphrey enjoying a swim earlier today</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">In the last few days we’ve had a surge of Christmas adoption gift enquiries - favourites so far have been our Penguin characters including Dippy, Locke, Burt, Gary, Squirt and Danielle – as well as various other animals here at the Park.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> This is a wonderfully original Christmas present for someone special in your life who loves animals – knowing at the same time you’ll be helping towards the upkeep, feeding and care of your adopted animal friend.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 128);font-size:130%;" ><em>YOUR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ADOPTION GIFT INCLUDES:-</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>- Personalised Adoption Certificate</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>- Complimentary family pass into the Park (for 4 people)</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>- Personalised Christmas card with your voucher details inside</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>- A4 laminated photo of your Adopted animal</em> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>friend</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on: <a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/adoption.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/adoption.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/adoption.htm</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">for details.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">You may remember our first “One-On-One Penguin Encounter” guests, David and Danielle, who had their Penguin Encounter with us just before the Park closed for the winter – at the end of October. Well, during their Penguin Encounter, David and Danielle fell in love with a particular Penguin – a young female who, at the time had not yet been named. David and Danielle have named her “Danielle” and have now adopted her too – so thank you to both of you for your emails, positive feedback and for adopting Danielle for Christmas! I’ve included a couple of images of Danielle, Locke, Burt, Squirt, Gary and of course Dippy!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:31d6749e-d184-4ec4-851e-24cac2006c46" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21838&amp;type=5"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Adoption images" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l-2rFF9xW1A/Tt4qAHjfVGI/AAAAAAAADmI/fhHESkRAEW4/InlineRepresentation01be7bb3-cf88-4cf9-9678-75598244afd3%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 765px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21838&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 128);font-size:130%;" ><em>Above: “DANIELLE”</em></span></p> <p align="left"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 128);font-size:130%;" ></span></p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:e173bf20-9542-420e-bf70-9fa27922b956" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21841&amp;type=5"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Adoption images 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cBXL4nqy1eU/Tt4qBI87c4I/AAAAAAAADmQ/hun5jz_TLGk/InlineRepresentation2610f4be-82b5-473d-ad6b-16507f093ab5%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 741px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21841&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 255);font-size:130%;" ><em>Above: “LOCKE”</em></span></p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:3b0c94d7-eff5-4f1b-8380-2f77856c8a40" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21844&amp;type=5"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View penguins for adoption" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EPG9JKIKlDQ/Tt4qCeolNBI/AAAAAAAADmY/eBFiy__SUsw/InlineRepresentation3638aaed-acde-4c33-9146-402e04caa89a%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 742px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21844&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></span></div></div> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 255);font-size:130%;" ><em>Above: (from left to right): “BURT”, “SQUIRT” and “GARY”</em></span></p> <p align="left"><em><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 255);font-size:130%;" ></span></em></p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:b992cde5-5eb7-4ea5-84b1-561a93f7ed74" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21848&amp;type=5"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Dippy Adoption images" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hjRJLN4Pnmo/Tt4qDWMVDqI/AAAAAAAADmc/OWlEG_NetD4/InlineRepresentation227d3f63-ea2a-4d32-91ae-b311af3f5bd6%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 723px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21848&amp;type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><em>And of course - “DIPPY” (above)<br /></em></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><em><br /></em></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="left"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" ></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="left"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" ></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="left"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >These images show only a few of the adorable characters available for Christmas adoption – have a look online for more details – just click on: <a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/adoption.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/adoption.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/adoption.htm</a>.</span></p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="left"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></p> <p align="left"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:100%;" ></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4297201965902186921?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-35001945761064352492011-11-29T08:24:00.001-08:002011-11-29T08:43:27.214-08:00<p></p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_BTb8PpaLFA/TtUHNsmd17I/AAAAAAAADks/Ngk-BG5_Nug/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QGf0PIVgisg/TtUHOWN1eGI/AAAAAAAADk0/xmZTAtnEZFk/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="230" /></a> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 100%">Exciting, breaking news ……!!!! Charlotte has booked her ticket and is off to Cape Town for nine weeks on 2nd January 2012! Charlotte has been wanting to travel and volunteer in wildlife and environmental conservation for some time now …. and has finally taken the plunge! Having done some research into projects and organisations, the <b>Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)</b> looked to be a great opportunity. This is an international body, based in Cape Town, dedicated to seabird rehabilitation. Two years ago, our Head Keeper, Tara, embarked on a similar volunteering project with SANCCOB and absolutely loved it – in fact she didn’t want to leave! Charlotte has asked a zillion questions and it’s largely due to Tara’s recommendation that this trip of a lifetime is happening …. so thank you Tara!</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eWgzphwYjac/TtUHRB0a8iI/AAAAAAAADlI/_XyZh7XHjAE/s1600-h/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website%25255B7%25255D.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t2IaYbVOqzs/TtUHPNf5qbI/AAAAAAAADk8/74bHCqUIxcw/s1600-h/PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB" border="0" alt="PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0dYPghReHJk/TtUHQTJTIgI/AAAAAAAADlA/vchKaPqo3SE/PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="245" height="353" /></a><span style="font-size: 100%"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 100%"> Starting with SANCCOB on 17 January, for a period of six weeks, Charlotte is hoping to be involved in rehabilitation projects working with endangered African Penguins and a variety of other sea bird species that have been affected by oil spills, injured by predators or are suffering from illness. It’s also likely that Charlotte will be assisting in hand-rearing abandoned chicks. </span></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eWgzphwYjac/TtUHRB0a8iI/AAAAAAAADlI/_XyZh7XHjAE/s1600-h/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Gannets - Sanccob website" border="0" alt="Gannets - Sanccob website" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iblD--BgGSk/TtUHR77IzRI/AAAAAAAADlU/duoO_QE6h7s/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="235" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t2IaYbVOqzs/TtUHPNf5qbI/AAAAAAAADk8/74bHCqUIxcw/s1600-h/PenguinreleaseMarkWesselsSANCCOB%25255B8%25255D.jpg"></a><span style="font-size: 100%"></span></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eWgzphwYjac/TtUHRB0a8iI/AAAAAAAADlI/_XyZh7XHjAE/s1600-h/Gannets%252520-%252520Sanccob%252520website%25255B7%25255D.jpg"></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 100%">Charlotte has kindly agreed to keep us all up-to-date through a travel Blog – with details and photos of her wildlife adventure and volunteering activities. Hopefully it’ll be possible for the Blog entries to connect directly into our Seaview Wildlife Blog – so watch this space!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 100%"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 100%"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 100%"></span></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3500194576106435249?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-35162149504211028182011-11-28T09:48:00.001-08:002011-11-28T09:50:19.023-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Regular followers of our Blog may remember that on 5th November we rescued five hens through The British Hen Welfare Trust based in Chulmleigh, Devon. This charity rescues Battery Hens that have outlived their most productive months as egg-layers and are destined to be slaughtered. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">What follows are some shocking facts about the life we have helped our hens escape from – please don’t read on if you’re likely to find the realities too upsetting ….</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">In their previous lives as factory/battery egg-laying birds our five hens were packed into a cage of only 45 x 50cm (slightly bigger than an average microwave oven) and weren’t allowed out at any time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">It is instinctive and natural behaviour for hens to move about almost non-stop during daylight hours – scratching in the soil and pecking around. When restricted in tiny cages hens need to somehow substitute this behaviour. The only source of interest left to them is the feathers and flesh of their cage mates which they frequently peck - sometimes to death. Imagine if we were forced to live in a phone box (with no natural light or fresh air) squashed in with four other unknown people - we might also become aggressive after a few weeks …. or days ….. This could be stopped by providing hens with a decent amount of space - but instead of this many farmers practice beak trimming – using a red-hot blade to remove part of their beaks when the birds are young. Some die from bleeding or shock.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Public protest has led to a small victory for hens. The EU agreed in 1999 to phase-out barren battery cages. From 1st of January 2012 the use of conventional cages will be prohibited. Only 'enriched' cages will be permitted. This sounds like an improvement - but tragically "enriched cages" still mean hens being crammed together in small spaces, with only a tiny amount more space than they have in the current caging system.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">The five ‘girls’ that we adopted have settled in well so far. They’re staying undercover in the safety of our ‘Pets Corner’ area for the winter months – allowing them time to adjust to being free to roam. They still look scruffy, with lots of bald patches, but new feathers are beginning to grow through. They’re becoming more confident, ‘chatting’ to the Keepers and following them around, and of course tucking into their food with relish! I’ve included a couple of photos taken earlier today – with Fern and Charlotte doing the cuddling!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you can offer three or more hens a good home (they like to be in a small flock) please consider contacting The British Hen Welfare Trust.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:caadc856-ce82-43a2-9b1f-191894c6d606" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21831&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=GyXAKugMmz0%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Battery Hens" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_PW6hS8Zwb0/TtPJcUHtgHI/AAAAAAAADkk/iPaVrcuiQTI/InlineRepresentation92e992e0-c35f-4841-b67d-d3d15f85e8eb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 784px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21831&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=GyXAKugMmz0%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3516214950421102818?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-34822259508181909042011-11-25T07:16:00.001-08:002011-11-25T07:35:15.833-08:00<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uYmB2D8pGAY/Ts-1gUrQ7HI/AAAAAAAADkY/zyjxjUel5LA/s1600-h/Seaview%252520Xmas%252520web%252520ad%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="Seaview Xmas web ad" alt="Seaview Xmas web ad" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xt4ZAmP4ASE/Ts-xYf-bjTI/AAAAAAAADkg/tmKZmWBV3qY/Seaview%252520Xmas%252520web%252520ad_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="720" width="715" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3482225950818190904?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-81492262991372838052011-11-24T06:15:00.001-08:002011-11-24T06:16:50.614-08:00<p> </p> <p>Our Carpenter and Project Manager, Dean (of DTJ Decorations) is currently entrenched in a major winter project here at the Park. Whilst we’re closed to visitors during the winter months it’s an ideal time to embark on a variety of projects that would be too disruptive during our open season! One of the projects this year is a re-vamp and extension of our catering and cafe facilities. Dean has worked with us on-and-off off over a couple of years now - he competently turns his hand to a multitude of tasks and has become a trusted extension to our Team! </p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:11f6a18f-3530-4d75-b3fa-1bc82325665c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21826&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=B1Swgm2Ab2Q%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Dean Nov 11 Catering Project" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bsuzhu81nOQ/Ts5RgOWOsvI/AAAAAAAADkA/p9AtURTV-5M/InlineRepresentationea2871d6-d6b9-4337-b669-43cb6e0723bc%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 811px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21826&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=B1Swgm2Ab2Q%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p>We’re looking forward not only to the new-look cafe but to sharing our exciting new menu ideas with our visitors too!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8149226299137283805?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-39197065850244110702011-11-24T05:11:00.001-08:002011-11-24T05:13:16.793-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">“Please find attached a photo of Dippy in his house as promised on his facebook page! </span></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6mmpiE5lFpg/Ts5CcbKnseI/AAAAAAAADjw/4UdTToYJwU8/s1600-h/Claire%252520West%252520Oct%25252011%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="Claire West Oct 11" alt="Claire West Oct 11" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8PWMdyog1so/Ts5CdbV5f5I/AAAAAAAADj4/ElHfTE57SO0/Claire%252520West%252520Oct%25252011_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="480" width="629" /></a> </p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">We came to visit during the October half term and had a lovely time, despite the down pours.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">My 8 year old son loved Dippy the best and was very happy when he posed for us in his house.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Hopefully see you again sometime soon.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Kind regards,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Claire West (and Elliot aged 8.)”</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Many thanks to Claire and Elliott for taking the time to send this cute image of Dippy standing at the entrance to his little house (whilst it’s pouring with rain outside!) x</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3919706585024411070?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-84752382536535746852011-11-24T02:44:00.001-08:002011-11-24T06:09:07.671-08:00<p>We wanted to let you all know how our male Meerkat is settling in, after what felt to me like a long three weeks of excitement and nervousness, our male Meerkat has been introduced to the the two girls with great success. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mpu4fp-K0wc/Ts4f7pDDFRI/AAAAAAAADjg/KdKxdCp-En4/s1600-h/DSC_0376%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSC_0376" alt="DSC_0376" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lLHJbJxfl5o/Ts4f8oEFSaI/AAAAAAAADjo/d6UNZunXQwY/DSC_0376_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="335" width="227" /></a>To make sure the introduction went as smoothly as possible we had a safety enclosure added within the girls enclosure. This meant that the male and the two females were able to get used to one another through the safety of this enclosure. At first the girls were intent on getting in to see who this intruder was, and of course the male was a little nervous, but within the first few days the girls had got over the excitement and confusion of this male Meerkat in their territory and all seemed to calm down. </p> <p>Over the next two weeks we saw them interacting with each other. The girls would sit closely to his enclosure and he would join in on sentry duty all the while pawing at each other through the cage. After a promising two weeks it was time to swap them over. The two females were put into the males safety enclosure and he was left to his own devices within the girls home. This was so he was able to get used to his new home without the stress of the females watching his every move. The first day he seemed a little overwhelmed by this new space, and the girls a little miffed, but as the days went on it was clear that he was quite content. Within that week their behaviour seemed much the same as before they were swapped over.</p> <p> </p> <p>Finally, the time had come to introduce the Meerkats to one another. Head keeper Tara and myself, although a little nervous, removed the division between the two enclosures. After a little while the male decided to make the first move and made a quick dash into the females enclosure. Myself and Tara remained on standby in case of any signs of aggression, but to our relief the Meerkats got on like a house on fire! Observing the Meerkats now you would’ve never known they were from separate gangs. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8475238253653574685?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-63474785501062216592011-11-17T04:05:00.001-08:002011-11-17T04:08:49.336-08:00<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iXXQIMVRhxQ/TsT4mNF3STI/AAAAAAAADjQ/Jv-Q4VmBjqY/s1600-h/Dippy%252520re-sized%252520Father%252520Xmas%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Dippy re-sized Father Xmas" alt="Dippy re-sized Father Xmas" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t7lx_dWSUzw/TsT4m-rSjjI/AAAAAAAADjY/Ii37PsN4AgY/Dippy%252520re-sized%252520Father%252520Xmas_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="484" width="364" /></a> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Stuck for a gift idea this Christmas? Why not choose something completely different and unusual for a loved one? </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Treat your family and friends to a fantastic Wildlife Encounter – a truly unique present! We have four fabulous V.I.P. promotions to choose from:</span></p> <p><a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/special-date.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/special-date.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/special-date.htm</a></p> <p><a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/be-a-keeper.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/be-a-keeper.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/be-a-keeper.htm</a></p> <p><a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/junior_experience.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/junior_experience.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/junior_experience.htm</a></p> <p><a title="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm" href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm">http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm</a></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Included in the price will be a voucher for the experience of your choice to give as a present this Christmas. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Sorry, we can’t gift wrap lovely Dippy our famous Humboldt Penguin !!</span></p> <p>(Image: Dippy the penguin)</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-6347478550106221659?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-35540643421887425722011-11-16T07:23:00.001-08:002011-11-16T07:39:38.100-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Congratulations to the winners of this year's "Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition" at Seaview Wildlife!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Prizes are on their way! Thank you to all of you who entered - there were some really great images and it was a tough choice! Look out for our exciting 2012 photographic competition - we hope you'll enter again next year!" – and for those who didn’t enter – dust down your lenses and come and enjoy a wildlife photographic adventure here at the Park – we’re open 1st April – 4th November 2012! </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">1st Prize - Adult Category – Derric Nimmo – Leaf Cutting Ants</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hlqtk6C-9vA/TsPVVId2scI/AAAAAAAADiQ/T-3iRU9pVYQ/s1600-h/1st%252520-%252520Nimmo%252520D%252520-%252520Leaf%252520cutter%252520ants%2525202011%252520resized%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="1st - Nimmo D - Leaf cutter ants 2011 resized" alt="1st - Nimmo D - Leaf cutter ants 2011 resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wogVkOg3oUE/TsPVV3t94II/AAAAAAAADiY/E5pMlW5BihA/1st%252520-%252520Nimmo%252520D%252520-%252520Leaf%252520cutter%252520ants%2525202011%252520resized_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="518" width="755" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">2nd Prize – Adult Category – Shashi Shinde – Peacock Displaying</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7_NwUbTqdog/TsPVXNkfRBI/AAAAAAAADig/Lp78eB9CPcw/s1600-h/2nd%252520-%252520Shinde%252520S%252520-%252520Peacock%252520%252528resized%252529%2525202011%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="2nd - Shinde S - Peacock (resized) 2011" alt="2nd - Shinde S - Peacock (resized) 2011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-THgjLiNiwqY/TsPVYb9sHfI/AAAAAAAADio/8-2z4oHeFTY/2nd%252520-%252520Shinde%252520S%252520-%252520Peacock%252520%252528resized%252529%2525202011_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="578" width="755" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">1st Prize – Junior Category – Joe Turner (age 13) – Penguin Swimming</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cxjo1F4leEo/TsPVZcmflsI/AAAAAAAADiw/2IPR9xwj5mk/s1600-h/1st%252520-%252520Turner%252520Joe%252520-%252520Penguin%252520Swimming%252520%252528resized%252529%252520%2525202011%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="1st - Turner Joe - Penguin Swimming (resized) 2011" alt="1st - Turner Joe - Penguin Swimming (resized) 2011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ssu2Ld3XHt8/TsPVaAhOYmI/AAAAAAAADi4/_xWNGlYRxtU/1st%252520-%252520Turner%252520Joe%252520-%252520Penguin%252520Swimming%252520%252528resized%252529%252520%2525202011_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="515" width="759" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">2nd Prize – Junior Category – Olivia Garner (age 15) – Moorhen on Nest</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fChOhNB5rjo/TsPVbHC8DhI/AAAAAAAADjA/x5nVs-pw48U/s1600-h/2nd%252520-%252520Garner%252520Olivia%252520-%252520Moorhen%252520on%252520nest%252520%252528resized%252529%252520%2525202011%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="2nd - Garner Olivia - Moorhen on nest (resized) 2011" alt="2nd - Garner Olivia - Moorhen on nest (resized) 2011" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IT8IJJi3FS4/TsPVcU2SrEI/AAAAAAAADjI/794rcm1Y5kI/2nd%252520-%252520Garner%252520Olivia%252520-%252520Moorhen%252520on%252520nest%252520%252528resized%252529%252520%2525202011_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="580" width="760" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3554064342188742572?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-52673936998959382812011-11-15T02:48:00.001-08:002011-11-15T02:53:15.092-08:00<p><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">One morning last week Dr Ian Green, our eminent, longstanding veterinarian, spent some time with us here at the Park. The reason for the visit was three-fold: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:130%;">This was one our scheduled bi-annual vet visits where health and husbandry topics are pro-actively discussed and reviewed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:130%;">To consult and treat specific cases.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:130%;">To be a participant in one of our bi-annual Ethical Review Meetings.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">It was a successful morning with all topics on the agenda being positively dealt with! The pro-active discussions related primarily to planning for the care of our livestock in the winter months ahead. This combined with a walk-around the Park so that Ian was able to observe and advise on various proposed Collection plans.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">With regards the specific cases, Ian worked through a list of tasks with his usual speed and efficiency including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:130%;">Vaccinating Rabbits against Myxomatosis</span></li> </ul> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:19012294-fcd6-4e21-a46d-0bfd2215e5d0" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21817&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=DwWI7tix*GY%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Vaccinating Rabbits" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3MRZflIWJqc/TsJDfIgEwMI/AAAAAAAADh4/Ce4LgmhVW9o/InlineRepresentationb24137b6-93b3-4612-8ec4-d9da28ef08cf%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a></span><div style="width: 769px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21817&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=DwWI7tix*GY%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:130%;">Trimming Pigs’ trotters and injecting against worms and external parasites</span></li> </ul> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:4bbbe241-aa75-4254-a17d-a8f012105ba0" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21820&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=FG3u5Hx*rSs%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Pig hooves and worming" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-73a89cEro9o/TsJDgMeJ_1I/AAAAAAAADiA/0FoyzXkWVzs/InlineRepresentation126ce3c4-a791-4ffd-912e-756e69451d52%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a></span><div style="width: 748px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21820&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=FG3u5Hx*rSs%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:130%;">Clearing compacted food matter that had collected under the tongue (due to weakened soft tissue in the mouth floor) of one of the Domestic Geese .</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:a3fb6593-b9d6-4d4f-89ab-29508094229a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21823&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=JiMi3a*smS0%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Goose images" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iDiKxnAIhFc/TsJDhCiM8tI/AAAAAAAADiI/9Ozjp69pTKo/InlineRepresentationc8726254-78a0-46b3-b5f3-d10c36005aa2%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a></span><div style="width: 681px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21823&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=JiMi3a*smS0%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-5267393699895938281?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-65245481108517378132011-11-12T04:19:00.001-08:002011-11-19T05:53:20.194-08:00<p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 64);font-family:Calibri;font-size:180%;" >Congratulations…</span></strong> to Troy Wood from Altrincham, Cheshire who has won our 2011 Great 40th Birthday Quiz Trail. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">We run this educational, fun quiz each season whereby, visitors can collect the free quiz forms upon arrival at our entrance and then can spend their time looking around the Park hunting for the hidden clues and filling in the form as they find the answers! Then after completing the tie-breaker and the question: the best thing about my visit today was…….. the judges then have the hard task of sorting through thousands upon thousands of fantastic answers and having a tough decision upon choosing a winner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">Lucky Troy who is about to receive some fantastic prizes said in his winning tie-breaker…</span></p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);font-size:130%;" >“The best thing about my visit was feeding and stroking the wallabies. My animal encounters were absolutely amazing – I will remember them forever – thank you”.</span></em></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >We use this form also as a market research questionnaire so we can find out how our visitors really feel about our Park asking how they heard about us, is the first visit, would they return and if they have any suggestions or feedback. Visitor details are then stored on our database and used for our marketing activities. Troy’s family fed back with….</span></p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);font-size:130%;" >“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It was fantastic being able to interact with the animals and great opportunities to take wonderful photographs. The cleanliness of the Park was first class , all the enclosures were beautifully maintained with plenty of interesting animals. We would definitely recommend Seaview to others. It is fantastic for animal encounters”.</span></em></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Thank you to Troy and his family for visiting the Park and for the wonderful comments – part of the prize is a family pass for four so we hope to welcome Troy and his family back again to the Park in the future.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);font-size:130%;" >Photographic Competition: Sorry to our entrants for the delay in judging. This is our Monday morning priority and winners in both Adult and Child categories will be announced this coming week so watch this space!!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-6524548110851737813?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-15054487978823988132011-11-11T22:49:00.001-08:002011-11-19T05:57:35.359-08:00<p><b>Seaview Wildlife Encounter</b>, Isle of Wight, One on One Wildlife Encounters <br /><b>Seaview Wildlife Encounter</b> logo, Seaview, Isle of Wight, <b>SEAVIEW WILDLIFE</b> <b>ENCOUNTER</b>, Penguin and Meerkat Close Encounters. Penguin &amp; Meerkat Close <b>...</b> <br /><a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm">www.seaviewwildlife.com/close-encounters.htm</a></p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:130%;color:#8000ff;">Another Google Alert just in…. Have a look at our ‘<em>New for 2012’</em> One to One Wildlife Encounters with our Penguins and Meerkats – this would make a fantastic gift idea for a really unique christmas present!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ArV0VRghzwo/Tr4W1ic-PKI/AAAAAAAADho/wA_dpOhndT4/s1600-h/_DSC4846%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="_DSC4846" alt="_DSC4846" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dCGQwj5niCI/Tr4W2T76drI/AAAAAAAADhw/k2rdkhYkES4/_DSC4846_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="425" width="640" /></a></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-1505448797882398813?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-29001907447250880822011-11-11T10:07:00.001-08:002011-11-19T05:56:39.255-08:00<p></p><br /><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-As12gEXL4B8/Tr1kXMkvG0I/AAAAAAAADhY/llvFAj1kSfA/s1600-h/_DSC4930%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="_DSC4930" alt="_DSC4930" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bU4HgBbuZ20/Tr1kX8AXm_I/AAAAAAAADhg/1Txytv0p6uA/_DSC4930_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="484" width="323" /></a> </p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Great news! As you may remember from our previous blog the introduction of our new male Meerkat has gone extremely well. After some switching around we opened up the inside pen and let them all meet each other without the wire and things couldn’t have gone more smoothly!</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">No aggression, no fighting just calm so we are very happy this introduction has gone so well. Let’s hope that once the dominant alpha female role has been established, the future plan will involve the patter of tiny meerkat paws and the formation of a new family group here at Seaview!</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-2900190744725088082?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-60306580391465115442011-11-09T23:53:00.001-08:002011-11-19T05:55:22.120-08:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">We received a ‘Google Alert’ yesterday with a link for tripadvisor with some fantastic feedback from some of our visitors – check it out!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">G</span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&amp;q=http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g503891-d1874777-r120177685-Seaview_Wildlife_Encounter-Seaview_Isle_of_Wight_England.html&amp;ct=ga&amp;cad=CAcQAhgAIAEoATAAOABA57Xp9QRIAVgAYgVlbi1HQg&amp;cd=toZnJZgdxbo&amp;usg=AFQjCNHi3A-eyzQeP-Thh01px5EisOk3eQ"><span style="font-size:130%;">reat place to visit - <b>Seaview Wildlife Encounter</b>, Seaview Traveller <b>...</b></span></a> <br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Seaview Wildlife Encounter</b>: great place to visit - See traveler reviews, 3 candid photos, and great deals for Seaview, UK, at TripAdvisor. <br /></span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&amp;q=http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g503891-d1874777-r120177685-Seaview_Wildlife_Encounter-Seaview_Isle_of_Wight_England.html&amp;ct=ga&amp;cad=CAcQAhgAIAEoBDAAOABA57Xp9QRIAVgAYgVlbi1HQg&amp;cd=toZnJZgdxbo&amp;usg=AFQjCNHi3A-eyzQeP-Thh01px5EisOk3eQ"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g503891-d187477...</span></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-6030658039146511544?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-30083747782300779262011-11-06T05:28:00.001-08:002011-11-19T05:54:46.617-08:00<p> </p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bM8drXMSWb8/TraLbqYRnvI/AAAAAAAADgA/J04ncdYvzhQ/s1600-h/DSC_0166%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSC_0166" alt="DSC_0166" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZwKneYar7WA/TraLckWFWsI/AAAAAAAADgI/pIwNFCJ2Wf0/DSC_0166_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="274" width="405" /></a> <p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Yesterday we rescued five rather thin, tatty, sad looking battery hens. 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Burstall, Hon Chairman</font></strong></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-5019206939026876708?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-60556790293745894152011-11-02T06:16:00.001-07:002011-11-02T06:31:55.847-07:00<p align="center">Well it looks like our cheeky Asian Short Clawed Otters were given a tasty, if not scary looking, treat by our Keepers….</p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font size="3"></font><font size="2">and the trick…how to get into it!</font></font>&#160; </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BaVEocUr4cg/TrFCnjs1jAI/AAAAAAAADdE/HWjULrR4ikg/s1600-h/DSCF7953%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCF7953" border="0" alt="DSCF7953" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E15-2ADWAd4/TrFCoX-hyxI/AAAAAAAADdI/5W1n5Qpx0fE/DSCF7953_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="329" height="263" /></a></p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><font size="3"><font size="3">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 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Amber, aged 12, is hoping to pursue Animal/Zoo Keeping as her career and has plans to further her studies once she has left school.&#160; Amber loved her interaction with the animals – and particularly enjoyed the gentle Wallabies!&#160; We were able to give Amber a DVD packed full of images as memories of her day with us (I’ve included a few photos below)&#160; Hope to see you again soon Amber!</p> <p>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ddee7b5e-691b-4e5a-a633-ec93f503539b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!744&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=KfIARN9s5Ao%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Amber 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jKYsjjKBOUk/TqfludMrLCI/AAAAAAAADWs/n61EeCqTTzY/InlineRepresentation8369837b-4086-4bd0-9378-5a00b4711dfe%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:783px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!744&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=KfIARN9s5Ao%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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The girls were here on holiday with Mum (Charlotte) and Grandma Wright who treated them to this wonderful wildlife experience.&#160; This was the family’s first visit to Seaview Wildlife – they saw the Junior Wildlife Experience on our website and decided it would be just what both Madeline and Rosina would enjoy – and it seemed they weren’t disappointed – both girls said that they loved their day and the close interaction with the animals.&#160; They went off with a complimentary DVD of over 120 images of their animal encounters – and hopefully a lifetime of memories in their hearts.&#160; We hope the family will be back again next year!&#160; I’ve included a few images below:</font>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:3af5094b-7081-486f-a5b3-1cc32fb3e204" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!724&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=*H8*uw98yGM%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Madeline &amp; Rosina 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-igUYklfJ4uY/TqfcjzYNCnI/AAAAAAAADV8/rNwG09VeDPA/InlineRepresentationafc8ba9a-8c8a-4f19-82cd-b35be8f451b4%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:786px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!724&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=*H8*uw98yGM%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:0fa1fc9d-af93-4683-af5e-8fd4ea13072e" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!728&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=fzgqzvywdC8%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Madeline &amp; Rosina 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mVuT9vRj4_k/TqfckpHPtvI/AAAAAAAADWE/1gUQCOs4NlE/InlineRepresentation6f2035d5-290a-476d-92e1-fbffb3961db1%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:797px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!728&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=fzgqzvywdC8%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:5c9d192f-ac96-4010-80a9-913e24677a23" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!732&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=MuEJbGQwbfo%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Madeline &amp; Rosina 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rj5JtmbUP60/TqfclYLNgEI/AAAAAAAADWM/qPSjSmW5Gwc/InlineRepresentationfca969a4-fc6e-4f09-be39-44d8f03c92ef%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:808px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!732&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=MuEJbGQwbfo%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p><font size="3">Brooke Fleming</font></p> <p><font size="3">Yesterday six year old Brooke (who is just like a little Angel) was treated to a Junior Wildlife Experience by her Nan – Sue.&#160; The family have been regular visitors to the Park over many years and Sue is a seasonal member of staff with us.&#160; Joined by Mum, Tammy we had a lovely time during Brooke’s animal encounters; an absolute natural with the animals, Brooke is calm, gentle and quietly confident – instilling confidence and positive responses all round!&#160; Although only six years old, Brooke already has plans to become ‘an underwater vet’ – she envisages getting a pilots license to allow her to fly into remote places to treat marine animals in out-of-the-way locations.&#160; What a fantastic vision to have at such a young age – good luck to you Brooke – and we look forward to seeing lots more of you and your two equally lovely sisters in 2012 and the years ahead.&#160; Here’s a sample of images:</font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ec126e13-c51b-40e2-9afb-40b2fdb7f59a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!735&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=NqAonnW3TnI%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Brooke 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bAfIj1InA-Y/TqfcmU6TezI/AAAAAAAADWU/uHUiYsTrlPw/InlineRepresentationc05df8d7-cb38-43b2-8cd7-cbc595e51578%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:828px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!735&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=NqAonnW3TnI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:8d19f5d9-37bf-4fe9-9521-9be23990dc57" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!738&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=avh!8ZeTliU%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Brooke 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_b9D-6mtgSA/TqfcncGJ9LI/AAAAAAAADWc/ufJnu1nUstY/InlineRepresentation3130e225-00bf-4363-a37c-dae6ad5127be%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:855px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!738&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=avh!8ZeTliU%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:b9f15503-80d5-4f3e-ae4a-d532a0ebdfcb" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!741&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=To9Wzgy9z8o%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Brooke 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KENm7E6_GDs/Tqfcoe9N39I/AAAAAAAADWk/l_0r9hm6kf4/InlineRepresentation7f934c82-6f98-4a37-b359-1fea703a1bf0%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:829px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!741&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=To9Wzgy9z8o%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3262002445560051969?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-41654588060166161572011-10-25T01:40:00.001-07:002011-10-25T04:25:04.690-07:00<p> </p> <p>On Saturday just passed, Robert Usher was a Keeper for a Day with us here at the Park. Robert lives in Salisbury, Hampshire and attended Sparsholt College. He said he really enjoyed his day as a Keeper and had a particular soft spot for the Meerkats and Penguins. Animal Keeper Charlotte Goswell hosted Robert and took some great photos – I’ve selected a few to share with you (below) – just look at that cornflower blue sky! Hopefully Robert has taken memories with him that will last a lifetime ….</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:44ec6951-d353-482e-97fa-c458b75850b2" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21707&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ddiJJ7RKZhY%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View R Usher" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mloZeSWjdbo/TqZ1-22m-DI/AAAAAAAADVc/dqVEbTxZAYM/InlineRepresentationcc313c22-f203-4b10-9ddf-0c3eec33ecaf%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 792px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21707&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ddiJJ7RKZhY%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ea559b72-b56c-4915-bd46-d9fa424bf5eb" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21712&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=3CMdZOgEvxA%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View R Usher 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-69YMk5ZsKK4/TqZ1_xyFLyI/AAAAAAAADVk/ML_AsV12dUY/InlineRepresentationc994f458-51ad-425b-baf3-4f2a2b72bb48%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 792px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21712&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=3CMdZOgEvxA%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:32d181fa-ab01-4aae-9671-72765bd5660e" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21716&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=pgVzEdeEoxs%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View R Usher 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QmbpGK5P9ak/TqZ2A7k_-NI/AAAAAAAADVs/KT9IjIIdZbk/InlineRepresentationd2c29cc1-36c1-4189-be6f-50817ba78694%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 802px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21716&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=pgVzEdeEoxs%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:d0ae268e-57bc-45cf-bafb-d80b9e104e64" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21720&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ldWJna*3xrY%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View R Usher 4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eyYOTmTRYYI/TqZ2B_J3BlI/AAAAAAAADV0/ahaPETBlsZo/InlineRepresentationd6d31486-34e7-46d8-9e2b-1d0fb04eed32%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 795px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21720&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ldWJna*3xrY%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4165458806016616157?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-26451107936782262932011-10-24T11:33:00.001-07:002011-10-24T11:33:17.561-07:00<p>&#160;</p> <p><font size="3">Regular visitors to the Park will probably recall that, due to unrelated illnesses, we lost our two old male Meerkats some months ago.&#160; That left us with our two feisty young females!&#160; These two matriarchal mammas are proving to be particularly fussy about who they’ll accept as a male companion!&#160; We’ve had a couple of rejections already – so the research and planning for our newest arrival has been extensive!</font></p> <p><font size="3">Cotswolds Wildlife Park have kindly donated a handsome young male who is temporarily residing in an ‘orientation enclosure’ within our main “Meerkat Madness” enclosure here at the Park.&#160; The objective is for the three Meerkats to get to know one another – up close, but without the chance of a full-on scuffle!&#160; So far the plan is going smoothly!&#160; There’s been lots of positive contact through the wire mesh – gentle churring noises and soft touching of each other with their paws.&#160; No signs of aggression.&#160; Next week we’ll swap over the two females with the male so that he can have the run of the main enclosure and the girls will have his smaller area.&#160; The intention is for him to orientate himself more fully by exploring and scent-marking the entire domain – before allowing the girls back for a full-on meeting with no holes barred!</font></p> <p><font size="3">Below are some images of the ‘orientation enclosure’ within the main Meerkat Madness enclosure just before the new male arrived as well as a couple of the new male’s arrival at his new home with us last week.&#160; We’ll keep you posted with the progress!</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:42397dd5-15c3-4e68-be53-4bf078aefbbd" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!701&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=NVkIw2YXmXE%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Male Meerkat Intro Oct 11" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VtzuvGZv-WU/TqWvZuV-c-I/AAAAAAAADVM/TOX3pCWc6xo/InlineRepresentationebf6432f-06fd-44fb-81e4-3a96ae4a4fb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:796px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!701&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=NVkIw2YXmXE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:c74fc000-46e4-4296-be8f-9702be069f85" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!704&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=JpCmbZ*a39U%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Male Meerkat 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LqyDRT3gW10/TqWva2xz-YI/AAAAAAAADVU/Ctx101b2v3s/InlineRepresentation8e6b1191-e3ea-4ac1-80bf-494520bbb3eb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:777px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!704&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=JpCmbZ*a39U%24">View Full Album</a></div></div></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-2645110793678226293?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-17575197563651408672011-10-20T06:09:00.001-07:002011-10-20T06:09:31.285-07:00<p align="center">The season is now coming to an end here at Seaview Wildlife Encounter, so now is the time to squeeze in last minute bookings for one of our Special Wildlife Experience Packages here at the Park before the end of October!</p> <p align="center">Twelve year old, Oliver Niemiec, certainly made the most of his birthday surprise when he was treated to a Junior Wildlife Experience by his Auntie Vanda last week. </p> <p align="center">Oliver was accompanied by Head Keeper Tara for the morning, allowing him the rare chance to get a little closer to some of his favourite animals including the Meerkats and Reptiles…..</p> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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I urge you to ensure fulfilment of the commitments of the <br />EU Shark Action Plan, especially strengthening the ban on shark finning – the wasteful practice of <br />slicing off a shark’s fins and discarding the body at sea.</p> <p> <br />More than two years after EU ministers endorsed the Action Plan, targeted shark fisheries continue <br />without limits, many endangered species remain unprotected, and the EU finning ban still has huge <br />loopholes that make it possible to fin sharks without detection or punishment. In particular, at-sea <br />removal of shark fins hinders enforcement and must be ended, without exception.</p> <p> <br />To safeguard these vulnerable animals, we need: <br />• A complete ban on removing shark fins at sea <br />• Shark and ray catch limits based on scientific advice and the precautionary approach <br />• EU and national protections for endangered shark and ray species.</p> <p> <br />Sharks play essential roles as top predators. EU policies affect sharks all over the world. <br />Your leadership is needed to protect sharks from overexploitation and finning.</p> <p> <br />Thank you, <br /></p> <p> <br />Full name&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Date&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Signature&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Country of Residence</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8759676331625570880?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-2985590062479439852011-10-17T04:33:00.001-07:002011-10-17T04:34:02.167-07:00<p><font color="#0080c0" size="5"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#0080c0" size="5"><strong>The EU has unFINished business for sharks</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bKODHpFM5gQ/TpwSlM-mHPI/AAAAAAAADUM/OBOTHsKG51w/s1600-h/Shark%252520Image%252520Free%252520Vector%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Shark Image Free Vector" border="0" alt="Shark Image Free Vector" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mbg7FPhYjQI/TpwSlniiVyI/AAAAAAAADUU/aZ1oebdxBL4/Shark%252520Image%252520Free%252520Vector_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="95" height="81" /></a> <br /><font color="#0080c0" size="4">Please help us make conservation commitments stick&#160; </font></p> <font color="#0080c0" size="4"></font> <p>&#160;</p> <p> <br /><font color="#0080c0" size="3">The gist</font> <br />For five years, the Shark Alliance, European Union (EU) fisheries and environment officials, and <br />members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have been discussing the need to better protect <br />sharks. While safeguards to prevent shark overfishing are evolving gradually, the flawed EU <br />regulation that bans the wasteful practice of ‘finning’ (slicing off a shark’s fins and discarding <br />the body at sea) has yet to be amended. At long last, we are in the final stages of the crucial <br />finning debate, but your voice is needed - now more than ever - to ensure policy makers resist <br />industry pressure and protect sharks, once and for all.</p> <p> <br /><font color="#0080c0" size="3">Background</font> <br />The EU has made significant progress towards shark conservation since 2006, but there is still <br />much important “unFINished” business. In fact, more than two years after EU fishery ministers <br />endorsed a sound Action Plan for sharks, several targeted shark fisheries are continuing <br />without catch limits, many endangered shark and ray species are woefully under-protected, <br />and the EU finning ban still has huge loopholes that make it possible to fin sharks without <br />detection or punishment. <br />In particular, a derogation in the EU finning regulation that allows permitted EU fishermen <br />to remove shark fins at sea and land them separately from shark bodies creates serious <br />challenges for enforcing the finning ban. Based on success in countries around the world and <br />advice from scientists, enforcement officials and conservationists, the International Union for <br />Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recommends governments end all at-sea shark fin removal. <br />Such ‘fins naturally attached’ policies not only maximize the enforceability of finning bans, but <br />also facilitate the collection of species-specific data on shark catches that are sorely needed <br />for population assessment and management. <br />The EU Shark Action Plan also includes commitments to ensure shark and ray fisheries are <br />sustainable and to better protect endangered species of sharks and rays. Yet, there are still no <br />limits in place for the main targets of EU shark fisheries (blue and mako sharks), and, in most <br />European countries, endangered species (such as hammerheads and giant devil rays) lack any <br />specific, national protections. <br />Sharks play essential roles as top ocean predators and EU policies affect sharks all over the <br />world. <br />Your voice is the key to balancing short-term interests and ensuring that the EU Shark Action <br />Plan is implemented for the benefit of sharks, marine ecosystems, and the EU public good. <br />It is especially important that -- after all this time -- the EU shark finning debate culminates in <br />beneficial, enforceable regulation rather than with the continuation of troubling exceptions for <br />some of the world’s largest shark fishing fleets. <br />Please sign our petition urging EU fisheries ministers to protect sharks from overexploitation <br />and finning now.</p> <p> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jP9BqZAIDcs/TpwSmLnoZjI/AAAAAAAADUc/FEaWVl2jD4Q/s1600-h/Save%252520Europe%252527s%252520Sharks%252520Oct%2525202011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Save Europe&#39;s Sharks Oct 2011" border="0" alt="Save Europe&#39;s Sharks Oct 2011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZhlRScR56GU/TpwSmvk29wI/AAAAAAAADUk/jBEhkDtwyqY/Save%252520Europe%252527s%252520Sharks%252520Oct%2525202011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="195" /></a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-298559006247943985?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-80092266043557430172011-10-17T03:08:00.001-07:002011-10-17T03:08:10.677-07:00<p>&#160;</p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3">PRESS RELEASE&#160; </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hZTDGEtq_tY/Tpv-gGpB2AI/AAAAAAAADTo/lQ8XHzWrIWc/s1600-h/Save%252520Europe%252527s%252520Sharks%252520Oct%2525202011%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Save Europe&#39;s Sharks Oct 2011" border="0" alt="Save Europe&#39;s Sharks Oct 2011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PwaTenl_oDY/Tpv-g0mnfTI/AAAAAAAADTw/ia8m8v5Vc_Q/Save%252520Europe%252527s%252520Sharks%252520Oct%2525202011_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="776" height="273" /></a></p> <p><font size="3">A campaign with real bite</font></p> <p> <br />SHARK enthusiasts are being urged to help in the fight to ban shark finning by visiting their local BIAZA zoo or aquarium during European Shark Week. <br />The campaign which is being held from the 15th to the 23rd of October has been run for the past two years by members of the Shark Alliance in Europe to help raise awareness about shark conservation and secure the future health of shark populations. <br />The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is supporting the campaign and urging people across the country to do the same by visiting a BIAZA aquarium and adding their name to the Shark Alliance’s petition. <br />Dr Miranda Stevenson, Executive Director of BIAZA, said: “European Shark Week is an excellent opportunity not only to have a great day out at your local BIAZA aquarium, but to support a worthy campaign and help fight for the protection of sharks. <br />“We hope people will add their support by signing the petition and spreading the word via Facebook or Twitter. You can blog about it or put the petition up on your website and if you really want to help, write to your fisheries minister urging them to take action to protect sharks.” <br />Last year, 34,000 postcards and petition signatures were sent to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and a majority of MEPs then signed a Written Declaration calling for a strengthened EU ban on shark finning requiring all sharks to be landed with their ‘fins naturally attached’. <br />However, many endangered shark species are still completely unprotected, and there are no limits on the main shark species targeted by EU boats. The campaign’s aim is to add to the number of voices demanding that policy makers secure the future health of shark populations. 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Their previous one collapsed recently after being pushed around by the boys … so we’re hoping this new, mod-cons version with extra space will be more robust – especially as it’s big enough for them as they enter adulthood (they’re about a year old now and probably full grown!)</font>&#160; <font size="3">With winter just around the corner a snug place to snuggle down together is really important – the Keepers will ensure the arc is stocked with ‘deep litter’ straw bedding throughout the colder months ahead.</font></p> <p>&#160;</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6CiqRkFvbZI/TpRgw_vv8SI/AAAAAAAADRY/p8KHgD0rkD0/s1600-h/DSC_0283%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0283" border="0" alt="DSC_0283" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-48EOnzd7aB0/TpRgxVWCdPI/AAAAAAAADRg/n1GeR7rBOJc/DSC_0283_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="289" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sjK9_YFml8I/TpRgyeF7cBI/AAAAAAAADRo/LJ6KUZqX9Ck/s1600-h/DSC_0285%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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Alfie so whaddya reckon about this new snooze pad then?&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Ummm …. 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Autumn is brandishing her beautiful colours all around us!</b> </span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></b></p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff;"><b>Thank you to all our friends who visited the Park during 2011 and for those who haven’t as yet - come on over - we’re open until 30^th October!</b> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffff;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffff;"></span></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffff;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-53AF3edSWeQ/TpPudW4pXuI/AAAAAAAADQU/Ab-88erTY8Y/s1600-h/DSC_0215%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSC_0215" alt="DSC_0215" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LIRXFEqFr4w/TpMkIhk1iOI/AAAAAAAADQY/i_4-iklrpVo/DSC_0215_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="426" width="309" /></a> </span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffff;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffff;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffffff;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color:#ffffff;">Dippy (along with all of us here at the Park) is showing his support for the very worthwhile Breast Cancer Campaign this September and October.</span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color:#ffffff;"> Why not join him on “Wear it Pink Day” – 28^th October? 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Bank Hols).</b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b>A truly wonderful, bespoke, hands-on experience for our younger VIP guests! Guided by a senior member of the Animal Care Team, this is a chance for young animal enthusiasts to get really close to and feed Penguins (including the famous Dippy), Meerkats, Wallabies, Miniature Pigs and Rabbits (other animals can be included depending on individual interests i.e. bugs and reptiles!) Included is a delicious slice of home-baked cake and biscuits with a choice of soft drinks, Slush Puppy or tea/coffee.</b></p> <p><b><u>Cost:</u></b><b> £50 per child (increasing to £60 in 2012) - max 3 children per session (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult whose admission is free, any additional adults admitted at special voucher rate). </b></p> <p><b><u>Photos:</u> Images taken &amp; downloaded onto CD at no extra charge as a memento of your special day: </b><a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/junior_experience.htm">www.seaviewwildlife.com/junior_experience.htm</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><b><i><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff80c0;">Wildest Place for a Special Date!</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#008000;"> </span></span></i></b></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cRqWI8-qbik/TpMkNQk8U3I/AAAAAAAADO4/UQeVyhtjsak/s1600-h/image%25255B31%25255D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DHomWVP-ORI/TpMkPZFQPNI/AAAAAAAADO8/f5_ZlBlpBZg/image_thumb%25255B25%25255D.png?imgmax=800" border="0" height="656" width="456" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:130%;color:#008000;">KEEPER FOR A DAY!</span></b></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T0jm37t0gvM/TpMmdVWu1WI/AAAAAAAADPA/VY3mDQmXovI/s1600-h/image%25255B23%25255D.png"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TS66hTySkiM/TpMmgbuvxTI/AAAAAAAADPE/zn15Fb0oWwk/image_thumb%25255B17%25255D.png?imgmax=800" border="0" height="400" width="589" /></a> </p> <p><b><span style="font-size:100%;">BE A KEEPER FOR A DAY – for ages 12 – 100!</span></b></p> <p><b>The ultimate treat for any animal lover wanting to experience a truly wild close encounter… this is the gift of a lifetime! </b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b>Come and work side by side with one of our experienced Keepers feeding and looking after Penguins, Pelicans, Meerkats, Alpacas and Wallabies, plus our Miniature Pigs and furry friends in Pets Corner. Spend time with a whole array of different birds and even get up-close and personal with bugs and reptiles if you dare!</b></p> <p><b><u></u></b></p> <p><b><u>Cost</u> £100 (increasing to £125 in 2012) - includes lunch, a personalised certificate, your own photos on CD and a lifetime of memories! <br /><u>Bookings</u> - Choose your day from April to October (excluding Bank Holidays), 10.30am - 4.00pm.</b></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><b><span style="color:#ff0000;">Full details on “Junior Wildlife Experience”, “Wildest Place for a Special Date” and “Be a Keeper for a Day” are all available on our website: <a href="http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/">www.seaviewwildlife.com</a>.</span></b></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff0000;"> </span></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-9112701550652805332?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-69668790052215584522011-10-03T09:54:00.001-07:002011-10-03T09:54:32.845-07:00<p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">Mike Lambert of Crossprint has creatively and proficiently handled our advertising and leaflet design and printing over many years.&#160; We were really delighted to welcome him earlier today – for a business meeting and for a chance to acquaint himself with some of our animals.&#160; Mike is not only a competent professional but also a real gentleman.&#160; We take this opportunity to thank him for his ongoing, steadfast service and support!&#160; </font></p> <p><font size="3">I’ve chosen a couple of Wallaby Mob shots as a memento of Mike’s visit!</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:66505776-8aca-44bb-8c8a-75564e02674b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!684&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=5*NHOpMFDjQ%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Mike with Wallabies" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hHeIvJIjoZw/Tonox184ceI/AAAAAAAADOM/OkZ7gZSxC_Q/InlineRepresentation69d9d5c2-f630-448d-8505-c7cbaaa02a52%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:781px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!684&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=5*NHOpMFDjQ%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-6966879005221558452?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-21071359928642522262011-09-29T06:59:00.001-07:002011-09-29T06:59:14.333-07:00<p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">Dear Seaview Wildlife Encounter,</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">Last week I was a keeper for a day and I just want to thank you all for making it such an amazing day and enjoyable experience!</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">Throughout the day you were ever so kind and I learnt lots.&#160; I really was in the thick of it and will definitely recommend it to others!</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">Your staff were very friendly and helped me in many ways.&#160; They treated me as if I was one of them and made me feel very relaxed.</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">I want to work with animals when I am older and this was a fantastic opportunity to get an idea of what it is like.</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">Thank you again,</font></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><font size="4" face="Verdana">From Sophie Swallow</font></em></strong></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-2107135992864252226?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-80090493359672523732011-09-28T07:54:00.001-07:002011-09-28T07:54:24.312-07:00<p>&#160;</p> <p>This seems to be the time of year for transferring livestock!&#160; Earlier this week we saw some of our Wallabies off to a new home on the mainland and this morning was the turn of three of our male Humboldt Penguins.&#160; Last year we transferred ten of our Penguins to a new home at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent.&#160; Today we sent off three more males to join the group.&#160; Tony and Jackie (Directors of Wingham) came over personally to manage the process and to ensure the safety of our three boys. </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:402db1fb-c637-4a65-a75d-9173d031e49f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!674&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=jxNno7yNZRc%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Penguin Transfer 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DuzUZYj7ITc/ToM1FZyKajI/AAAAAAAADOA/C8QkGk-3mbg/InlineRepresentation1048cd5a-96ff-4c04-affb-188831d3d812%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:799px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!674&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=jxNno7yNZRc%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:f9509142-0eb1-4f8e-9183-5388ce0a79d0" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!677&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=rK9fM!6bVcQ%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Penguin Transfer 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gfRowLlPy5A/ToM1GXoFPxI/AAAAAAAADOE/52KBFcqiRMY/InlineRepresentationf85e9bc5-68ea-4f90-8451-553ba3e6e95e%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:788px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!677&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=rK9fM!6bVcQ%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> Whilst they were here, Tony and Jackie noticed and enquired about our abundant brood of Chilean Flamingos (our flock have successfully reared another 16 chicks this year).&#160; We’ve subsequently arranged for a transfer of nine of last year’s chicks to take place later this year.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ba94f963-4aaa-4f72-8a11-b351f9fdb2b5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!681&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=lWslylTzM*A%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Chileans 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mL_nKm9kVm8/ToM1HYzTJcI/AAAAAAAADOI/23nMQLjcEdM/InlineRepresentation2fd35599-9260-4ccf-aa3f-ddb83997394b%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:803px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!681&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=lWslylTzM*A%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8009049335967252373?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-7117554253034296532011-09-28T03:00:00.001-07:002011-09-28T04:53:53.112-07:00<p><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" ></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Our regular Blog followers may remember that Liesl Thomas was treated to a “Junior Wildlife Experience” with us this Saturday just past - 24th September. Here’s a couple of images of Liesl as a reminder, taken on the day.</span></p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-02K5KKxIVjI/ToLwS7UlZRI/AAAAAAAADNw/xg5f50zpHx8/s1600-h/P1080765%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="P1080765" alt="P1080765" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t3bhA8o9xso/ToLwTk8P2rI/AAAAAAAADN0/sdJfvwNgA9U/P1080765_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="405" width="325" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wtORt1KXYRo/ToLwUAg-LuI/AAAAAAAADN4/AhnRT2ADhAA/s1600-h/P1080717%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="P1080717" alt="P1080717" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FczwYWtS2CE/ToLwUkDlTWI/AAAAAAAADN8/IHEHPdlyKNo/P1080717_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="397" width="316" /></a> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" >25.9.11</span></p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" >“ I arranged for my grand-daughter, Liesl, to be ‘Junior Keeper for the Day’ to celebrate her 10th birthday yesterday. She had an amazing day – the best birthday ever – and I can’t speak too highly of the experience. From the moment we arrived until we left we had a wonderful time. Tara, the keeper who was with Liesl for the morning, could not have been kinder, or more helpful and geared the visit to Liesl’s interests and pace making it a really special time. The refreshments and chance to chat about the morning and the photo CD at the end of our time with Tara were a bonus. Thank you again for making such a memorable and special birthday.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" >Thank you to everyone at the Park and especially to Tara for making Liesl’s ‘Junior Keeper for the Day’ experience so special.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" >Dale Godfrey”</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" ></span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 192);font-size:100%;" > </span></em></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-711755425303429653?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-5653930883241670322011-09-26T08:08:00.001-07:002011-09-28T03:05:17.567-07:00<p> </p> <p>From time to time we move our breeding livestock on to new homes. This is to keep numbers at an optimum level (ensuring sufficient grazing) and most importantly to strengthen bloodlines and promote genetic diversity. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_-MZnwyDAlE/ToCVIoEaNXI/AAAAAAAADNY/UPCEJaRwRgE/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="image" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3Cx1YwQcEUA/ToCVJJuVpNI/AAAAAAAADNc/aNe-KNuFM1k/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="79" width="150" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TCBTAfwSO9Y/ToCVJuJeAoI/AAAAAAAADNg/Ky6HwDTaWGM/s1600-h/New%252520Logo%252520in%252520pdf%252520format%252520%252528reduced%252520size%252529%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="New Logo in pdf format (reduced size)" alt="New Logo in pdf format (reduced size)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zAmVeqc0pEE/ToCVR2aoTtI/AAAAAAAADNk/539IaaLnFRI/New%252520Logo%252520in%252520pdf%252520format%252520%252528reduced%252520size%252529_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="127" width="127" /></a> Today, four of our Wallaby mob were re-homed to Chew Valley Country Farm near Bristol. Joanne and Gary arrived in their customised van (we’re very envious of this vehicle – a multi-purpose, animal transporter modified by Gary!) Three of our brown females and one albino male are now on their way to their new home – to join a collection of animals including Alpacas, Miniature Donkeys, Pygmy Goats, Rhea and Sheep.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:3a1ea256-1e04-4d1f-8bdf-74237da139fe" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21666&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=kS3G6CRjNRo%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Wallaby catch-up" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m7ChxEZIhTQ/ToCVe1k1twI/AAAAAAAADNo/-aqnS_G0DhU/InlineRepresentation0c6d2361-d15d-4864-a9b6-bede78b59a5a%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 785px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21666&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=kS3G6CRjNRo%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p>Jake Cousins of our Animal Care Team took charge of the catching-up process. As can be seen above, Jake is very adept at restraining and moving Wallabies – with no disruption or stress to the animals whatsoever– in fact they were lifted, crated and moved into the transport vehicle without any commotion, all four of them seemingly more interested in munching on their straw bedding than worrying about any change of environment!</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:bf0a6544-3fd1-4354-a1bd-53bdbc9e023a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21670&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=66CuE%21DVs*A%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Wallaby catch-up 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-88R-7WoTp9I/ToCVf9NGOdI/AAAAAAAADNs/C1xXkeDySMk/InlineRepresentation8d334ebc-075d-448f-8c78-1c626d7c5990%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 801px; text-align: right;"><br /><br /><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21670&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=66CuE%21DVs*A%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-565393088324167032?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-32956611001898213492011-09-24T05:42:00.001-07:002011-09-26T07:04:01.256-07:00<p align="center">Liesl Thomas celebrated her 10th birthday with Grandmother Dale, who treated her to a ‘Junior Wildlife Experience’ here at the Park. Liesl and Dale were accompanied by Head Keeper Tara for the morning, where Liesl was able to get that little bit closer to some of our furry and feathery friends….</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:4d5b59cf-6dac-4168-8804-e7b8b1c21329" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21650&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=LQSzuak*hVQ%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Liesl Junoir Wildlife" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ALg89mhagEM/Tn3QKCL-qiI/AAAAAAAADNI/M-K9REnAxBg/InlineRepresentationc17520d4-171b-4774-8848-249f59642efc%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 700px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21650&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=LQSzuak*hVQ%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:459ddf2e-453b-4509-a79a-2f4485328909" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21654&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=1SmsO%21LydzE%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Liesl Junior Wildlife 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nrb_IM31xck/Tn3QKwq8FKI/AAAAAAAADNM/A55vSz2zeFE/InlineRepresentationd85d67a7-8cfb-49a2-ab03-fac46a81fbc5%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 745px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21654&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=1SmsO%21LydzE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:6db46a40-dfd7-483e-9561-8db152850112" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21658&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=DbRsb6%21SBdw%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Liesl Junior Wildlife 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ju3EwTr7YM4/Tn3QLpI5XjI/AAAAAAAADNQ/od2NqCZxpMM/InlineRepresentation1a1c4341-47e8-40e1-81de-cf65f24174d9%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 734px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21658&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=DbRsb6%21SBdw%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center">Believe it or not our comical Guinea Fowl were actually Liesl’s favourite animal in the Park, so there seemed no better way to finish off the morning than to introduce Liesl to our two very greedy Guinea Fowl chicks….</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ad7d890d-3e86-4970-8e83-3c4801e1b708" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21662&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=R5%21Ru3RMDxI%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Liesl Junior Wildlife 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NDYrEHx1phQ/Tn3QMfJ8ReI/AAAAAAAADNU/YmOa7xhQ_Yc/InlineRepresentation1fd74196-caa5-4dac-8f8f-e034464b1b98%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 670px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21662&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=R5%21Ru3RMDxI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">It was an absolute pleasure to spend the morning with both Liesl and Dale and I hope that they both took home some special memories of their day!</p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3295661100189821349?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-18679101673199542732011-09-24T01:04:00.001-07:002011-09-26T07:06:26.126-07:00<p align="center">Sylvia Giblin and Grandson Zak, this week joined the Animal Care Team to find out what a typical day is really like for a Keeper. Eleven year old Zak is home-taught and therefore Grandmother Sylvia thought it would be an ideal interactive and educational experience for animal-enthusiast Zak to learn more about animals.</p> <p align="center">Zak has a particular interest in Snakes and therefore it didn’t take him long to make friends with Kaiser, our Californian King Snake….</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:d31533e7-b44e-4e9a-8f57-3047d36b355a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21635&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=RLz7vhFMajQ%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Zak and Sylvia KFTD" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jvk9qYKr3U4/Tn2PDSLhcjI/AAAAAAAADM0/6YyhVHZAmx4/InlineRepresentation1e41ba13-9826-4dda-b755-1f2fe348ec6d%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 949px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21635&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=RLz7vhFMajQ%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center">And it appears that Damien, our tame Green Crested Touraco, also took quite a shine to Sylvia!</p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 884px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:24dee985-8877-4b39-ac33-2c7a51dc607d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21640&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=B%21Wf27LeojM%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Zak and Sylvia KFTD 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q8eOB0wrCU4/Tn2PEN18uZI/AAAAAAAADM4/X4guT7DfEGs/InlineRepresentationcf4fdc8e-d98a-4ed7-ba18-5ee73fd736b7%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 876px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21640&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=B%21Wf27LeojM%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">What with being mobbed by Wallabies…..</p> <p align="center"> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:32ab0fa6-00a5-4511-ba52-8bc555eba628" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21645&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=KDVMWXuGzuA%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Zak and Sylvia KFTD 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xr71q3K8B7U/Tn2PE4grlXI/AAAAAAAADM8/ACRuSw9QJVw/InlineRepresentation6974fcb8-c59d-4785-a0fe-1211a3e47964%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 878px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21645&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=KDVMWXuGzuA%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p align="center">….and smothered with mealworms, both Sylvia and Zak still had smiles on their faces and enough energy to feed the hundreds of Ducks down at the lower lake! </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qYBxMSuf5oE/Tn2PFj1sKcI/AAAAAAAADNA/8fzsif_7kxQ/s1600-h/P1080710%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; 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</p> <p><font size="3">These are a few images taken yesterday in the beautiful, warm autumn sunlight.</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:69cf1873-76cc-4cb6-9e6f-5b159812db88" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!629&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=rgYXQXrTBkc%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View feeding frenzy 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EKxL8HUyLMA/TntChWy9viI/AAAAAAAADMs/X6wb_mHNd1s/InlineRepresentationd8cf67a6-0616-4d47-af4a-030a2ecb2314%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:789px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!629&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=rgYXQXrTBkc%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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Tom was really delightful company and a pleasure to have as a part of the Animal Care Team!&#160; He embraced the day with great enthusiasm – diving into every experience with good humour and an eagerness to be involved.&#160; At the end of his day with us Tom said he didn’t have any favourite animals – he loved them all – but the moment when he saw the young Joey peek out of its mother’s pouch was a once in a lifetime experience.&#160; Tom’s parting question to us was: “would I be boring if I did this again next year?'”</p> <p>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:16b5e4ae-79fd-4feb-a591-7d3cf951bf94" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!617&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=YWtRRQREruI%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Tom Metcalfe 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wUrCCg2SxJY/Tns7No-scZI/AAAAAAAADMg/dkdqOxovFBw/InlineRepresentation669237f8-8361-48d2-9599-9f03eb5341a9%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:801px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!617&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=YWtRRQREruI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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After reading about the “Wildest Place for a Special Date” on our website, Ann decided to treat her friend Lyn to being a V.I.P. on this special birthday outing. It was a complete surprise for Lyn who only knew that they were going out for lunch and that she needed to wear clothes and shoes suitable for walking!</p> <p>Although I took the usual selection of photographs during the event, there were some really fun shots of Ann with one of our Meerkats! Although we ask our V.I.P. guests not to touch the Meerkats (they’re wild animals and can give a nasty nip if they feel threatened or frightened) it’s more difficult to lay down guidelines for how the Meerkats behave! As can be seen from some of the images below one of the Meerkats took a real liking to Ann, climbed onto her shoulder and had a look in her ear! This hasn’t happened before so we’ve asked Ann if we might use a couple of these ‘Meerkat Moments’ in our advertising!</p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:8475205b-cf86-4373-ac41-e246925fb341" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21597&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Rbzj%21q5zsZI%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ann &amp; Lyn 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aFYf_nHqJwY/TnsCcTeTnBI/AAAAAAAADMM/NQMV8ROSpmI/InlineRepresentationb8ca73ba-1026-4dea-b61f-8027238cae35%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 811px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21597&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Rbzj%21q5zsZI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; 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Lyn 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GDZ5Y-3kL8M/TnsCdzD0H1I/AAAAAAAADMU/PSMy-jN7XTQ/InlineRepresentationf4e38c70-d258-400f-8c92-5402c87d3603%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 824px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21605&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=syruMtE3ddc%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:28e0a609-4dbf-4068-9d95-612691d42809" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21609&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=MeV6uKenMjc%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ann &amp; Lyn 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6VwBhxIbHwo/TnsCekYtpFI/AAAAAAAADMY/a8HZhLXofq8/InlineRepresentation09a2b7dd-7268-48d4-a1c7-cc377909161a%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 864px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21609&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=MeV6uKenMjc%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:3f84307f-592f-457d-b3c2-8f8f3d8a823c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21613&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=aueE2L4YKFM%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ann &amp; Lyn 5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XrFz_hrwDxY/TnsCfVLwsQI/AAAAAAAADMc/udU8lBnjvl4/InlineRepresentationeabf8c39-c410-46d5-85e5-337cb16045d4%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 864px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21613&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=aueE2L4YKFM%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3009332028937163563?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-81799845919054701982011-09-22T01:06:00.001-07:002011-09-22T02:44:05.366-07:00<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-obQlp5Ovxuc/TnrshMQ1O7I/AAAAAAAADME/UcQSiCKH_8o/s1600-h/Man%252520and%252520Meerkat%252520touching%252520face%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Man and Meerkat touching face" alt="Man and Meerkat touching face" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zK464SunBdk/Tnrsh6dZ4JI/AAAAAAAADMI/048Z10rTrQk/Man%252520and%252520Meerkat%252520touching%252520face_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="484" width="323" /></a> </p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> The best we have seen. So clean &amp; creatures are so happy!”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Fab, great value for money and very interesting. Will recommend to friends”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Fantastic birthday party &amp; great food. Would highly recommend – thank you!”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Wonderful Park – clean, fab for the children – thank you”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Very very well looked after – beautiful”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Wonderful, just simply wonderful”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Had a great time – youngest was a keeper for the morning – great fun thank you”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Back again 3rd year running! fantastic time, animals and staff fab”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> What a lovely place to visit. It has really lifted my spirits visiting here. The cheesecake was tasty too!”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> I have been coming here for years and love, love, love it still </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">xx”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Came here for 17th birthday it has been a brilliant day. Fantastic to be able to feed the animals – second visit this year!”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Adored the wallabies, children loved the activity room when it was raining. Beautifully set out place lovely design &amp; staff all so friendly. Definately will return”</span></em></strong></p> <p>“<strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Last came here 40 years ago when Flamingo Park! Here with my 6 year old. Lots of fun, v. friendly – all staff. Will recommend. Come along way since my last visit!”</span></em></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-8179984591905470198?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-73946592061266613052011-09-21T03:57:00.001-07:002011-09-22T02:48:41.898-07:00<p align="center">Sophie Swallow celebrated her last day before coming a teenager as a Keeper for the Day here at the Park. Although Sophie, from Bembridge, loves to dance in her spare time, animals are her main interest and she is hoping to become a vet when she leaves school! Sophie shadowed Animal Keeper Charlotte who took some great shots of Sophie’s special day…..</p> <p align="center"> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:8c7a1238-fcf4-4c8a-bf9b-7ad59f6d3f58" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21583&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=YkPgYC8rYko%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Sophie Swallow KFAD 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SxtwW3OkAA8/TnnDGfDmzhI/AAAAAAAADL4/hWJEhQaL_ms/InlineRepresentationbaa092d2-6178-43a7-8fc3-dc4fdcfe77ce%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 833px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21583&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=YkPgYC8rYko%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 635px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:1cc72969-717c-4579-b21a-2eded98a5743" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21588&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=wb60o0gdETo%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Sophie Swallow KFAD2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PyIyJM7Gja0/TnnDHKnD8MI/AAAAAAAADL8/q4Xb8g8kdBo/InlineRepresentationa256015e-e57b-4a7b-aa6f-ac63a4fce052%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 635px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21588&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=wb60o0gdETo%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 854px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:9fa88307-f19b-4377-86ac-3af892633d7c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21592&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=B835CyZDmQg%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Sophie Swallow KFAD3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mE0PCaPbMpg/TnnDIBTw3hI/AAAAAAAADMA/pcqDzrSUDg0/InlineRepresentatione101bf04-4876-4a65-b4cd-b56446431304%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 854px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21592&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=B835CyZDmQg%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p> <p align="center">At home, Sophie normally has her hands full looking after Rabbits and Guinea Pigs and therefore it was a real treat when she found herself surrounded by Penguins, Wallabies and even Meerkats! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7394659206126661305?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-44261044162224733092011-09-19T09:00:00.001-07:002011-09-22T02:50:22.493-07:00<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Peter and Debbie Barnes celebrated their first anniversary with us last month (you may remember the Blog?) Debbie treated Peter – deciding that Seaview Wildlife was to be the “wildest place for their special anniversary date!”. Peter sent through this wonderful email last week as a follow up to their visit:</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ANymyKxyq8I/TndnJcW05pI/AAAAAAAADLw/qpD7O1zc7PI/s1600-h/Feeding%252520Meerkats%252520DSC_2342%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Feeding Meerkats DSC_2342" alt="Feeding Meerkats DSC_2342" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eOGXzjrEA5w/TndnKKbH87I/AAAAAAAADL0/EyLNQ4tvJSM/Feeding%252520Meerkats%252520DSC_2342_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" height="292" width="427" /></a> </p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Friday Sept 9th 2011</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#408080;">“Debbie and I have visited many Zoos and Wildlife parks including London Zoo, Colchester and several whilst on holiday abroad. We can honestly say that we have never had such a personal, interesting and charming visit to such a place before.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#408080;">Our day at Seaview Wildlife Encounter was by far the most enjoyable experience we have ever had. We are very wary of which zoos/parks and so on that we visit as the welfare of the animals there is of our utmost concern - the whole feel and atmosphere we felt at Seaview was one of 'Animals First', their care and comfort is obviously your top priority, and the evidence for this was plain to see. All the animals had plenty of space, well maintained enclosures and a high proportion of keepers to care for them.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#408080;">Going as a 'standard' visitor would give anybody a hugely entertaining and fun day out with so many different animals to see, touch and feed - perfect day out for families and children of all ages (me included - 46, refusing to grow old gracefully!). As a special treat, my wife Debbie booked us in for the V.I.P. visit which included a personalised 2 hour tour where we had the opportunity to go into the enclosures and feed Pelicans (highly comical characters), Wallabies (very cute and inquisitive), Penguins (cheeky chappies, great fun and a bit naughty) and what has to be our absolute favourites, the Meerkats - what can't I say about these two young ladies? They were of course very appealing, hugely inquisitive and most endearing. Debbie and I had the chance to sit in their enclosure and hand feed them live meal-worms (not half as bad as it sounds!). If we sat absolutely still, they would climb up onto our laps and take the food from the little cups we were given - they would even take them from our hands if we were especially still and quiet.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#408080;">The tour was topped off with a 3 course Champaign meal! What an experience! I have never done anything like this before and Debbie and I really feel a part of us will forever be at 'Seaview', an amazing day out we will never forget.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#408080;">Our heartfelt thanks to all the very kind, attentive staff and especially to Jules, our friendly and informative guide for the day, she really made us feel like V.I.P.s during our time there. I have no words to say how highly we recommend that everyone should have a visit at least once to your wonderful Wildlife Encounter Park - we can't wait to go back!”</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#408080;"></span></em></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Thank you to Peter and Debbie for taking the time to express this wonderful, positive feedback about their “Wildest Date” experience.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4426104416222473309?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-15439655083726414182011-09-17T08:44:00.001-07:002011-09-22T02:53:48.261-07:00<p align="center">Animal Enthusiast, Cristina was this week treated to become a ‘Keeper for the Day’ by mum and Grandmother as a belated 28th birthday present. Having never visited the Park before Cristina was certainly in for a lot of surprises!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 655px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:5fcdbdcf-fd70-4b22-bc15-1459fd0f1436" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21566&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=nRRjYzKpWlU%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Cristina Garcia- Vince KFAD 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aEJZ5Mjg3zo/TnTAPD9GsPI/AAAAAAAADLg/PYjGoERWqbA/InlineRepresentation6e6bad95-8100-4842-be57-3f1c3d109dc3%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 647px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21566&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=nRRjYzKpWlU%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 663px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:494264ed-4229-4d09-9bbf-b5b0e4f488ab" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21570&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=mLczuh%21cjuI%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Cristina Garcia- Vince 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YEo9OiUUjqA/TnTAP99ZgdI/AAAAAAAADLk/eu3iG6uhQZk/InlineRepresentationd1d5c1d0-2b42-4515-9015-0807e853c776%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 655px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21570&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=mLczuh%21cjuI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:6a7486a8-2366-4cc9-9511-88f179e99d22" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21574&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=4QMbXbm4*OY%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Cristina Garcia- Vince 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OfLGDwD4JYk/TnTAQgyRWqI/AAAAAAAADLo/wO_6TG4Bzj8/InlineRepresentation95b42334-6613-4a20-ac0c-9aca60e55a4b%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 826px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21574&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=4QMbXbm4*OY%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:372c21d6-e433-4910-b095-bc9c8b979270" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21578&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=3wug8Zb3vQU%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Cristina Garcia- Vince" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-veRvKQs9tX8/TnTAWT1xz6I/AAAAAAAADLs/cyXQGkLp_CY/InlineRepresentationcc5b9799-e169-4f44-aa58-2fbb806ba8f6%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 840px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21578&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=3wug8Zb3vQU%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center">Cristina’s particular highlights were most definitely the Penguins, especially Skipper; as well as our greedy Pigs Alfie and Willis and she loved feeding the ducks, geese and swans down at the lower lake too! Cristina was overjoyed to have so much hands-on interaction and felt very welcomed by all our Keeper Staff throughout the day. </p> <p align="center">We hope to welcome Cristina back to the Park in the near future and living close-by in Ryde she certainly has no excuse!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-1543965508372641418?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-57878180599138894282011-09-17T02:03:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:04:10.208-07:00<p align="center">The BDMLR (British Divers Marine Life Rescue) is a registered charity and is operated entirely by volunteers. Rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day to deal with strandings and injuries of marine animals (Cetaceans) as a result of oil spills, fishing gear entanglement and other causes, 365 days a year.</p> <p align="center"> Head Keeper Tara, has been a member of the BDMLR and Marine Mammal Medic for at least 2 years now and fortunately during this time has never received an emergency call to assist in a Cetacean or seal stranding until now!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KTXHbYLYVFI/TnRiZ9IDwAI/AAAAAAAADLY/NvYVhAtpYKg/s1600-h/IMG_7312%252520-%252520Version%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="IMG_7312 - Version 2" alt="IMG_7312 - Version 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MTS_Whl0KhU/TnRiaYuu9uI/AAAAAAAADKw/piC0WLVJkms/IMG_7312%252520-%252520Version%2525202_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="290" width="400" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The BDMLR were called during the early evening of the 13th September when a live stranded dolphin species was found by a member of the public on Grange Farm beach located on the South coast of the Isle of Wight. The RSPCA, Solent Coastguards and BDLMR Marine Mammal Medics arrived as soon as informed and the rescue operation was soon under-way. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KTXHbYLYVFI/TnRiZ9IDwAI/AAAAAAAADLc/DNezXn6p51s/s1600-h/IMG_7312%252520-%252520Version%2525202%25255B1%25255D.jpg"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KTXHbYLYVFI/TnRiZ9IDwAI/AAAAAAAADLc/DNezXn6p51s/s1600-h/IMG_7312%252520-%252520Version%2525202%25255B1%25255D.jpg"></a></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aQ6q5OzSWzI/TnRib8gkjOI/AAAAAAAADK4/XG6J0oK0tMQ/s1600-h/DSCF2029%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSCF2029" alt="DSCF2029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3ZaaYokIXwQ/TnRicSSeRmI/AAAAAAAADK8/Md33CBKaEDI/DSCF2029_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="321" width="400" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>After identifying the Dolphin species as an adult Harbour Porpoise measuring approximately 160cm in length, the marine mammal was then checked for any obvious injuries and general body condition. Unfortunately the Cetacean did have superficial wounds as a result of being washed up on such a rocky beach and it was decided that she should be moved onto higher, softer ground using an inflatable pontoon where she would be more comfortable. The Porpoise was then covered in damp sheets to stop her drying out, which could cause dehydration and skin damage. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p align="center">On Tara’s arrival, the Porpoise had been given antibiotics and seemed to be in a relatively stable condition, it was just a case of keeping the Porpoise hydrated by gently pouring sea water over the body.</p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b4J0vE-VYY4/TnRic9IG8SI/AAAAAAAADLA/EqbnZESLN64/s1600-h/DSCF2048%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSCF2048" alt="DSCF2048" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xnxT2LQrIqM/TnRiddkEEEI/AAAAAAAADLE/wwY26EfCtSw/DSCF2048_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="309" width="385" /></a></p> <p>After an hour it was decided that the Porpoise was strong enough to attempt a re-flotation, the only question was where? Due to the high South Westerly winds it was agreed that the best place would be on the northern side of the Island where it was hoped the sea would be much calmer. Half an hour later the Marine Mammal Medics arrived at Appley beach to attempt to re-float the Porpoise by laying her on a tarpaulin sheet and gently rocking her in the water in order to re-gain balance and orientation. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Unfortunately after a couple of attempts she became quite tired and distressed and it soon became evident that the operation would most likely result in a re-stranding of the Porpoise. Therefore it was decided by the vet that in this instance it would be fairer to put the Porpoise to sleep.</p> <p align="center">Although this case didn’t have a happy ending, if it weren't for the dedication of members of the BDMLR, RSPCA and Coastguards, many hundreds of Seals and other Marine Mammals would not have been rescued or stood a chance of survival. If you would like more information about becoming a Marine Mammal Medic in your local area please visit <a href="http://www.bdmlr.org.uk/">www.bdmlr.org.uk</a>. </p> <p align="center">The growing support from the public and volunteers is what will enable such charities to continue their valuable work into the future!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-5787818059913889428?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-45195663589719259452011-09-16T05:26:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:11:22.863-07:00<p align="center">Although the weather is starting to cool and the breeding season for our birds is drawing to an end, it seems our comical Guinea Fowl aren't yet ready to stop laying! </p> <p align="center">Unfortunately they don’t seem to realise that they actually have to sit on their eggs and keep them warm in order for them to hatch! "Waste not want not" as they say which is certainly the case here - rather than discarding these tasty treats, the Keepers at Seaview Wildlife knew exactly who would appreciate a light snack…..</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8UXTwONUdGY/TnNAdeOUQrI/AAAAAAAADJ4/rbAZGd8gvag/s1600-h/DSCF6690%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSCF6690" alt="DSCF6690" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UQJhUqp9i3Q/TnNAeIEOvnI/AAAAAAAADJ8/aVzECQ2PVBY/DSCF6690_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="347" width="436" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> First stop, Horatio our adorable Ferret…..although we're not really sure he knew what to do with it!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mVru-oPXK1c/TnNAexx3w0I/AAAAAAAADKA/k7X-YmrJe5I/s1600-h/DSCF6700%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSCF6700" alt="DSCF6700" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5BHFVbdwEF0/TnNAfv9AjKI/AAAAAAAADKE/u9T5u-cHZKM/DSCF6700_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="right" border="0" height="333" width="418" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>By comparison, our two Mischievous Meerkats knew exactly what to do, however, we made it more challenging for them by floating the egg in their water trough - requiring some crafty Meerkat manoeuvres to fish it out before being able to feast on it!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GssIlJrFDN0/TnNAgoLt42I/AAAAAAAADKI/dzyU00PQm1g/s1600-h/DSCF6761%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="DSCF6761" alt="DSCF6761" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CUcY-EkmwLs/TnNAheQphFI/AAAAAAAADKM/DY9DmeJIEuw/DSCF6761_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" height="331" width="416" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>It looks like all their determination finally paid off as one lucky female finds a way in and laps up the delight!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4519566358971925945?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-33155507680637950932011-09-14T02:41:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:15:49.144-07:00<p align="center">Al Wyman who regularly visits the Park throughout the season was treated to being a ‘Keeper for the Day’ for the second time in two years! </p> <p align="center">Al was born with Retinopathy which means that he is completely blind and therefore loves to spend time here at the Park listening to all our tuneful Tropical birds, Ducks and Owls. Al was accompanied by his carer Tim Taylor, who also spends much of his time here throughout the season, who were together guided around the Park by Head Keeper Tara.</p> <p align="center"> Given the chance to feed, touch and meet many of our feathery, furry, scaly friends (as well as spending time with the Keepers), it doesn’t look as though Al missed anyone out….</p> <p align="center"> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 902px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:027c656b-77ae-4153-9206-f87466d61166" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21548&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=L3d7bLCgzIw%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Al Wyman KFTD 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7Ez7H_z_IWY/TnB21bpqQXI/AAAAAAAADJo/2CKcDm-ZzxE/InlineRepresentation340b376c-fcbe-4fe8-bddc-2f28636360ed%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 894px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21548&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=L3d7bLCgzIw%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 662px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:002a4e64-5a8b-4258-945a-a9bd72844f0f" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21553&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=MdXcYakhSAE%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Al Wyman KFTD 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wraa0F-hl7Y/TnB22N2FwBI/AAAAAAAADJs/1McxY6zEVNY/InlineRepresentation9254906e-bf82-49ad-8317-44d065a91a73%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 654px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21553&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=MdXcYakhSAE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 870px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:7ee57bc8-89f5-4980-a291-b30909f9d1ca" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21557&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=m3ftWsbhTCE%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Al Wyman KFTD 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ey1xoztqCVU/TnB22xjeH3I/AAAAAAAADJw/Cf6Prn4nkXQ/InlineRepresentation63a52e5b-0cc7-4e0e-884d-f92c9cb7e9a5%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 870px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21557&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=m3ftWsbhTCE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 695px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:062cffb6-64fc-40ff-8801-dc2016eba0a3" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21562&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=EPhZfh*kM%214%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Al Wyman KFTD 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NZHNA0Dhb_A/TnB23kuoN4I/AAAAAAAADJ0/t4T94wggnMM/InlineRepresentation0a8fc788-c30e-483e-ab40-1dfc349a489c%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 687px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21562&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=EPhZfh*kM%214%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Al expressed no fear, only great enthusiasm to learn and experience as much as he could about the enchanting creatures surrounding him….. although, as a result of Al's boldness I think Tim came off with a few more cuts and bruises than he'd first anticipated!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-3315550768063795093?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-21230955167056019162011-09-14T01:43:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:19:31.286-07:00<p align="center">The bookings for our increasingly popular ‘Junior Wildlife Experience’ are still coming in fast! This week it was eight year old Ananya Wright’s turn to enjoy a unique afternoon here at the Park. </p> <p align="center">Ananya, with her Mum and Dad (Dave and Sue), have visited the Park many times over the last few years, so this was an extra special treat for the young animal enthusiast!</p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 717px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:4d49793c-4137-40f9-8050-c2fe4d4ffef8" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21535&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=*srYrNhEzGc%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ananya Wright- Junior Wildlife" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t2_wLf-2NGQ/TnBpM646NRI/AAAAAAAADJc/m00dh82Ywzg/InlineRepresentation7a4a9c7a-3476-4743-9293-fd7ba8112177%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 709px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21535&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=*srYrNhEzGc%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; width: 686px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:e97fe26e-7eed-4b1e-8e63-a248525da342" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21539&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=O9blMObeoqQ%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ananya Wright- JWE 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RNgWRlhBpuk/TnBpNk40PQI/AAAAAAAADJg/RwCIm-BoluU/InlineRepresentationb571b00e-fe73-439f-9d5f-0eea57588f9e%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 678px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21539&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=O9blMObeoqQ%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:16059fe9-6074-4880-aa95-3c80d19d56be" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21543&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ByGc4RWY5TU%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ananya Wright- JWE 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TTa8_5dGrvU/TnBpOmAi4EI/AAAAAAAADJk/FinX3fUvLjk/InlineRepresentation6ab94325-f6c7-4110-8d05-13a7aed0f537%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 863px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21543&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ByGc4RWY5TU%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Ananya particularly enjoyed spending time with our Penguins and it seems she made great friends with our cheeky Humboldt, Skipper (pictured second to the left)!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-2123095516705601916?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-56672619466893188712011-09-07T07:47:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:17:24.146-07:00<p> </p> <p>What a great week for our junior V.I.P.s! Four wonderful young people enjoying their own wildlife experiences over the past three days. A big thank you to you for choosing Seaview Wildlife for your holiday and birthday treats. We’ve enjoyed hosting these four young people in our new “Junior Wildlife Experience” scheme – and they’ve all said how much they’ve loved their up-close and hands-on time with all the animals! </p> <p> </p> <p>ISABELLE HONNOR (aged 8) – Junior Wildlife Experience 5th September 2011</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:e9183d3e-56b6-47d6-bde8-b47ccf282eb0" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21487&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Dj6EsDGnZGE%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Isabelle Honnor 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0xpqowmORB0/TmeDwpSs86I/AAAAAAAADIs/E0y6eItQmjA/InlineRepresentation22fe0af2-9150-4f77-82be-94e33b1d04f8%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 785px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21487&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Dj6EsDGnZGE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:3a48b77f-34a4-4003-bfde-f8f4a9c486a7" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21491&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=I2emBFJgNLE%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Isabelle Honnor 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UoY5Cebdk2s/TmeDxVaDUCI/AAAAAAAADIw/12ijNXemwYM/InlineRepresentationf909ff1e-8285-48bc-bc11-66b90afa0cba%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 793px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21491&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=I2emBFJgNLE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:be86b91c-bd95-43b6-9606-69416c8ba37e" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21495&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=xQLulHJpEOI%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Isabelle Honnor 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XYJhjTjBYV8/TmeDyGmrNWI/AAAAAAAADI0/-wHzDkG4VPE/InlineRepresentation5e6dbc18-3108-4026-8873-873c0b68a0f7%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 808px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21495&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=xQLulHJpEOI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <p>CHARLIE BLIGH (aged 9) – Junior Wildlife Experience on 6 September 2011</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:d3a76423-da4f-4961-9d89-fb9c70570f84" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21499&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=bm1EUYSwSPg%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Charlie 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YJNe9H3mRwo/TmeDy1e_fZI/AAAAAAAADI4/MaB3cERgySg/InlineRepresentationdf659248-9f3e-4c22-9d17-000af8af19a1%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 806px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21499&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=bm1EUYSwSPg%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ba4c150e-c7ca-4343-8ce6-014e60048a50" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21503&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=8Gw3u1WO4%21g%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Charlie 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S3bJ9Oa8NoY/TmeDzuqfdAI/AAAAAAAADI8/PzyThFeZUCk/InlineRepresentationb3605f73-28d1-4a25-88cb-7a68285934fb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 818px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21503&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=8Gw3u1WO4%21g%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:05e9e525-32d5-4fc7-a35e-f958a1612938" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21507&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=EcGzU%21ytMZI%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Charlie 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4dr4CsKYWj8/TmeD0ehEASI/AAAAAAAADJA/SCOwYwMyDJ0/InlineRepresentation5ab17764-7474-407e-a894-7645c054345d%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 832px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21507&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=EcGzU%21ytMZI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <p>ELLA WHITTINGTON (aged 8) – Junior Wildlife Experience 6th September 2011 (Ella and her family donated Alfie and Willis - the two Miniature Pigs - to us in March of this year)</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:06c9bc82-e42f-42f5-953d-6396e1cc687c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21511&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=n77Ij1LyCuc%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ella 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wm5ybItxP4w/TmeD1fURIrI/AAAAAAAADJE/E6LteHwkH6o/InlineRepresentation0edfdb86-766e-430c-9477-b75f87c47e19%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 826px; 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margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:161e7cfb-a3fd-4501-9b9a-a3e7826ee78b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21519&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Ef9HyUUuK9w%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Ella 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iXR_orFU1qg/TmeD2wm1dzI/AAAAAAAADJM/4OfnS5_1MZg/InlineRepresentation75669f19-27ba-47d9-945c-507290721fbc%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 827px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21519&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Ef9HyUUuK9w%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <p>SOPHIE TURNER – Junior Wildlife Experience 7th September 2011</p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:074260d6-58f9-417d-870e-e011c28e3a9c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21523&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=XXEvGGEmTKA%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Sopie 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mfkICoILDZw/TmeD3lnkQBI/AAAAAAAADJQ/AFdeEvK_bu8/InlineRepresentation0ea3b18b-750f-4278-b87b-fcd525b30ce7%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 831px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21523&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=XXEvGGEmTKA%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:2f5a805e-6dd4-43da-9276-db0bc08eb0aa" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21527&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=2s9guo42As8%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Sophie 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xZkUZDTKxSk/TmeD4DLC7VI/AAAAAAAADJU/-LE9G3y9f8A/InlineRepresentation9d57dddd-bb8e-4313-9579-ed5a3da5efe0%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 835px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21527&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=2s9guo42As8%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:2426c958-d3dc-4dca-bfee-68a5b18d6924" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21531&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=5aAmktOBT5o%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Sophie 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5uX4Sg8kNVc/TmeD5OKWl0I/AAAAAAAADJY/OsNxkZov2yc/InlineRepresentation1c60be20-52a0-4db8-a007-98e480379cce%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 849px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21531&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=5aAmktOBT5o%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-5667261946689318871?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-6319820367065457832011-09-07T01:13:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:21:20.380-07:00<p> </p> <p>This family group ranged in age from 9 years to 87 years old. Lindsay Maggs booked a “Wildest Place for a Special Date” as a 17th birthday for her daughter Kelly. To celebrate the occasion four family members made up the party – Lindsay and Kelly plus - Gran (Mary, aged 87) and grand daughter (Shakira, aged 9) – both of whom are wheelchair users.</p> <p>Getting up-close to the animals was wonderful for all concerned! The family were able to enjoy being surrounded by our gentle Wallabies; they also fed and touched the Penguins; then there were the greedy Pelicans …. and of course an ongoing quacking flock of enthusiastic ducks at every turn! Although we weren’t able to manoeuvre the wheelchairs into the Meerkat enclosure, Mary and Shakira seemed pleased to share this part of their adventure by looking through the viewing window whilst Lindsay and birthday girl Kelly marvelled at the mischievous Meerkats on their laps! </p> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:92867578-d6dd-46a3-aa57-29dce5a04f69" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21471&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=IzCgqbsfGvo%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Lindsay &amp; family 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PLk_A6E4eaQ/TmcnuzgDYpI/AAAAAAAADIc/8hQh97AX71k/InlineRepresentation85f71a06-3767-4e69-ba46-c4cf3681ca68%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 794px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21471&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=IzCgqbsfGvo%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p> </p> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:1a28fdb7-d276-4cba-86be-116149f7c07a" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21475&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=zV%21sW9hEtFE%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Lindsay Maggs &amp; Co 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t4_YUHyqYPI/TmcnvufcUFI/AAAAAAAADIg/0rhXAqVOAQk/InlineRepresentationdeb8f45a-04aa-45cb-923e-e64f7b6f5dbf%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 799px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21475&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=zV%21sW9hEtFE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:7d912dcc-3b54-45d2-9def-98a926b5cdba" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21479&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=AZnNuVucqa8%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Lindsay Maggs &amp; Co 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_5zKRyXheK0/Tmcnwoxw1SI/AAAAAAAADIk/cnVwSDf9gfM/InlineRepresentation4a762453-e819-4488-b488-4eed10036cc8%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 795px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21479&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=AZnNuVucqa8%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:47ba4e15-8941-4ae4-b315-39a43b0ed96d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21483&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=yL%21rBaRXYrY%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Lindsay &amp; Co 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KXT_TlVs-cE/TmcnxFUSP1I/AAAAAAAADIo/-0riubLlLj0/InlineRepresentationcb481b8a-39a4-4559-a8d2-0ecbf22567ef%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 819px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21483&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=yL%21rBaRXYrY%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-631982036706545783?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-45403394118129260282011-09-06T06:01:00.001-07:002011-09-22T03:22:21.326-07:00<p> </p> <p>Connor and Amanda are brother and sister. They were treated to being junior V.I.P.s at Seaview Wildlife by their Mum, Lorraine who accompanied them for their “Junior Wildlife Experience”. The family have been holidaying here on the Island from their home in South end on Sea, Essex. Connor (aged 6 years) was particularly looking forward to having close-up time with Dippy – this he certainly enjoyed – and as the images below indicate there were some lovely moments with the other animals too!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:a6df6dbd-20b1-4a6e-a34e-2c551678bdbd" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21455&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=DPawKjgdGbQ%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Connor &amp; Amanda 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Erdp5jcAw7A/TmYZvEu6RWI/AAAAAAAADIM/GVmZWRUV0ZY/InlineRepresentationef2cb25d-13ff-4a48-8269-8cf7a2eb089f%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 815px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21455&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=DPawKjgdGbQ%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; 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Amanda 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F7deINHExFg/TmYZwjrLshI/AAAAAAAADIU/tBnhuR5HFck/InlineRepresentation314052ed-1797-4345-9917-273f7e73f9ed%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 825px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21463&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ccVxmRVCHiI%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; float: none;" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:da226694-6d83-4e18-9b4b-3a7bb436a6ac" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border: 0px none;" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21467&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Rosns4NYxyk%24"><img style="border: 0px none;" alt="View Connor &amp; Amanda 4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WTZmu8-zjAI/TmYZxSHcicI/AAAAAAAADIY/p85IAKsEulk/InlineRepresentationd2449670-d355-46d2-a9c0-b049718c1470%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width: 828px; text-align: right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF%21467&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=Rosns4NYxyk%24">View Full Album</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4540339411812926028?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-48163325869017454492011-09-06T05:32:00.001-07:002011-09-14T01:05:26.297-07:00<p>&#160;</p> <p>We were thrilled that Sarah and Rob Forbes- Ritte chose to celebrate with a honeymoon treat here at Seaview Wildlife last week!&#160; They joined us here as V.I.P. guests and said they really loved being spoilt on their “Wildest Place for a Special Date”.&#160; Sarah and Rob are from Northampton but so loved their time ‘down south’ that they might even consider relocating!&#160; Even though some of the photos of their “Wildest Date” didn’t come out (a gremlin in the system!) we managed to capture a few special memories!&#160; We hope to welcome Sarah and Rob back again on one of their forthcoming anniversaries - and perhaps we’ll be able to take a few more photos then!</p> <p>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:2862b653-c780-4bbd-b989-b99a7313b41b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!444&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=qD*ZyqepNFE%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Sarah &amp; Rob 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CPj0amdsdRQ/TmYSzBinOOI/AAAAAAAADIA/97Y_EUZpU3o/InlineRepresentationf22d96bc-097d-445f-bab5-66e712f15f48%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:810px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!444&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=qD*ZyqepNFE%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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Rob 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YtmwugS5F6U/TmYS0woOuiI/AAAAAAAADII/MEP-CDC24MI/InlineRepresentation26405fa3-128a-413b-a407-913a18a06154%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:810px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!451&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=78YRJtdex7s%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-4816332586901745449?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-79366868930294132222011-09-03T06:45:00.001-07:002011-09-03T06:45:03.589-07:00<p align="center">Well it looks like Colin and Kookie have another brother or sister to welcome to the the ever growing Laughing Kookaburras family! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4jvI9ioEwKk/TmIvUNhX_xI/AAAAAAAADHo/u2eIV8Kw2Rc/s1600-h/Kookie%252520%2525285%252529%25252015%252520Sept%25252010%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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Luckily for this little Kookaburra the parents have done a better job of feeding them and this week it finally got to spread it’s wings for the first time!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EoR0a1kQX3c/TmIvVcWG1MI/AAAAAAAADHw/jIex03CqC20/s1600-h/Colin%25252020%252520July%25252010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Colin 20 July 10" border="0" alt="Colin 20 July 10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1U32BqCpSeg/TmIvWMrFo-I/AAAAAAAADH0/43lp4ezk4FU/Colin%25252020%252520July%25252010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="262" /></a></p> <p align="center">&#160;</p> <p align="center">After spending at least a couple of months in the safety of the Kookaburra’s nest box and being fed a variety of insects, chicks and mince, this little fella will soon be left to fend for itself. In the meantime mum and dad are still feeding the chick until it can get the hang of feeding for itself and then will be moved to it’s own enclosure until we can find it a new home or a mate…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UDDzsd0EfAI/TmIvWlCs_gI/AAAAAAAADH4/whdn9_AXcXk/s1600-h/Kookie%252520Dec%25252010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Kookie Dec 10" border="0" alt="Kookie Dec 10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Byj0Ek8HzDU/TmIvXvYZPiI/AAAAAAAADH8/Q3hbht7mSts/Kookie%252520Dec%25252010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="246" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Will keep you posted on any progress!</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7936686893029413222?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-6129907650853311652011-09-03T06:22:00.001-07:002011-09-03T06:22:01.326-07:00<p align="center">Celebrating her 75th birthday, Jean Hood was this year treated to becoming a Keeper for a Day here at the Park. Jean’s previous birthday and Christmas surprises included a two day falconry course, the chance to feed Tigers and a Longleat Safari trip!</p> <p align="center">It was no wonder therefore that animal enthusiast Jean’s next pressie would involve more Animals and what a perfect way to spend her day! </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:1fe5bbcd-5563-4181-8646-da86819115b0" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!436&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=zorVWI!tnUc%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Jean Hood- Keeper for the Day 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u85Kn9kj2jE/TmIp9Pil4vI/AAAAAAAADHg/k0W_hcSZxvs/InlineRepresentation5d124b42-b065-4bdb-a75c-7ea099c731c4%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:757px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!436&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=zorVWI!tnUc%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:855df392-33b7-4dfd-902f-bd38ef5c9290" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!440&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=nVfUzJUY15Y%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Jean Hood- Keeper tfor the Day 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kMJc7YKiZbE/TmIp-JwBSwI/AAAAAAAADHk/OK_a-6O3OGA/InlineRepresentation95195cca-6134-4d92-bdc0-a6833623bdfe%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:747px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!440&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=nVfUzJUY15Y%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p align="center">After a ‘thoroughly enjoyable day’ spent as a Keeper, Jean is already plotting her next birthday surprise……to abseil down the Spinnaker Tower!!!</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-612990765085331165?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-76364663178030763802011-09-02T07:55:00.001-07:002011-09-03T04:47:11.516-07:00<p align="center">This time it was Dawn May’s turn to enjoy all the delights of being a ‘Keeper for the Day’. Dawn from Kent, spends most of her summers here on the Isle of Wight with her husband and children, and this summer thought she would try something different in her spare time whilst not busy working on the caravan site! </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:bf8ae026-343c-4d09-bbf2-dd13d82e4436" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!427&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ocmSVlDmT2w%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Dawn May- kEEPER FOR THE DAY" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4lAtxbHBDOk/TmDuYetQRgI/AAAAAAAADHY/k9NB-pNlRYA/InlineRepresentation15be2477-7d6e-464a-ad2f-f40faff18de7%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:840px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!427&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=ocmSVlDmT2w%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p>&#160;</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 679px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:76c80739-49dc-4765-9d74-4d63905a7204" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!432&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=aqBYM0K!Ces%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Dawn May- Keeper for the day 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-isxjQECpdI0/TmDuZF1klmI/AAAAAAAADHc/irE7r_xDcNo/InlineRepresentationb04b64a5-42b8-4e5c-83b8-400a35887fee%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:671px;text-align:right;" ><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=4fb0c254e60c31af&amp;page=browse&amp;resid=4FB0C254E60C31AF!432&amp;type=5&amp;authkey=aqBYM0K!Ces%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p></p> <p align="center">We hope to welcome Dawn and her family to the Park next year during their summer vacation!</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5391172831719937024-7636466317803076380?l=seaviewwildlife.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17557161864700757211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5391172831719937024.post-59370775792798343972011-09-01T07:51:00.001-07:002011-09-01T07:51:25.252-07:00<p align="center">Celebrating her 18th birthday, Kitty Howie was treated to a spend a day as a Keeper by proud Godmother Sally, our Gift Shop Manager. Kitty from Sanderstead has just finished her A- levels and&#160; has even more cause for celebration as she received three Grade A’s&#160; and has just been accepted into her first choice of University! </p> <p align="center">Although Kitty spends much of her time following her mum, Lynn’s, footsteps shopping in areas such Bond street (as we were told by Sally),&#160; she is very fond of animals so this gave her the chance to g