AY CARUMBA! – Chilean Flamingo chick caught practising some flamenco poses!

Our Chilean Flamingo chicks are now around 5-7 weeks old and starting to be much more bold – standing out in the open with the adult birds, stretching their legs and generally getting the hang of being Flamingos.

These images, captured earlier today show the youngsters copying many of the adults’ stretches and stances – resulting in a juvenile Flamingo Ballet of poses!

Ventnor TV visits Basil!

Well you never know who may be reading the lonely hearts column...in Basil's case it was Luisa from Ventnor TV!

After reading Basil's ad in the County Press, Luisa decided to come and see Basil for herself as well as visit some of the other animals at the park. Ventnor TV is a volunteer based project used to create interest in local news and events on the Island!

Head Keeper Tara was interviewed by Luisa and her very well behaved son who happily fed the Wallabies, whilst Basil who was not so well behaved persisted in head butting me! I also introduced Luisa to 'Dippy' our friendly Humboldt Penguin and also our beautiful Chilean Flamingos that were bred at the park last season.

Apart from the howling icy wind I think Luisa and her son got the footage they were hoping for so if you would like to see Basil misbehaving please check out Ventnor TV at http://www.ventnortv.com/ in the coming week!

Celebrating the arrival of our Chilean Flamingo chicks!

We're thrilled to announce that our Chilean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus Chilensis) have hatched three chicks so far this season. Having had a two year lull in our breeding programme these chicks are particularly special!