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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Wins Another Top Award
09 October 2023
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has picked up another prestigious accolade, winning a Gold Award from VisitEngland again.
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Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Cub takes first steps outside
11 September 2023
The only surviving critically endangered Amur Leopard cub born in Europe this year takes its first steps into its reserve at award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Amur leopard are believed to be the rarest big cat in the world.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park welcomes two endangered Cheetahs to newly developed enclosure
16 August 2023
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is thrilled to announce that two magnificent Northern Cheetahs are joining its growing family of big cats.
Darcy and Brooke will move into the newly-developed Cheetah Territory that covers 10,000 square metres of specially designed habitat. Cheetah Territory opens to visitors on Friday August 18th.
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Sea Lion Pups Take Their First Swim
20 July 2023
It’s a nervous and exciting moment when a young one takes their first steps and sea lion Lara stays close by while her one-month-old pup wriggles into the water.
Awkward and uncertain to start with, the pup is soon gliding elegantly through the clear pool, closely followed by adoring mum.
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Sea Lion Pups born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
03 July 2023
The first cute arrival was born on June 21st, to mum Lara, 15. The second pup was born to Bailey, 15, Lara’s best friend, on June 30th. Both pups are thriving.
The births were captured on the park’s CCTV.
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Critically endangered Amur Leopard cub born
22 June 2023
The birth of a critically rare Amur Leopard cub – a significant step forward in the battle to save the species – was caught on CCTV.
