Special treats for animals at Curraghs

Tue, 07 Apr 2020

Supporters of the Curraghs Wildlife Park are asking animal lovers to help fund some novel equipment for the Wildlife Park’s animals.

From a paddling pool with balls and a broom base scratching post to entertain the lynx sisters, to special feeders to puzzle the gibbons and webbing for laid back lemur hammocks, Supporters need funds for materials such as timber, chains, bamboo and plastic tubing.   

Kim Etherton, SCWP Chair said: “It is well known in zoo circles that animals watch what their human visitors are up to so our animals are really missing everyone whilst the Wildlife Park is closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Your donations will be used to buy or make a variety of novel ways to keep the animals occupied during this time – and you can look forward to some very entertaining posts as they explore their new “toys”.

Kathleen Graham, Curraghs Wildlife Park General Manager said: “our keepers are flat out maintaining our enclosures and keeping the animals healthy and well fed so we would really welcome this help. Hopefully, it won’t be too long before visitors can watch our animals enjoying their special treats”.

You can find out more about how to donate via their Facebook page.

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