New Forest Wildlife Park, Wildlife park in Hampshire, England
New Forest Wildlife Park is a conservation facility set within woodland landscape in Hampshire, featuring separate areas for otters, wolves, lynx, and other British and European species. The grounds include two adventure playgrounds, a cafe, and wheelchair-accessible paths connecting the different animal zones.
The park opened in 1998, starting as a small animal sanctuary that gradually expanded into its current conservation center. Over the years it has grown to house a diverse collection of animals representing multiple European species.
The park hosts daily keeper sessions where staff demonstrate animal behaviors and answer questions from visitors about wildlife native to Britain and mainland Europe. These interactions help guests understand how different species live and what they need to survive in the wild.
The park sits near Southampton with convenient access via the A35 and onsite parking available for visitors. Plan to spend several hours exploring the different animal zones, and try to catch the keeper demonstrations that happen throughout the day.
The park runs a specialized breeding program for European bison, animals that were wiped out across the continent by 1927. These breeding efforts contribute to international reintroduction projects for this nearly extinct species.
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