This week we’re celebrating Polar Bear Week (27th October – 2nd November), which was founded by our partners Polar Bear International. First held over 10 years ago, the annual event coincides with the time when polar bears have congregated on the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Canada, to wait for the sea ice to… Continue reading Polar Bear Week
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International Rhino Day
Today is National Rhino Day, a day dedicated to celebrating these beautiful creatures and raising awareness of the many organisations that work tirelessly to help Rhino conservation. At the WildLife Foundation, we have been involved for years in the conservation and preservation of Rhino species. The arrival of baby Rocco, who can be seen at… Continue reading International Rhino Day
Ukrainian Lions celebrate their first summer of freedom in Yorkshire
The Lions of Ukraine, which Wildlife Foundation supported in rescuing, are celebrating their first summer of freedom in Yorkshire far from the ravages of the Russian invasion. Aysa and her three cubs, Emi, Santa, and Teddi who were rescued earlier this year by Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Wildlife Foundation have settled into their new home… Continue reading Ukrainian Lions celebrate their first summer of freedom in Yorkshire
International Tiger Day
Today is International Tiger Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about tiger conservation, celebrating their beauty, and taking action to protect these incredible animals from extinction. At the Wildlife Foundation, we are proud to have previously partnered with Wildcat Alliance to support the Amur tiger. We are celebrating this day by sharing facts and… Continue reading International Tiger Day
Rhino conservation success
The award-winning Wildlife Foundation is raising funds for endangered rhinos following the birth of a rare Eastern Black Rhino at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The arrival of baby Rocco, who can be seen at the award-winning park’s rhino reserve, was a significant moment in the European breeding programme for the species whose numbers have dropped to… Continue reading Rhino conservation success
Endangered species wins prestigious photography award
A stunning image of a maned wolf, an animal supported by the WildLife Foundation, taken at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, has won a prestigious photography award. Paul Schofield captured the moment a maned wolf appeared from behind trees into a winter evening’s light at the park’s Atlantic Forest and it won him the Mammal Category of… Continue reading Endangered species wins prestigious photography award
WildLife Foundation celebrates 10 years of Project Polar
The WildLife Foundation is celebrating 10 years of “Project Polar,” one of the largest polar bear reserves in the world, and home to six polar bears – Nobby, Hamish, Luka, Indiana, Yuma, and Sisu. Rangers hold daily talks about the polar bears and collect funds for the Foundation, a charity based at the park. The… Continue reading WildLife Foundation celebrates 10 years of Project Polar
World Giraffe Day
Today is World Giraffe Day, a day which was originally established by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (G.C.F.) to shine a spotlight on the global conservation needs and the amazing qualities of these majestic long-necked creatures. At WildLife Foundation, we proudly support giraffes, which are sadly classed as venerable on the IUCN red list. In the… Continue reading World Giraffe Day
Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Cub Celebrates First Birthday at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A critically endangered Amur Leopard cub tears into her presents as award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrates the milestone of her first birthday. Playful Auckley, the only surviving cub of her species born in Europe last year, enjoyed a meaty treat before ripping her gifts apart. As ever her mother Kristen, who was introduced to… Continue reading Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Cub Celebrates First Birthday at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
World Otter Day
Every year, on the last Wednesday of May, conservationists celebrate World Otter Day, established by the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF). This day draws attention to otters, celebrates their unique charm, and raises awareness and support for their global conservation. At WildLife Foundation, we proudly support the giant otter, one of the 13 otter species. All though… Continue reading World Otter Day