🌟 Fame has gone to Rico’s head! 🌟
Rico the prehensile tailed porcupine was a super star in his first ever public talk, and those who came to Winter Nights got to see him highly active, munching on his evening snacks 😍
You can see Rico in our exclusive evening feeding time talks at Winter Nights on 13th and 20th December ✨
#batterseapark #thingstodoinlondon #rico #porcupine #asmr #winternights
Winter Nights at the Zoo kick starts tonight and we cannot wait to welcome you all into the zoo after-dark! ✨
In true British December fashion, the weather could be a little damp - but that won’t stop us from getting into the festive spirit! ☔️
Gates open at 5:30pm - see you there! 🥳
🌟 Winter Nights at the Zoo kicks off this Friday 🌟
Preparations are well under way! We’re delighted to have this event sponsored by Pines and Needles Battersea Park, and they have offered 10% off trees from their Battersea Park site with a valid Winter Nights ticket! 🌲
Ticket link in bio 🎟️
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❄️This December, discover wildlife under the stars at our exclusive after-dark event Winter Nights! ❄️
Enjoy festive performances and carols, Christmas games and crafts, lantern-lit keeper talks, and delicious seasonal treats. Meet Rico the porcupine, harvest mice, donkeys, and sheep.
Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get yours here: https://www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/whats-on/events/winter-nights-at-the-zoo/
#WinterNights #ZooLights #FestiveFun #FamilyFun #London
🚨More Snacks Needed For Feather 🚨
✨ Discover your favourite animals under starlight at Winter Nights at the Zoo! ✨
🌙 This December there’s 3 special evenings to enjoy the zoo after the sun goes down. As darkness falls, the zoo comes alive with festive performances, seasonal treats and exclusive talks all about our amazing animals!
💛Included in your admission ticket, you’ll get the opportunity to meet and learn more about many of our animals after dark. You’ll join our keepers to discover the secret lives of our armadillos, harvest mice and Rico, the prehensile-tailed porcupine!
Book your tickets here: https://tickets.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/event-tickets/61434?catID=59091&
#BatterseaPark #Winter #London #RicoThePorcupine #ChristmasEvents #LondonWithChildren #KidsDaysOuts #WinterNightsAtTheZoo
Friday tea time with Rico 💛🌽
🍃 Meet Rico, our handsome prehensile-tailed porcupine! These incredible climbers use their unique tails to grip and support their bodies whilst climbing through the forest canopy in search of leaves, fruits and nuts.
⚠️ Sadly, this species is facing growing threats in the wild, mostly through widespread habitat loss due to human encroachment in their native range. Conservation efforts to protect their natural habitat and increased support of sustainable forestry practices can make a huge difference to conserving this species into the future.
✨ Discover exclusive animals talks by lantern light at Winter Nights at the Zoo ✨
⏳With just 10 days left to recieve our early birds discount on your tickets, there’s no better time to book!
🌙 This December there’s 3 special evenings to discover wildlife under the stars. As darkness falls, the zoo comes alive with festive performances, seasonal treats and exclusive talks all about our amazing animals!
💛Included in your admission ticket, you’ll get the opportunity to meet and learn more about many of our animals after dark. You’ll join our keepers to discover the secret lives of our armadillos, harvest mice and Rico, the prehensile-tailed porcupine!
Book your tickets here: https://tickets.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/event-tickets/61434?catID=59091&
#BatterseaPark #Winter #London #RicoThePorcupine #ChristmasEvents #LondonWithChildren #KidsDaysOuts
Experience the magic of the zoo after dark! ✨
❄️This December, for the very first time, we are opening the gates after hours for you to enjoy the zoo under twinkling lights! Not only will you enjoy exclusive lantern-lit animal talks for the whole family, you’ll listen to an exciting schedule of performances, accompanied by festive mulled wine, warming hot chocolate and delicious BBQ food by Ruffled Truffle ♥️
There's a 10% Early Bird rate if you buy your tickets before the 31st of October!
Taking place on 6th, 13th, and 20th December from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, the zoo will be filled with festive cheer. You will see how the zoo's residents prepare for bedtime and observe their nocturnal habits. You’ll also get to meet and greet the friendly farm animals! 🐐
The seasonal Winter Lodge will host a fun selection of festive crafts, games and activities for all ages.
Each night will feature live bandstand performances that range from choirs and classical quartets to contemporary soloists. There will be plenty of opportunities to sing along to carols and festive tunes.
Find out more 👉 https://www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/whats-on/events/winter-nights-at-the-zoo/
Book your tickets 🎟️ 👉 https://tickets.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/event-tickets/61434?catID=59091&
#WinterNights #BatterseaParkChildrensZoo #BatterseaPark #Thingstodoinlondon #RicoThePorcupine
Who wouldn’t want a video of Rico eating breakfast to brighten up a cold Monday evening?
#rico #porcupine #cuteanimal #batterseazoo
Happy international zookeeper day to our incredible animal team! 💚
🐒 Today we are celebrating the dedicated work of our amazing animal team, and the collective effort that modern zoo keepers across the globe play in the fight against extinction.
🌍 Rain or shine, our keepers work tirelessly to provide the highest level of care to the incredible species living at the zoo, whilst inspiring the next generation of conservationists, educating our visitors and contributing to our commitments with international conservation programmes.
💪🏼 Many people say our keepers have the best job in the world (and they can confirm, it is!), but they are much more than just expert caregivers to our animals! Zookeepers are animal behaviourists, researchers, expert-poo pickers, vet nurses, chefs, trainers, inventors, public-speakers, teachers, gardeners and pro coffee and tea makers… And don’t even get us started on what they can achieve with a pack of cable ties!
So today we want to say thank you to our team, Jamie, Lizzy, James, Eliza, Rosie & Jack.
And extend our thanks to our fabulous colleagues at our sister site The New Forest Wildlife Park ❤️
🥰Thank you for the countless days working in the pouring rain, thank you for always going above and beyond and thank you for the love and passion you bring each and every day to our animals and our visitors.
BIAZA ABWAK #InternationalZookeeperDay #InternationZookeeperDay2024
Did you know you can send enrichment gifts straight to Rico the prehensile-tailed porcupine, and your other favourite animals 💚
🐾 Everyday, our keepers provide our animals with imaginitive enrichment aimed at encouraging natural behaviours, a vital part of providing the highest standards of animal welfare.
🥕 Here you can see Rico using his sharp teeth and gripping claws to grasp and gnaw through this woven nest in search of his food. This sort of enrichment also encourages him to utilise his strong prehensile tail, supporting his heavy body whilst he uses his hands to grip onto his enrichment 💚
If you’d like to send a special gift straight to your favourite animals from our Amazon enrichment list, Rico would be very grateful! And we will of course share videos of them using your treats! 🎥
Click here to send gifts straight to Rico: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1GVZHYR3ED8XF/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
Thank you!
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