The Welsh Mountain Zoo - National Zoological Society of Wales - registered charity no.514108
The Red Squirrel is facing extinction in Wales
Threatened by non-native populations of grey squirrels, the red squirrel has been reduced to three remaining populations in Anglesey, in Clocaenog Forest and in mid-Wales
📸: Melanie Sharp
We love Flamingos at the 🥰
Chilean Flamingo's can be found at our Flamingo Bay but did you know there are 5 other species of flamingo including:
🦩Greater Flamingo
🦩American Flamingo
🦩Andea Flamingo
🦩James' Flamingo
🦩Lesser Flamingo
📸: Jayne Sedley
📸 It's 📸
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One of our ring tailed lemurs having a mid-snack epiphany 😲
They learnt they have night vision due to a reflective layer of tissue in their eyes called tapetum lucidum 👀
📸: Charlie Anderson
🌞 It's the ! 🌞
Enjoy the longest day of the year and a Summer of fun yet to come with us here at the 🐾
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/
A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth at The National Education Show! 🎓
Looking to book an exciting educational experience at the ?
Check out the link below ⬇️
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/education/educational-sessions
Reject the mid-week blues, embrace the Red Panda smiles 🥰
📸: Matt Rimmer
We continue the A to Z of Animals at the !!
F is for Flamingo 🦩
📝 The Chilean Flamingo has a light pink plumage, and stands at an average three and half feet tall
📝 Flamingos feed with their head upside down
📸: Shaun Wilson
🥪 It's ! 🥪
What better way to recharge during a great day out at the Zoo!
Enjoy our delicious Picnic boxes available now at the Safari Restaurant 🧺
From the 18th – 20th June planned roadworks are underway on Colwyn Bay's Old Highway road.
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is open as normal during this time. Please follow the signposted diversion to the entrance when visiting.
We thank you for your co-operation.
Monday morning snoozes 😴
📸: Georgie Willetts
This is a sign to flaminGO to the 🦩Flamingo Bay🦩 on your next visit to the 💖
📸: Matt Rimmer
🐧 Happy ! 🐧
From all of us at the Welsh Mountain Zoo we thank all of the amazing dads across the Animal Kingdom 👑
Want ENDLESS FUN with UNLIMITED visits year round?
Why not become a Zoo member? 🐾
🐧 The ultimate gift a Zoo membership is a fantastic present for all ages! 🐧
Find out more here👇
https://membership.welshmountainzoo.org/
Hari the Asian Short Clawed Otter enjoying some Sun😸
Feeling ✨fabulous✨ on a 🦩Friday🦩
📸: Cher Jade Coldrick
💙FREE* entry for Dads, Step Dads and Grandads to the Welsh Mountain Zoo on Father’s Day Weekend! 💙
To celebrate amazing Dads throughout the Animal Kingdom we're giving away FREE* tickets to Dads, Step-Dads & Grandads when accompanied by a pre-paid adult or child!
Excludes under 3’s tickets.
*For full details see link below ⬇️
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/events/fathers-day-2024
One of our curious Goeldi's Monkeys looking at what's in the post above 🤔
📸: Charlie Anderson
With the Summer season heating up now is the perfect time to plan your next Animal Encounter!
With Sea Lions, Primates, Meerkats and more to meet, treat yourself and a loved one to an unforgettable experience.
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/animal-encounters
📸: Melanie Sharp
Nothing quite beats a mid-week nap 😴
📸: Andrew Hutchinson
Join us at The National Education Show on the 14th June! 🐾
We will be highlighting the education programmes we offer and raising awareness of the conservation education work of the Welsh Mountain Zoo
The Welsh Mountain Zoo - National Zoo of Wales is proud to welcome Chris Mitchell as our new Chief Executive Officer.
Click below for more details on this momentous appointment ⬇️
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/news/welsh-mountain-zoo-makes-momentous-appointment
We continue the A to Z of Animals at the !!
E is for Emu
📝 The second largest bird on the planet by height, next only to the Ostrich
📝 Found in the woodlands of Australia, the Common Emu can weigh up to 60kg
📸: Shaun Wilson
Looking for the perfect Zoovenir? 🐾
The RE-PETs range is 100% made of ♻️ recycled ♻️ plastic bottles and available now in our Zoovenir Gift Shop!
Are you a photographer with a passion for conservation? 🤩📸
Look no further than the , where conservation comes to life!
Become a Volunteer photographer today ⬇️
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/about/volunteering-at-wmz
That feeling when you're making your way to a delicious snack 😋
📸: Georgie Willetts
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If you are unsure of any messages received from us, please call our offices at 01492 532938.
The Duality of Otter 😊🤨
Our Asian Small Clawed Otters are the smallest member of the otter family with their namesake deriving from the fact that their claws do not extend beyond the pads of their webbed digits 🐾
A little blep 👅 for a little Red Panda 💖
The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is categorised as Endangered on the IUCN Red List making our collaboration with the Red Panda Network an important part of our commitment to the conservation of species 🐾
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🌍HAPPY WORLD EARTH DAY!🌍 From Humboldt Penguins to Ring Tailed Lemurs you can make a world of difference with a #WelshMountainZoo Animal Adoption!! https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/conservation/animal-adoption #SupportingConservation #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #NorthWales
It’s 🥧#PiDay🥧 and our #meerkats are joining in on the fun with their own mealworm Pi! Scatter feeds such as these encourage the natural foraging behaviours that are observed in wild meerkat populations #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360
Enjoy a chill and relaxed afternoon at the Welsh Mountain Zoo with 15% off any hot drink when you use a WMZ Thermo Mug ☕ #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #NorthWales #coffee #chill
✨ WE’RE BACK OPEN TODAY FROM 9.30AM! ✨ Check out this video of our Snow Leopards, Padme and Sumbe, enjoying the wintery weather we’ve had over the past couple of days ❄️ #WinterWonderland #KeeperPics #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
✨ Santa's come early for our Meerkats! 🎅 🚨 Don't forget! THIS FRIDAY is THE LAST DAY (by 4pm) for us to post all gift experience letters/confirmations and adoption packages before Christmas! 🚨 #ChristmasIsComing #FestiveSeason #ZooniqueExperiences #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
🎅 BREAKFAST WITH THE ELVES last spots remaining! 🎄 Taste the magic of Christmas with a 45-minute interactive session with our Christmas Elves! Session includes: ☃️Topped character pancakes 💧 Children's soft drink 🎁 A Christmas Gift 📚 A short storytelling session from our Elves 📷 Lots of sELFie opportunities ✨ Adults can also enjoy a hot breakfast bap & a hot drink! ✨ £10.95 per child. £7.95 per adult. GF/V/VG options available on request. Please note: Admission tickets for the zoo must be purchased separately from this experience and are required for this experience. Children must be accompanied with at least one paying adult at all times. To book, visit 👇 www.welshmountainzoo.org/events #ChristmasIsComing #FestiveSeason #ElvesBreakfast #ChristmasWorkshops #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
🎄 Harri and Flick, have been enjoying their very own festive-themed enrichment! 🎄 #ChristmasIsComing #FestiveSeason #ChristmasEnrichment #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
You don’t want to miss our delicious character pancakes at our ‘Breakfast with the Elves’ Christmas event! 🥞🎄 Book now via our website! #Christmas2023 #BreakfastWithTheElves #WelshMountainZoo
Sumbe loves having some afternoon adventures! 🥹🐾 #FridayAfternoon #Sumbe #SupportingConservation #WelshmMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #TenTop #Eryri360
Padme has been out and about exploring today! 🐾#HappyMonday #Padme #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
Our Meerkats loved their Halloween-themed enrichment which was made by those who attended our spooky animal enrichment sessions this week and last week! 🎃 #SpookyEnrichment #Meetkats #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #Eryri360 #TenTop
Jochi is looking so grown up! Here he is enjoying some breakfast this morning! 😍🐫 #BreakfastTime #BactrianCamels #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
Bucky the barn owl loves his new enrichment 🥹🦉 #BarnOwl #KeeperPics #EnrichmentTime #WelshMountainZoo #SupportingConservation #NationalZooOfWales #TenTop #Eryri360
We’re obsessed with how cute Goose is! 😻 #MargayKitten #KittenPlayTime #WelshMountainZoo #SupportingConservation #NationalZooOfWales #TenTop #Eryri360
Our California Sea Lions love their enrichment play! 💦 #CaliforniaSeaLions #Enrichment #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
🐯 Our Sumatran Tigers, Budi (on the left), and Kinnara, are super adorable! 🐯 #KeeperVideos #BudiAndKinnara #SumatranTigers #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #Eryri360 #TenTop
Oh hello there! ☺️ #MondayAfternoons #HiFromTupac #AndeanCondors #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
🎉 We've got some super cute news! 🎉 Our Sea Lion, Casper, has become a Father to a male pup, just in time for Father's Day! 🦭 Here's a peek of little Monty’s arrival into the world! 🥰 Mum, Sofia, and baby are doing really well, with inquisitive Monty already taking a dip in the pool! 💦 You may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Monty this Father's Day weekend, but he’ll be staying super close to Mum and Dad and may not always venture onto the beach. Don’t worry if you can’t spot him this weekend, as we’ll be overloading you with progress pics of this cheeky character ❤️ #NewArrival #HelloMonty #FathersDayWeekend #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
Morning munching! 🐢 #MondayMornings #BankHolidayMonday #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
🐻 Our Eurasian Brown Bears have also been celebrating our 60th anniversary this week with their own 60-themed treats! 🐻 #Celebrating60Years #DiamondAnniversary #EurasianBrownBears #SupportingConservation #WelshMountainZoo #NationalZooOfWales #Eryri360 #TenTop
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The Welsh Mountain Zoo, is a zoological garden located near the town of Colwyn Bay in Conwy County, Wales. The zoo was opened on 18 May 1963 by the wildlife enthusiast and naturalist Robert Jackson. The zoo covers an area of 37 acres.
