Summer Holidays at Ponderosa Zoo

Summer Holidays at Ponderosa Zoo Join us at Ponderosa Zoo this Summer as we invite some very special guests to keep your little ones entertained.  Monday’s at Ponderosa If the children are clowning around this summer and need to release some energy, join the Crafty Devilz for some summer fun and a circus workshop, everyRead more ⟶

Pere David’s Deer

Pere David’s Deer (Elaphurus davidianus) FUN FACTS Animal Class: Mammals. Distribution: China – Extinct in the wild. Habitat: Valleys, grasslands, reed beds, marshes. Diet: Herbivores. They mainly eat grasses and occasionally aquatic plants. Appearance: Tan coat in the summer which changes to grey in the winter with large, partially webbed hooves. Size: Adults can weigh upRead more ⟶

Conservation at Ponderosa

Conservation at Ponderosa Zoo! Our mission is to inspire people of all ages and abilities through Zoo-led education and engaging experiences, helping to ensure the survival of species and biomes for future generations with the aim of contributing towards active conservation. We aim that all of our customers have a fantastic day out whilst learningRead more ⟶

Kinkajou

Kinkajou (Potos Flavus) FUN FACTS Animal Class: Mammals. Distribution: Central and South America. Habitat: Tropical forests. Diet: Omnivorous. They mainly eat fruit and nectar, but willoccasionally eat eggs, insects and small vertebrates. Size: They can reach up to 190cm in length including their tail. Lifespan: In the wild they can live up to 20 yearsRead more ⟶