2023 Highlights at Ponderosa Zoo With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our lovely customers, old and new, for your continued support. As 2023 comes to an end, we’re delighted to share our highlights with you all from the last 12Read more ⟶
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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 ⟶
May Half Term Events at Ponderosa Zoo
May Half Term Events at Ponderosa Zoo Join us at Ponderosa Zoo during May Half Term as we invite some very special guests to keep you entertained. Monday 30th May Crafty Devilz are back for your daily dose of circus fun, and Jimmy Jammy Joe’s Super Magic Show is back by popular demand! At selectedRead more ⟶
Introducing the BRAND NEW Lemur Bay
Introducing the BRAND NEW Lemur Bay Introducing our brand new Lemur Bay, an extension of our already well-loved beach. We have a brand new jumping pillow where you can bounce away for the whole day! All the jumping is sure to work up an appetite which is why a food hut will be right nextRead more ⟶
Easter at Ponderosa
Easter at Ponderosa Zoo Join us at Ponderosa Zoo during the Easter school holidays as we invite some very special guests to keep you entertained. Monday 11th April: Crafty Devilz are back for your daily dose of circus fun! Tuesday 12th April: There’s a little bit of magic coming to Ponderosa. Join us at Lakeside Restaurant forRead 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 ⟶
2021 Highlights at Ponderosa Zoo
2021 Highlights With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment say thank you to our loyal followers and visitors who’ve joined us at the zoo. 2021 has been a busy one for us here at Ponderosa Zoo and it seems like the perfect opportunity to reflect one of our busiest yearsRead more ⟶
Christmas Trail Answers
Christmas Trail Answers Thanks for taking part in our Christmas Trail! The festive answers can be found below. Let us know how many answers you got right – share your score on Facebook or Instagram. 1 View answer North Pole 1: Where is Santa’s workshop? 2 View answer 9 2: How many reindeer does SantaRead 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 ⟶