After a pregnancy lasting almost thirteen months, we’re thrilled to announce that our Brazilian Tapir ‘Tiggy’ has finally given birth. The baby boy arrived safe and well on Saturday 30th May and has been warmly welcomed by proud father ‘Woody’. This is the couple’s second son and will provide a younger brother for ‘Henry’, born in early 2008.

As with all Brazilian or Lowland tapirs (tapirus terrestris), ‘Edward’ has been born with distinct camouflage stripes. These will quickly disappear as his dark brown coat becomes fully grown at around six months of age. Reaching a body length of up to 2.5 metres, adults stand between 0.77 and 1.08 metres at shoulder height and are the largest wild land mammals living in South America.

With less than two weeks to go, Flamingo Land’s latest and greatest roller coaster, Mumbo Jumbo, is nearing completion! Within only a few short days the world’s steepest rollercoaster will be unleashed, ready to deliver an unforgettable adrenaline rush to thrill seekers everywhere.

Featuring an incline of 1120 from a high point of 30 metres, fearless passengers will ‘pull’ in excess of 4g, a force close to those experienced by jet fighter pilots. Costing over £4 million, the world-beating ride will be opened by Guinness World Records on 4th July 2009, when this world-record-breaking achievement by Flamingo Land will be officially recognised.

With all the changes at Flamingo Land over recent years, including a wealth of new rides, more animals and the development of a great new look and feel, we thought it was about time to begin recording the life of the park and zoo. So, after much deliberation, we believe we’ve found just the right person for the job!

Local photographer John Denton has built an enviable reputation for outstanding social and wedding photography throughout the UK and Europe, and is regularly commissioned by leading fashion and lifestyle magazines.

After months of hard work behind the scenes, today finally sees our two new websites go live! We hope you’ll all agree this moves both Flamingo Land Park & Zoo and Flamingo Land Resort into a whole new dimension, bringing us far closer to visitors old and new.

Over the coming months both sites will continue to evolve, delivering all the latest news, an interactive park map, more exciting photos and further information about our fantastic animals, sensational rides and unmissable entertainment. Later in the year we’ll also be launching a regular email newsletter, plus exclusive offers and events for online subscribers. So don’t miss out, use the form on the home page to register with us today!

Riverside One live entertainments arena has become increasingly popular with guests of all ages. This spectacular outdoor venue is now a must see attraction for every visitor.

Looking for meals bursting with distinctive stateside flavours? Then take a seat in our restaurant or alfresco dining area, put your favourite tune on the jukebox and prepare yourself for a taste sensation!

Without visiting the Udzungwa forest and seeing its majestic mountains for yourself, there’s no way of really appreciating the intense natural beauty of this endangered environment.

Flamingo Land’s Udzungwa Forest Project (UFP) is an integrated conservation, research and education project based in Tanzania. The project is aiming to break new ground for zoo-funded conservation by bridging the typically large gap between research and conservation.

During the last decade, the Park & Zoo have taken great pride in developing some of the most innovative and considered living environments for their extensive collection.

This ongoing programme will see many more changes taking place in future years. Now it’s the penguins’ turn, and the team look forward to creating a fantastic new home for them in time for the 2010 season.

It’s your chance to join Flamingo Land Resort’s very own Little Monsters, Mummy, Drac and Yeti, and travel with them through three scary worlds packed with family friendly fun!

This sensational spinning coaster creates rip-roaring, rotating fun.

Cyclosoar lets you control a truly interactive, high-flying experience.

Adopting an animal at the UK’s favourite zoo makes a truly unique gift or simply confirms your commitment to protecting some of the most endangered species from around the globe.

A unique opportunity to discover what it’s really like to work with the Flamingo Land collection. In a day packed full of new and exciting experiences, you’ll step behind the scenes to care for some of our rare and exotic creatures.

The Patagonian Mara is like no other rodent you’ve seen. However, with long hare-like ears and a body resembling a small deer, it’s built for speed.

Living in small family groups with one male, one female and their offspring, these primates are very different in shape and locomotion compared to most other primates, and are surprisingly fast and agile in their forest canopy home.

Want to sit back, relax and enjoy superb panoramic views? Then take a trip on Rotataur and we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.

Themed sports bar incorporating a mix of memorabilia from stars old to new, here you can enjoy reliving the memories of many great sporting moments.

Adjacent to Children’s Planet, here you’ll find a world of kid’s favourites including hot dogs, Mr Whippy ice cream cones and slush, plus hot and cold drinks too.

When it’s time to sit back, relax and take in the sights, the Boma Café’s canopied seating areas are well worth considering. Here you’ll be able to savour a selection of healthy or indulgent delights, whilst enjoying the colourful spectacle of our free flight aviary.