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Patagonian Mara

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.

White-faced Saki Monkey

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.

Rotataur

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.

Pitcher’s Sports Bar

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.

Picnic Planet

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.

Boma Café

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.

Metropolis Bar & Grill

One of Flamingo Land’s most luxurious restaurants, providing an extensive selection of fresh, wholesome, home-cooked food. You can also enjoy a glass of wine or choose from a selection of chilled bottled beers to accompany your meal.

Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs originated from South America where several different species can still be found. The ancestor of the domesticated guinea pig is thought to be the restless cavy, Cavia cutleri.

Flamingo

The name Flamingo derives from the Latin meaning flame. There are six species of flamingo, two of which are exhibited here at Flamingo Land. The remaining four are Andean flamingo, James’ flamingo, lesser flamingo and greater flamingo. Some species can be found in huge flocks of up to 1 million birds!

Emus

The Emu is a prehistoric bird that originated about 80 million years ago in Australia. They are closely related to ostrich, rhea, cassowary and kiwi. These are flightless birds (they have very short wings and very weak wing muscles), but they can run very fast.

Sulcata Tortoise

The Sulcata or African Spurred tortoise is the largest on the African mainland. They are native to the northern parts of Africa; Senegal, Niger, Chad and Ethiopia.

Lemurs

Lemurs are found on the island of Madagascar off the east coast of Africa. They are primates and found nowhere else in the world. Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; animals found here are unique to the island.

Hamadryas Baboon

The baboon is the largest type of monkey. Hamadryas baboons originate from Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Yemen. They prefer rocky desert and sub-desert regions. These very intelligent primates are endangered in the wild due to loss of habitat.

Mangabey

The White-crowned mangabey originates from the tropical rainforest areas of central and West Africa. The wild population has been reduced by over-hunting and destruction of habitat over the last 30 years. Remaining groups are living in separated fragments of forest and therefore exact numbers are not known, but there are not thought to be more than a few thousand left.

Meerkat

The Meerkat is a small mammal and member of the Mongoose family. They originate from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa.

Kafue Lechwe

Kafue Lechwe can only be found in the Kafue Flats area in Zambia, Africa. These lechwe live specifically in swamps and wetlands. Their hooves are long and wide-spreading which enables them to move easily on marshy ground.

Black Rhinoceros

The black rhino is one of the five species of rhino. Despite its name, this rhino is usually grey or brown in colour. It can be distinguished from its counterpart, the white rhino, by possessing a hooked lip as opposed to a wide square lip.