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.
The Meerkat is a small mammal and member of the Mongoose family. They originate from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa.
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.
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.
There are currently 9 different sub-species of giraffes roaming the plains of Africa. One of the most endangered are the Rothschild’s with only a few hundred remaining in the wild.
Originating in the south west of Ireland, these are the smallest British cattle breed, standing at approximately one metre tall at the shoulder, but are also quite stocky with adults usually weighing 45-55 stones.
The Shetland pony is a small, but very adaptable Pony and therefore is a good animal for many different environments, it can make a wonderful riding pony, even for children whom often use the Pony as their first mount.
2012 sees fear take to the skies at Flamingo Land Resort with the launch of our latest, truly terrifying ride…
As an alien mothership draws ever closer to earth, its dark forces threaten to destroy mankind’s very existence. With Metropolis facing certain doom, our bravest warriors must take to the skies in a valiant attempt to defeat the evil invaders…
The UK’s first and only motorbike launch coaster lets you ride at lightning speeds on the tallest and fastest creation of its kind in the world!
Although the coast may only be a few miles away, a visit to our Splish Splosh interactive water play area gives you all the enjoyment without the drive.
Flamingo Land Resort’s latest suspended coaster takes family fun to new heights, creating a soaring, swooping sensation!
Take care when you climb aboard our African riverboat with its haunting black magic theme, you’re about to be taken on a spine-tingling journey deep into the unknown.
Vortex lets you experience all the sensations of riding a storm without leaving the safety of dry land!
With its seven-seater capacity, this junior vertical drop ride is great entertainment, introducing kids to a free fall experience.
Travel back to the Wild West and experience the thrills of riding aboard a runaway engine and its carriages. The most spectacular of the three junior coasters on offer, our Runaway Train is family friendly too.
A fantasy world of giant taps, leaky water towers and a volatile volcanic geyser… it can only be Flamingo Land’s famous Splash Battle!
At Flamingo Land Resort, our Gallopers deliver all the traditional fun of this truly British carousel ride.
