The New Forest Wildlife Park

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With a 2.4m wingspan, the white-tailed sea eagles are magnificent. They went extinct in the UK in the 20th century, but ...
02/09/2026

With a 2.4m wingspan, the white-tailed sea eagles are magnificent. They went extinct in the UK in the 20th century, but are making a historic conservation comeback. 💚

They remain a species requiring ongoing conservation attention but, following successful reintroduction programmes, White-tailed Sea Eagles can now be spotted in Scotland's Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Loch Sunart and on the Isle of Wight.

See them on your next New Forest day out! https://f.mtr.cool/gxvqzrfqmx

WE ARE CLOSED THIS THURSDAY ‼️Due to a planned interruption to our electricity supply by Scottish and Southern Electrici...
01/09/2026

WE ARE CLOSED THIS THURSDAY ‼️

Due to a planned interruption to our electricity supply by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), New Forest Wildlife Park will be closed for the entire day on Thursday 3rd September.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding 💚

When Bank Holiday Monday is almost over.. 😒
31/08/2026

When Bank Holiday Monday is almost over.. 😒

30/08/2026

David the hedgehog is putting his brain to work! 🦔

Our clever rescue hedgehog absolutely LOVES a puzzle feeder and always gets straight to work figuring out how get to his food!

Giving our animals enrichment is one of the most important parts of our keepers jobs. By providing our animals anything that encourages natural behaviours will help to improve both their mental and physical health!

Want to treat David and our other residents? Check out our wishlist and see how you can help! 🎁
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The balls are out, the otters are splashing and absolutely nobody will be having a quiet weekend! 🦦💦Join us this bank ho...
28/08/2026

The balls are out, the otters are splashing and absolutely nobody will be having a quiet weekend! 🦦💦

Join us this bank holiday weekend and see what our otters get up to as they make the most of their favourite floaty toys… and cause their usual amount of chaos! 😜

📸 - Helen Pinchin

Ever wondered what an otter eats, or why a lynx has those iconic ear tufts? Get the answers straight from the experts du...
27/08/2026

Ever wondered what an otter eats, or why a lynx has those iconic ear tufts? Get the answers straight from the experts during your next summer day out in Hampshire! 🦉💚

Our dedicated keepers host daily talks and feeding sessions where you can learn all about them!

🔗 Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/rnl2nqss4j

Please check the board at the entrance when you arrive for any daily updates or special event timings.

Our harvest mice love fresh branches to climb and explore. Being the only animal in Britain to have a prehensile tail, t...
26/08/2026

Our harvest mice love fresh branches to climb and explore. Being the only animal in Britain to have a prehensile tail, these tiny mice are expert climbers using their tail like a fifth limb! 💚

📸 - Clare Lodwidge

August may be slipping away, but the fun isn't! 💚There is still time to head to the New Forest for late-August adventure...
25/08/2026

August may be slipping away, but the fun isn't! 💚

There is still time to head to the New Forest for late-August adventures under our cool, ancient woodland!

Did you know we are the only wildlife park in the UK home to four different otter species? From watching their natural aquatic antics to spotting our magnificent European grey wolves, every moment here connects you to native wildlife.

Book your day out: https://f.mtr.cool/os906l5tmw

Meet Lyra! 🐺✨The wait is over… it’s time to introduce the name of our beautiful female European grey wolf!Lyra is a smal...
24/08/2026

Meet Lyra! 🐺✨

The wait is over… it’s time to introduce the name of our beautiful female European grey wolf!

Lyra is a small summer constellation in the northern sky, featuring one of the brightest stars in the sky. We thought it was the perfect name for her, elegant and distinctive.

Lyra has been settling into her new surroundings and getting to know her male companion, Kainuu. We’re excited to watch their bond and personalities develop as they explore their new home together 🐺🐺

Now you know their names… keep your eyes peeled for Lyra and Kainuu on your next visit! 👀

📸- Helen Pinchin

Ferret is a name with a rather sneaky meaning! 👀It comes from the Old French furet, which can be traced back to the Lati...
21/08/2026

Ferret is a name with a rather sneaky meaning! 👀

It comes from the Old French furet, which can be traced back to the Latin fur, meaning “thief”. And with their curious nature and talent for sneaking into places they probably shouldn’t, it’s a name that suits them perfectly!

Their long, slender bodies are suited to squeezing through narrow tunnels and underground burrows. This is one of the reasons domestic ferrets have been used for centuries to help hunt rabbits, following them into their warrens and flushing them out 🐇

📸 - Clare Lodwidge

Address

Deerleap Lane Longdown, Nr Ashurst
Totton
SO404UH

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+442380292408

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