Turns out Derek the Flamingo chick is actually female

DNA analysis of the egg shell has confirmed that Derek is in fact female

Flamingo Chick Derek hatched 2019

By Becky Waite

See behind the scenes photos, news and videos.

First ever Caribbean Flamingo chick

Hatched successfully on 19th August and on two-hourly feeds of a special ‘fish soup’ prepared by Keeper Becky.

A seven year old girl inspired to help save vultures raises over £200

Summer returned to Paradise Park to present her money tub to the keepers

Summer shines a light on the plight of vultures

Summer shines a light on the plight of vultures

First Flamingo Egg in Ten Years

The parents are very attentive, swapping incubation duties and continually tending to their nest.

Three very cute Purple Gallinule chicks

Three Purple Gallinule chicks are doing well after losing their mum.

Families join in Snowdrop planting

Many thanks to all the families that joined us on Mother’s Day 2019 for snowdrop planting, in an area we […]

Wildlife Hero Quiz

Runs until 24th October 2024

New Wildlife Hero Quiz, launched this Easter!

HRH Prince Charles hands-on with Cornwall’s Red Squirrel Project.

Back in March 2012, two of Paradise Park’s female Red Squirrels went to Trewithen Gardens to live in a new […]