Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

Have you heard our feature on the How Many Geese podcast yet? 🪿 The nature based podcast How Many Geese recently visited Watatunga, and Molly made it her mission to change their minds about deer and antelope being 'boring'. After deep diving into their diversity and unique qualities, we're thrilled to say they’re now 100% converted enthusiasts. They recorded the podcast right here in the reserve, and they were blown away by what we do for conservation and animal welfare. Listen here - https://lnkd.in/e5eji-Wv #podcast #PodcastGuest #naturepodcast #conservation #britishwildlife #wildlifeconservation #deer #antelope

Last Chance for this year! We are offering the unique experience of leaving the trailer and approaching our animals on foot under the supervision of our guides, allowing you to compose the perfect photo! These are the only tours that allow you to leave the trailers and are two and a half hours to three and a half hours long so you can guarantee the best shot. What are you waiting for? Join us for one of our unforgettable photography tours: Tutored photography workshop on the 20th of October  Guided Photography workshop on the 27th of October  https://lnkd.in/dYPaj75e Photo Credits: Gareth Clifford #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifereserve #safaritour

Have you ever wondered what our animals get up to when no one's about? This blackbuck seems to be starting his own hair salon... we think he needs a bit more practice... #blackbuck #cameratrap #behindthescenes #conservation #wildlifereserve #wildlifephotography

We have become members of the British Deer Society! Like us, the BDS educates and inspires people about deer. They raise awareness about wild deer and the issues surrounding them. They ensure wild deer in the UK are respected and valued while being kept healthy and at sustainable numbers, so they can benefit biodiversity and the wider environment. We are excited to share our passion for deer and protecting their welfare. Learn more about their work at www.bds.org.uk #britishdeer #britishdeersociety #deer #protectwildlife #conservation #wildlifeeducation #britishwildlife

The reserve is action packed at the moment with a new Kafue Flats Lechwe calf, our Red Crowned Cranes coming out of soft release, our new bongos, Javan peacock chicks, the 3 Bustard females showing themselves more and all the antics our animals usually get up to. What better time to get your camera out and capture the action! Join Professional Photographer Helen Black for a tutored photo experience - 22nd September. https://lnkd.in/ef_fSV3G Photo credit: Helen Black #wildlifelovers #phototour #photography #photographytour #photographynorfolk #conservation #wildlifephotography #Watatunga #photographylovers #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotographer

We are now the only zoo in Europe to house a bachelor Bongo group consisting of 3 males capable of breeding!! Meet our 2 new handsome Bongo bulls, Arusi on the left and Mwisho on the right. Today we know that there are less than 100 Eastern Mountain Bongo left in the wild. Having these two is very exciting as hopefully one day the European captive population can contribute towards re-release prospects. For now, we aim to provide important support to the captive breeding programme (EEP) by assisting in holding surplus breeding males that are not needed at present but may be needed one day. Photo credit: Gareth Clifford #conservation #bongos #wildlifereserve #ConservationEfforts #wildlifeconservation #mountainbongo #norfolk

Do you work with or know young people in King's Lynn & West Norfolk who are unemployed or inactive? If they are aged 16-30 years old, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to get a taste of the #visitoreconomy #hospitality sector with Watatunga Wildlife Reserve next week - through BOOST and the #VENI project - and could even lead to work or training. Email BOOST to find out more boost@norfolk.gov.uk or scan the QR code below Lisa M Cook, Jo Mckenzie-English, Lisa Taylor, Karen Chapman, Andrew Wheeler, Valerie Watson Brown, Christopher Adlem, Neil Mason, Pete Waters MBE, Toby Matthews, Mark Walker MSc CMgr MCMI, Claire Skipper, Jemma Curtis, Phillip Eke, Ben Sampson

This year we have been conducting ecological surveys on our reserve to create a baseline of the invertebrate and reptilian populations that can be found at Watatunga. Our overall aim is to see what the levels of diversity are across the reserve and to see if we have any rare or endangered species! We will then use this information to target our conservation efforts over the next few years; for instance, if we find a rare species, we can plant specific crops to encourage an increase in the population size. In the end, this is a unique tool to make the conservation at Watatunga more effective for native species. #conservation #ecology #invertebrates #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #reptiles #norfolkwildlife

Passionate about wildlife photography and looking to enhance your skills? Imagine being guided by a photography expert, capturing stunning shots of Water Buffalo, Roan Antelope, Bongos, diverse bird species, and more. Join us on September 8th for an exclusive photography experience led by specialist Helen Black. This is more than just a workshop—you'll have the rare opportunity to step off the beaten path and approach your subjects on foot for that perfect shot. https://lnkd.in/ef_fSV3G #photography #wildlifephotography #photographylovers #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotographer #wildlifelovers #photographytour #photographynorfolk

We're now booking educational trips for the next academic year! If you know any educational institutions looking to enrich their curriculum with impactful experiences, we offer tailored trips for schools and higher education. Our updated education page on the website provides all the details. We're excited to partner with more institutions in the coming year. Know someone in the education sector? Tag them below to share this opportunity. #schooltrip #conservation #naturelearning #educational #educationalexperience