Supporting Rainforest Conservation with Plantasia Tropical Zoo
At Plantasia Tropical Zoo, we believe in the power of nature and the importance of preserving it for future generations. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Rainforest Concern, a remarkable organization dedicated to protecting one of the world’s most precious and endangered ecosystems: the rainforest. In this blog post, we will…
A Year-in-Industry!
Tackling Tarantulas and Harnessing Haku Saying ‘Goodbye’ to Year-in-Industry Students Amy and Maddy In September of last year (2022), we welcomed fresh-faced Swansea University Zoology students Amy Nash and Madelyn Jones to the Plantasia Tropical Zoo team. June (2023) marks the end of their ‘Year-in-Industry’ placements. Amy and Maddy are going to be greatly missed…
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
It’s here – World Environment Day 2023! This annual event, which is celebrated on June 5th every year, is a day to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. This year’s theme for World Environment Day is “Ecosystem Restoration” (#BeatPlasticPollution), which is focused on the conservation of the world’s diverse ecosystems. Many species…
THE BEST WAY TO STAY ENTERTAINED THIS MAY!
Looking for a way to keep your troops entertained this May? We’ve got the best family entertainment taking place all under one roof! We are excited to announce our new events calendar for 2023, kicking-off with the Little Mermaid on Saturday 27th May. A new partnership with Glass Slipper Events Wales will bring a whole…
YOUR EASTER ACTIVITIES…SORTED!
Build your Bucket List of things to do in Swansea this Half Term There are many great venues in Swansea to explore this half term. Lots of these can be short duration visits, so why not create your own mini BUCKET LIST to tackle in a day. Here are our Top 10 great ideas to…
THE FIJI BANDED IGUANA IS ENDANGERED, BUT WHY?
Have you met Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s very own Fiji Banded Iguana? He can be found greeting you with his wide bright blue and green stripes and a very long tail. This article will tell you a little bit more about these fascinating unique animals, with an explanation on how and why they are endangered…
AUTISM FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES
“The smallest of changes make the biggest of differences in ensuring your venue is inclusive and accessible to all” NAS Swansea BIAZA World Autism Acceptance Campaign BIAZA are excited to launch a brand new campaign, World Autism Acceptance, taking place 27 March – 2 April. During the week, they’ll be encouraging as many of their…
NEW YEAR – NEW EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
NEW for 2023: Here’s to a wonderful 2023 for all, and you can get your year off to an incredible start with our brand new events and experiences at Plantasia Tropical Zoo. VIP Animal Encounters: Launching on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January is a new way to get up close to our animals in…
THE LIFE OF A ZOOKEEPER
People have many different perceptions of what working as a Zookeeper actually involves, however by far the most overwhelming misconception I encounter is something along the lines of… “Wow you get paid to play with and cuddle animals all day, you have the best job in the world!” Now while the first half of that…
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED – AND INCREDIBLY CUTE!
The Egyptian Tortoise: The Egyptian tortoise is the second smallest tortoise species in the world and said to be no bigger than a baked potato! They can live for more than 20 years in captivity, however, their life span in the wild is currently unknown. They are herbivores and enjoy snacking on the flowers and…
TARANTULA TIME!
Have you met Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s very own Tarantulas? In the ‘Underground’ zone, you can meet Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s Mexican Red Knee and Goliath Birdeater tarantulas, safely secured within their cosy enclosures. Mexican Redknee Tarantula (Unamed) Goliath Birdeater Tarantula (Aragog) Colour: Black and brown hairs across the body, reddish bands across leg joints Leg span: 15-17cm…
LOTS OF LEAVES!
Have you ever wondered why the leaves on some plants look different to others? It’s because plants are adapted to the environment where they live. They use their leaves to help them get the right balance of light, water, and temperature, and to protect themselves from damage. This article will tell you why the leaves…