However, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert owned two – one black and one white!Īt the Children's Zoo, our three alpacas came to us in October 2015. Archaeological finds have proved just how essential alpacas were to the Incas, with alpaca remains found buried in the floors of houses, presumably as offerings to the Gods!Īlpacas have been in Europe since the 19th century, mostly in zoos. The Incas highly valued alpaca for their beautiful fleeces, which were reserved for Inca royalty. Treasured by the Inca, these ancient animals can still be found, living 4,000 metres above sea level in the South American Andes. We do love all animals, but some of ours are easily frightened so we ask you not to bring your dogs into the zoo.Īlpacas have quite a colourful history. Open in all weathers come rain or shine (and the occasional snow), our friendly animals are always happy to welcome you to our Children’s Zoo. Our little Children’s Zoo plays a big role as part of a nationwide breeding programme for our native reds, and we’re proud to provide them with a home. You’re also likely to catch a glimpse of our native Red Squirrels playing inside purpose-built runs and cages. Including our notoriously, noisy peacocks. We’re also home to rabbits, potbellied pigs, Herdwick sheep, African pygmy goats, guinea pigs and a colourful, eclectic mix of birds. There are our three alpaca musketeers Jim, Mally and Topaz and Lenny and Charlie our jovial rescue donkeys.
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Our zoo is free to enter, and we have an array of animals ready to give you a warm welcome.
We’re incredibly proud that after all these years, we’re still here! The Children’s Zoo at Walton Hall and Gardens started life in the early 1960s as a set of six aviaries.
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