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The bears are coming: Wildwood Escot prepares to welcome first ever bear cubs

By Wildwood Devon on Dec. 03, 2020

As Christmas approaches, the wildlife park near Ottery St Mary has begun work on a new woodland home for two bear cubs who will move to the park early next year. Wildwood Escot received an early Christmas present this December when it was granted planning permission to build an exciting new woodland…

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Devon dormouse pups bring hope for the species amidst covid restrictions

By Wildwood Devon on Oct. 01, 2020

The first ever litter of endangered hazel dormice pups has been born at wildlife conservation charity ‘Wildwood Escot’ in Devon, in the midst of conservationists’ struggle to continue their work under the restrictions of the pandemic. The hazel dormouse is becoming a rarer sight, with populations…

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Wildwood Escot launches new up-close animal experiences

By Wildwood Devon on Sep. 07, 2020

From September, for the first time ever, visitors to wildlife park and conservation charity Wildwood Escot will be able to get closer than ever before to some of England’s most iconic species, with the Park’s exclusive new ‘Feeding Encounters’. Featuring wolves, red squirrels and a much-loved arctic…

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