The sun is out and spring has sprung,
Animals everywhere are giving birth to young.
Where can you see calves, lambs and chicks?
Just take a look at this list of six!
Chessington World of Adventures, Chessington, Surrey
Shanga, the Western Lowland gorilla, gave birth on Thursday 19th April! They don’t know the gender yet so the little baby doesn’t have a name but we’ll know within the next few months. Find out more here.
Windmill Animal Farm, Ormskirk, Lancashire
Say hello to Anastasia, the Gloucestershire Old Spot, and her adorable piglets. See a range of lambs, from the Swiss Valais, to the rare breed Herbridean! Find out more here.
Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire
** Get 20% off of tickets when you book with Picniq! **
Why not visit baby wallaby Newt? He is being hand-reared by keepers who carry him around in a rucksack after he was found abandoned. Don’t worry though, he’s springing into action now! BOOK HERE.
C&J’s Animal Park, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Everyone will love this animal park. Come to see the baby pygmy goats, lambs, bunnies, and even pay a visit to the baby chinchilla! Find out more here.
Miller’s Ark Animals, Hook, Hampshire
New lambs and tiny Pygmy goat kids have arrived over the Easter period. Lots of chicks, ducklings, miniature donkey foals too. Don’t forget to take a look at the new litter of 5 adorable piglets! What more could you want? Find out more here.
The Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, Scotland
Credit: RZSS
Take a trip to see the first polar bear cub to be born in the UK for 25 years! He hasn’t yet been named but head over to their Facebook page where you can vote for your favourite name – be quick, the poll closes on 26th April! Find out more here.
Bucklebury Farm Park, Reading, Berkshire
There’s an abundance of springtime lambs to be found at this countryside farm. Take a look at the piglets that were born earlier this month, and see if the goose eggs have hatched yet! Find out more here.
Ferry Farm Country Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
You’ll find baby rabbits, piglets, calves and lambs at this fun-filled country park. If that wasn’t enough excitement for your kids, they can even have a go on the go-karts and indoor soft play area! Find out more here.
ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, London
Credit: ZSL London Zoo
** Get 19% off of tickets when you book with Picniq! **
Marilyn the two-toed sloth gave birth earlier this year and you’ll find her infant clinging on to her for up to 12 months! The gender hasn’t been revealed yet but will be within the next few months. BOOK HERE.
What have you been up to? We’d really love to know! Someone else might love it, and really want to go! If you’ve got ideas, suggestions or reviews, you can shout all about it on whatever channel you choose!
Lets go on a Picniq! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or tag us on Instagram using #PicniqUK!