Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park 2023
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On June 30th, the farm announced they opened a new area called the Rare Breed Area to the public in July, which has exhibits for Suffolk Punch horses, rare breed pigs, sheep, and cattle.
Rare Breed Area Announcement! | Some very EXCITING news! We are so proud to announce that our new, Rare Breed Area will open this July! For the first time ever you can access park... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park - Facebook
On July 4th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4+?) Indian peafowl hatched.
Sound up for this one! You may have spotted at the park we currently have some adorable baby peafowl! These little guys are currently exploring the... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
On June 23rd, the farm announced that (0.0.2) Cameroon sheep and a (0.0.1) Somali sheep was born.
Somali and Cameroon Lambs! | Introducing our adorable little Somali and Cameroon lambs! Have you had a chance to get a glimpse of these guys? Visit us this weekend! Book Your... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
On June 28th, the farm announced that a (0.0.1) domestic goat (breed not specified) was born.
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On July 1st, the farm announced that a (0.1) Suffolk Punch horse was born.
The extraordinary Annabelle has welcomed a little Filly into the world over the weekend! All of us here are so excited with this news! A very special... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
Somali and Cameroon Lambs! | Introducing our adorable little Somali and Cameroon lambs! Have you had a chance to get a glimpse of these guys? Visit us this weekend! Book Your... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
On June 28th, the farm announced that a (0.0.1) domestic goat (breed not specified) was born.
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
On July 1st, the farm announced that a (0.1) Suffolk Punch horse was born.
The extraordinary Annabelle has welcomed a little Filly into the world over the weekend! All of us here are so excited with this news! A very special... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
On June 30th, the farm announced they opened a new area called the Rare Breed Area to the public in July, which has exhibits for Suffolk Punch horses, rare breed pigs, sheep, and cattle.
Rare Breed Area Announcement! | Some very EXCITING news! We are so proud to announce that our new, Rare Breed Area will open this July! For the first time ever you can access park... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park - Facebook
On July 4th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4+?) Indian peafowl hatched.
Sound up for this one! You may have spotted at the park we currently have some adorable baby peafowl! These little guys are currently exploring the... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
On August 4th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) greater rheas hatched which are now on exhibit.
Rhea Baby News! | One of our Curators, Tom, has exciting news from our Rhea paddock to share! You can come to visit our lovely Greater Rhea family this summer!
Book... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
Rhea Baby News! | One of our Curators, Tom, has exciting news from our Rhea paddock to share! You can come to visit our lovely Greater Rhea family this summer!
Book... | By Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park | Facebook
I have read the article about Lost Lands of the Tundra and it's very exciting to hear they are getting new wolves and other new species.
Question is though when are the wolves due to arrive and where would they be arriving from ?
They seem to be coming from South Lakes.
Right. I know other places that houses wolves but exciting times for Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park to have them for the first time.
Hi All. I just noticed this whilst I was on Facebook a moment ago and it said something about ‘Big ? Rescue – A Jimmy’s Farm Story’ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=863122848516644&set=a.322064459289155
So, the poster in the link above shows four species - three of them (the arctic wolf, arctic fox and white-tailed eagle) would all be new to the park and the fourth (the reindeer) are already at the zoo.
The description for the upcoming film mentions rescuing animals from a zoo that is closing down abroad. That is presumably the fourth new species - all the others have been or could be easily-sourced from places in the UK.
The description for the upcoming film mentions rescuing animals from a zoo that is closing down abroad. That is presumably the fourth new species - all the others have been or could be easily-sourced from places in the UK.
Kalaw
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Judging by the cover, the four species are Arctic Foxes, Arctic Wolves, Reindeers and Golden Eagles, it would seem. Not quite the Polar Bear or pinniped that we were hoping for, but it is nice to see that more than just mammals are being included.
EDIT: Apologies for cross-posting with @DesertRhino150 ! If the Reindeer are already at the zoo, then perhaps there is still an unrevealed fourth species, and if the fact that they are waiting till last to reveal it gives me hope that it could be something exciting, but I suppose I shouldn't speculate.
I've never visited the Park in person but taking the train on Friday from London to Ipswich, I passed it, which you can see on the hillside, and saw an Arctic wolf from the window - bit of a surprise. Checked the website shortly after but saw no mention of the species so I'm glad to hear I'm not seeing things haha.
Could the paw print on the cover be that of a polar bear ? Looks very similar to ones show when searching for one on Google
Kalaw
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Don't want to speculate too much, but between that paw print, and the fact that they are getting the fourth species from a now-closed zoo overseas (the individuals at Peak Wildlife Park came from Orsa Rovdjurspark in Sweden, which is closing down, and still has two adult females yet to have found a home), I think it is almost certain that Polar Bears are the fourth species.
Alwaysevergreen
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Definitely Polar Bears, they have been waiting on final things coming into place, but earlier in the year it was said that the four species to go in the Tundra section would be Arctic Wolves, Arctic Foxes, Reindeer and Polar Bear.
An Eagle is clearly now in the mix, but the exhibit is meant to be opening in the next month, but if you visit the Zoo, you can clearly see some vantage points a huge exhibit with a massive lake, which is similar to both YWP and Peaks Polar Bear setups.
An Eagle is clearly now in the mix, but the exhibit is meant to be opening in the next month, but if you visit the Zoo, you can clearly see some vantage points a huge exhibit with a massive lake, which is similar to both YWP and Peaks Polar Bear setups.
Rajang-GOAT
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From what I can tell ZTL now lists Jimmy's Farm as having the wolves. It is under "Wolf", but this category is also said to include "Artic Wolf".
The arrival of the polar bears has as good as been confirmed in the latest IZES grapevine magazine, but I have a feeling there be another species or 2 to follow.....
Anyway I have polar bears an hour away this will be great, Jimmy's farm membership beckons ....
Anyway I have polar bears an hour away this will be great, Jimmy's farm membership beckons ....
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I just been to Google last night and just now and I noticed this about the wolves to be rehomed from South Lakes Safari Zoo to Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park. Have a look at this Arctic Wolves re-homed by Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park
And it's finally revealed! The new tundra habitat is reportedly the largest of its kind for Polar Bears in Europe. It seems sadly however that one of the Bears passed prior to their journey to the UK. There's also brief mention in the instagram post today of another Bear that is being rescued in the near future.. Not a Polar, but a Brown Bear! 
Jimmy Doherty on Instagram: "We are delighted to announce the arrival of our first polar bears here at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park. 
A journey that started with a request for help. We were made aware of the imminent closure of Orsa Predator Park in Sweden that has recently been sold to developers. The staff in Sweden were ordered to dispense of all animals & any that could not be removed were to be put to sleep. We knew we had no other choice but to help. This was a rescue mission and a race against time. We have now constructed a world class facility, Europe’s largest polar bear reserve. The first of its kind in the south of England for three decades. Like all rescue missions, total success is not guaranteed. Despite all the efforts of experts from around the world we have suffered the loss of one of the bears before she arrived in her new home. Upon veterinary post-mortem it was established that the bear had an unknown heart condition from an early age that sadly meant she passed away. That we couldn’t save both bears, is incredibly sad. However we must celebrate the fact that we have now saved Ewa! I want to thank our team in the UK, the team in Sweden, national & international experts, wonderful construction teams & providers, in achieving what, at times, seemed the impossible. Ewa has now found her forever home with us here at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park. She is joining the UK’s largest pack of Arctic wolves as well our resident herd of reindeer in a new development that has open pastures, beautiful woodland, deep ponds & lakes. It is an area that we have called the ‘Lost Lands of the Tundra.’ It is our aim to highlight the importance of one of the world’s most beautiful but fastest disappearing habitats. We can’t wait to share it with you all when it opens on 21st October 2023. Our mission doesn’t stop here. There are many more animals that need our help. We are already taking steps to save another incredibly individual. His name is Diego… a beautiful brown bear, who is on borrowed time. If you want to help you can simply watch our documentary, ‘Big Bear Rescue’ which you can download it by clicking the link in our bio. Jimmy x"
The Lost Lands of the Tundra. Polar Bears, Artic Wolves, Reindeer
Jimmy Doherty on Instagram: "We are delighted to announce the arrival of our first polar bears here at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park.
A journey that started with a request for help. We were made aware of the imminent closure of Orsa Predator Park in Sweden that has recently been sold to developers. The staff in Sweden were ordered to dispense of all animals & any that could not be removed were to be put to sleep. We knew we had no other choice but to help. This was a rescue mission and a race against time. We have now constructed a world class facility, Europe’s largest polar bear reserve. The first of its kind in the south of England for three decades. Like all rescue missions, total success is not guaranteed. Despite all the efforts of experts from around the world we have suffered the loss of one of the bears before she arrived in her new home. Upon veterinary post-mortem it was established that the bear had an unknown heart condition from an early age that sadly meant she passed away. That we couldn’t save both bears, is incredibly sad. However we must celebrate the fact that we have now saved Ewa! I want to thank our team in the UK, the team in Sweden, national & international experts, wonderful construction teams & providers, in achieving what, at times, seemed the impossible. Ewa has now found her forever home with us here at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park. She is joining the UK’s largest pack of Arctic wolves as well our resident herd of reindeer in a new development that has open pastures, beautiful woodland, deep ponds & lakes. It is an area that we have called the ‘Lost Lands of the Tundra.’ It is our aim to highlight the importance of one of the world’s most beautiful but fastest disappearing habitats. We can’t wait to share it with you all when it opens on 21st October 2023. Our mission doesn’t stop here. There are many more animals that need our help. We are already taking steps to save another incredibly individual. His name is Diego… a beautiful brown bear, who is on borrowed time. If you want to help you can simply watch our documentary, ‘Big Bear Rescue’ which you can download it by clicking the link in our bio. Jimmy x"The Lost Lands of the Tundra. Polar Bears, Artic Wolves, Reindeer
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