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JoB198 said:
My OH has found his invaluable at Whipsnade - might be to do with his height. He's found there are some places which exclude tripods - I think it's like the 'no professional photography' slant rather than amateurs - but thanks for the reply :)
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It's always each to their own. I find the camera attracts enough attention without adding a big pole to it, though for bird reserves people don't care as much as they will often have scopes etc. I've seen people using tripods at Whipsnade, even though mine is in the car I can't say I am tempted to join them!
 
I always carry, and often use, my monopod - I have never had a complaint about it. It is partcularly useful for reaching over stand-off fences, so that I stay behind the fence but the front of my lens is on the other side - however I always check the postion and behaviour of my subject first and I would never do it with sensitive species
 
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We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of Caramel, our much-loved female Eurasian elk.

In recent months, Caramel had experienced increasing difficulty maintaining weight and her mobility had seriously declined. After thorough assessment and continued monitoring by our dedicated animal care team and veterinary specialists, the compassionate decision was made in Caramel’s best interest.

Caramel was a cherished presence at Wildwood Trust. Her distinctive vocalisations and gentle nature made her a favourite among both staff and visitors, often catching guests by surprise with her unexpected ‘conversations’.

She brought joy to thousands and played an important role as an ambassador for her species. Caramel will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared for her, visited her, and supported her throughout her life at Wildwood Trust.
 
Other 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On April 18th, the zoo announced they started construction on a new exhibit for their domestic chickens. The zoo also announced they will acquire 2+ domestic chickens (breed(s) not specified) in the future once the exhibit is complete.

7.6K views · 235 reactions | Lynx development, Wolf Walkway and so much more!! Exciting times ahead at Wildwood Trust. Huge thank you to our friends at @dartmoorzoo for their help in providing a temporary home for our Lynx whilst we complete this exciting work What a summer it’s going to be! ️ Mark Habben - Director of Zoological operations #wildwoodtrust #kent #lynx #wolf | Wildwood Kent

On June 22nd, the zoo announced that 2 Soay sheep were born, which are on exhibit.

5.9K views · 255 reactions | We have Soay Lambs! Just look at these two bundles of cuteness!! New arrivals to the Wildwood family, just in time for the summer season. That noise in the background is our chough by the way They’re clearly thrilled by their new neighbours too! See if you can spot our lambs on your next visit! #wildwood #kent #canterbury #whitstable #herne #lambs #soaysheep | Wildwood Kent

On July 30th, the zoo announced they helped release 50 water voles into the wilds of Surrey, where they were once locally extinct.

30K views · 723 reactions | Water voles return to Surrey! Once extinct in the county, the iconic water vole is back on the Upper Hogsmill River. Today, we celebrated the return of 50 water voles to the Chamber Mead wetland, a major milestone for urban rewilding and biodiversity in Surrey. Thanks to years of restoration work led by South East Rivers Trust the reintroduction expertise of Citizen Zoo and Wildwood Trust and support from Epsom & Ewell Borough Council who facilitated the project, this much-loved species now has a thriving wetland home again in Epsom & Ewell’s green heartland The Hogsmill River is a rare urban chalk stream, and the creation of the Chamber Mead wetlands has turned this once-threatened site into an ideal place for nature to recover. With breeding support from Wildwood Trust and funding from the Natural England Species Recovery Programme, together we’ve reversed nearly 20 years of local extinction. Natural England #Rewilding #HogsmillRiver #UrbanNature #SpeciesRecovery #NatureRecovery #Biodiversity #ChalkStream | Wildwood Kent

On April 18th, the zoo announced they started construction on a new walkway between the grey wolves and the Eurasian lynxes.

7.6K views · 235 reactions | Lynx development, Wolf Walkway and so much more!! Exciting times ahead at Wildwood Trust. Huge thank you to our friends at @dartmoorzoo for their help in providing a temporary home for our Lynx whilst we complete this exciting work What a summer it’s going to be! ️ Mark Habben - Director of Zoological operations #wildwoodtrust #kent #lynx #wolf | Wildwood Kent

On July 19th, the zoo announced that 2 wild boars were born, which are on exhibit.

131K views · 4.4K reactions | We have boarlets!!! The stripes. The nose. THE EARS! Well done to our proud mum and welcome little ones to the Wildwood family | Wildwood Kent

On October 3rd, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) European lowland bison was born, which is now on display inside the bison rewilding exhibit.

10K views · 452 reactions | We have a new bison calf!!! The Blean herd has welcomed its third generation of wild bison in just three years. These ecosystem engineers are transforming Kent’s ancient woodland as part of the Blean Bison project in partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust , creating space for countless species and showing how powerful rewilding can be in restoring balance to nature! Mark Habben, Director of Zoo Operations at Wildwood Trust: “From the very beginning, what we always imagined for this project was something much larger than what happens here alone. Its early success has been nothing short of groundbreaking, and the birth of a third-generation calf within this herd is living proof of that progress. “Our hope is that bison from here - carrying the incredible genetics we see thriving - will eventually establish new herds and begin shaping comparable landscapes across the UK. In that way, the work started here can ripple outward, restoring ecosystems, renewing connections to the land, and inspiring a vision of what’s possible far beyond this one place.” To learn more about this award winning project, visit our website: https://wildwoodtrust.org/conservation-and-rewilding/conservation-projects/blean-bison-project/ | Wildwood Kent
 
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