The Yorkshire Wildlife Park. 14th August 2019. Picture by Simon HulmeThe Yorkshire Wildlife Park. 14th August 2019. Picture by Simon Hulme
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park. 14th August 2019. Picture by Simon Hulme

Two endangered puppies born and a shot wallaby rescued - here's what happened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in 2019

It's been an interesting year at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park with two endargered puppies being born, lemurs licking ice lollies to cool down and the rescue of a wallaby that had been shot.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 1st Jan 2020, 06:00 GMT

Here is each magical moment in 2019 at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

The year began with the Amur Tigers enjoying the winter snow as temperatures dropped closer to those of their natural habitat in Russia. Only 500 Amur Tigers survive in the wild.

1. January Amur Tigers

The year began with the Amur Tigers enjoying the winter snow as temperatures dropped closer to those of their natural habitat in Russia. Only 500 Amur Tigers survive in the wild. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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The country's only Polar Bears enjoyed a freezing delivery in February- mountains of ice. UnsurprisinglyNissan, Pixel, Victor and Nobby thought their half term treat was grrrr-eat.

2. February Polar Bears

The country's only Polar Bears enjoyed a freezing delivery in February- mountains of ice. UnsurprisinglyNissan, Pixel, Victor and Nobby thought their half term treat was grrrr-eat. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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The park is home to four giraffes: Jambo, Jengo, Behansin and Palle help to raise awareness over conservation efforts as there is an estimated 1,500 giraffes remaining in the wild.

3. March Giraffes

The park is home to four giraffes: Jambo, Jengo, Behansin and Palle help to raise awareness over conservation efforts as there is an estimated 1,500 giraffes remaining in the wild. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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April marked ten years since the doors first opened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park won international acclaim in 2010with the rescue of 13 lions from a run-down zoo in Romania.

4. April Lions

April marked ten years since the doors first opened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park won international acclaim in 2010with the rescue of 13 lions from a run-down zoo in Romania. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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In May a heart-warming image of a baby lemur at YWP with his parents won a prestigious photography award. The image entitled Safe Hands was taken by photographer David Roberts.

5. May Lemurs

In May a heart-warming image of a baby lemur at YWP with his parents won a prestigious photography award. The image entitled Safe Hands was taken by photographer David Roberts. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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As temperatures soared in June the animals allenjoyed the sun. While the Polar Bears dived into their pool, and the Lemurs enjoyed ice fruit lollies, the heat loving Meerkats decided to bask in the sun.

6. June Meerkats

As temperatures soared in June the animals allenjoyed the sun. While the Polar Bears dived into their pool, and the Lemurs enjoyed ice fruit lollies, the heat loving Meerkats decided to bask in the sun. Photo: Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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