A family of hippos will enjoy "21st-century accommodation" at Longleat Safari Park, with plans submitted for a brand-new house and indoor pools to bring back the endangered species. The new hippos are part of plans to house the animals for the first time since the death of much-loved female hippos Sonia and Spot at Longleat.


The safari park have announced plans to introduce new indoor pools, behind-the-scenes tours and a hippo house in efforts to reintroduce the endangered species.

Family of hippos could enjoy state-of-the-art home and swimming pools

Two of the tiger cubs tucking into a pumpkin.

Ginger Biscuit, Dora-Boo, Seeka, and Heidi – have been treated to pumpkins by keepers as part of their regular enrichment activities.

Four rare tiger cubs tuck into pumpkin treats for Halloween

Despite Thursday's ascents being cancelled due to weather conditions, over 100 balloons ascended on Friday morning.

Hot air balloon mass ascent over Longleat in 75th anniversary festival

The Kirk's dik-dik calf was born to first time parents, Daenerys and Dario.

Adorable tiny antelope born at safari park weighs less than a kilo

Keepers at Longleat Safari Park said it is proving to be an 'exciting' year for new arrivals. 

'Baby boom' at safari park as flamingo chicks, tiger cubs and sea lion pups born

Now four weeks old, the cubs have their eyes open and are starting to formulate what they see and what they hear.

Personalities of four rare tiger cubs 'starting to show', keepers say

Their large ears enable them both to hear their prey and to dissipate excess body heat.

Tiny fennec fox kits hand-reared by keepers

The three young males Themba, Ajani and Lunis have arrived ahead of mating season and keepers are hoping there will be romance in the air this spring.

Trio of cheetah brothers settle into their new home

The joey was growing inside the pouch for seven months before it took its first peek at the world.

Baby wallaby emerges from mother's pouch

A pack of endangered African painted dogs have moved into Longleat Safari Park. 

Endangered African painted dogs arrive at safari park 

This new enclosure will house African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs or Cape hunting dogs.

Safari park to build new 'dangerous animals' enclosure

Yani had been living along for years after her partner died.

Fresh start for 'lonely' koala who found new family at safari park

The two males, which were born at the end of June, are developing well and hitting key milestones.

Meet the adorable red panda twins born at Longleat

The Sky Safari will be held at Longleat Safari Park from 8 to 10 September.

All you need to know about 2023 Longleat Sky Safari

Longleat Safari Park is running its Sky Safari hot air balloon event for another year.

West Country Longleat Safari Park

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