Trotters is home to many exotic and endangered species from around the world, but what many visitors will not realise is that we are constantly working to help some more down to earth creatures.
As well as the 25 acre park, Trotters belongs to a larger estate which includes working farmland, thousands of metres of hedgerows, river and lake shores and woodland. Throughout the estate we have been developing natural areas which could become the perfect habitat for native species such as adders, toads, common frogs and grass snakes. In light of a recent nationwide survey which has highlighted an alarming decline in our native reptile and amphibian species, it is clear that provision of these ‘safe haven’ areas is vitally important for the conservation of the biodiversity of our local countryside. Trotters’ reptile keeper Adam would especially like to see the numbers of these species flourish, as he has a keen interest in these often vulnerable species.
Wildlife conservation is one of Trotters primary objectives, be that for the African Mandrill or the common frog. Habitat protection and enrichment around the Estate, as well as on the park, is an on going process that you can read more about here.
You can read more about the decline of our native reptiles and amphibians by clicking here.
