Visitors get chance to see exciting new arrivals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this bank holiday

Award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park is gearing up for a sunny Bank Holiday weekend offering visitors the chance to see some exciting new arrivals.

This spring, YWP has welcomed some incredible species, including capybaras, red pandas and a titi monkey.

The resort has also recently celebrated more success after receiving an award from TripAdvisor for being the second most popular zoo in the UK.

Dr Charlotte MacDonald, Director of Animals at YWP, revealed: “We have had several new arrivals at the park, who will be enjoying the spring sunshine this Bank Holiday weekend.

“Chip and Dale, the capybara brothers, have become firm favourites. The duo arrived from Gaia Zoo in the Netherlands earlier this month.

“They are very sociable and are enjoying exploring their new home.

“With their partially webbed feet and thick bodies, they spend a lot of time in the water, especially in this warmer weather.

“We have also welcomed an adorable titi monkey, who was born on 17th April to second-time parents Jessie and Javari.

“The family live in the same Amazonas reserve as Chip and Dale.

“The baby is in great health and is being nurtured by both mum and dad. It will soon be playing with big brother Jovi, who was born in June last year.

“As well as having strong family ties, the bushy-tailed primates are also known for their loud, vocal communication, which can be heard throughout the park.

“The family have already become popular amongst visitors.”

The rare Titi monkeys are typically found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru and can live up to 20 years.

The capybaras and titis can be found in YWP’s Amazonas reserve, which transports visitors to the Amazon rainforest and is home to some incredible South American species.

Dr Charlotte added: “Guests can also visit Alice and Zemi, the red pandas who have just been introduced.

“Alice has been at the park for four years now, but Zemi is a new arrival.

“They have been introduced with hopes that they can contribute to the conservation of their endangered species when Zemi is older.

“They are getting on well and can be found exploring the trees of our Himalayan Pass reserve.”

Visitors can also discover the world of Pangea, the immersive, pre-historic dinosaur experience, home to more than 30 life-sized moving roaring dinosaurs.

From the terrifying T-Rex to the villainous velociraptors, there is everyone’s favourite Jurassic characters in the middle of Yorkshire.

The Hive, located at the entrance to the park, offers a free-admission shopping, dining and entertainment experience.

Dining options in the Hive include the Wild Café Bistro, which offers all day delicious food and drinks and an immersive themed experience restaurant Evolution.

It is also the location of the Hex Wildlife Hotel, right next to the Park’s entrance.

A select number of the 104 rooms overlook the Park, where you can spot sea lions, maned wolves and wake up to the sound of the lions’ roars.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which puts conservation at the heart of all its activities, offers an unrivalled walk-through experience, coming almost face-to-face with some of the world’s most beautiful and rare species, including Amur Tigers, Giraffes, Black Rhinos and Polar Bears.

The Yorkshire Wildlife resort boasts The Hex Wildlife Hotel and The Yorkshire Hive, a shopping, dining and entertainment village.