Weight
Up to 80kg
Less than 2kg when newborn
Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
Our aardvark adventures
Frankie and Nacho, two female aardvarks, joined us in 2017 and have been stealing our hearts ever since. Benny, a male, joined the group in 2018. It wasn't long before sparks flew and our first baby aardvark, a major milestone in our care and conservation, was born in the autumn of 2020.
Aardvarks among us
Although aardvarks are not endangered, humans remain their biggest threat. Developments such as the use of pesticides in farming reduce the insect population upon which the aardvarks rely. Also, landowners are known to cull aardvarks due to the damage caused to their land by the holes the aardvarks dig to find food.
Did you know?
Abandoned aardvark burrows provide shelter to other species such as African wild dogs, snakes, and birds, contributing to their local ecosystems and supporting biodiversity.
VIP Aardvark Experiences
One in a lifetime up close opportunities with our aardvarks
Aardvarks can be found in the Walking Safari
Put your shoes on, it’s time to meet furry, scaly and feathery friends on foot. From snoozing koalas to snapping crocodiles, see how many animals you can spot.
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