Cornwall’s wildlife is diverse, thanks to its varied landscapes, including rugged coastlines, moorlands, woodlands, and farmlands.
You will be able to find so much wildlife here at Hendra too, right on the site – read on to find out more.
Whether you are visiting an animal related attraction to if you are spotting wildlife out and about on your own, animal lovers will love Cornwall’s wildlife.
Animal Attractions in Cornwall
Visit one of these amazing attractions and get acquainted with your wild side!
Padstow Lobster Hatchery – A conservation attraction
Get up close with the lobsters! From babies to giants! The Lobster Hatchery is a research and education charity and an award-winning family-friendly visitor centre. Here you can see conservation in action! All located in the beautiful Padstow, which can be reached via the Atlantic Coaster, which goes past Hendra this year too!
Newquay Zoo – just a stone’s through from Hendra
Newquay Zoo is a lovely zoo, just down the road from Hendra. Here you will find lemurs, farm, reptile house (spot the sloth!), monkeys, red pandas, otters, penguins and more. With a clear focus on conservation, there’s also educational talks, play areas, gardens, and seasonal events.
Lost Gardens of Heligan – great for Farm Animals
The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of Cornwall’s best loved attractions. There’s so much to explore with a variety of gardens, from formal to working gardens, and of course the jungle area, with their very own Burmese Rope Bridge!
Heligan has so much wildlife too, with birds like a kingfisher or a humming bird hawkmoth. There’s also Heligan’s Farm, where you can see chickens, ducks, cows, sheep, goats and horses.
Cornish Coastal Wildlife
Visit Cornwall’s coastline and discover the wildlife that Cornwall has. Quieter times are better, so maybe pick the morning or evening.
You can see seals, porpoises and dolphins on Newquay’s coastline. Seals love Newquay harbour, looking for scraps from the fishing boats. Dolphins and porpoises have often been spotted off the headlands too.
On the beach, you can find a variety of different sea creatures such as jellyfish (be careful!), crabs, and starfish! The beach is full of treasures and surprises!
Also, you can see different birds, such as gannets, diving for fish, and on the Gannel Estuary in Newquay, you can spot wading birds. Remember to give the wildlife enough space and be respectful.
Wildlife at Hendra Holiday Park
Hendra is a wildlife haven, with our acres of beautiful green parkland, nestled in the countryside.
Here you will find our award-winning grounds, with a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees. You will find manicured grounds, as well as wild-flower areas in the further touring fields.
Our Park is our home, your home, and the local wildlife’s – so we all have to work together!
We have four beehives – which can be seen (from a distance!) in Blackberry field. We’ve also provided two bee hives to local farms to help with cross pollination.Families can collect a self-guided walking nature trail leaflet from reception, which helps to educate families on nature and the environment. There is also the Nature Rangers* which is guided by our very own Ranger, AJ. AJ has lots of interesting and entertaining facts. At the end of the tour get your very own certificate.
You also might be able to spot bird boxes around the park, we’ve added 50 boxes around the park to create little homes for our flying guests!
We also have our bat boxes on the gable side of the playloft, as well as our bug hotel near Oak toilet and shower block!
So what are you waiting for? Wild about Hendra? Wild about Cornwall? Book your stay with us now!
