One of our red-bellied lemur’s eats and embraces the first on site produce grown.
The Idea
In a pioneering step toward sustainability and conservation, Zoo Food at Shaldon Wildlife trust has launched an innovative on-site allotment that grows fresh vegetables specifically for the animals in its care
More than just fresh produce
This is also a move that is cutting costs and reducing carbon emissions. The benefits go beyond diet. By cutting down on food transportation, the zoo has significantly lowered its carbon footprint. It’s also saved money, reduced packaging waste, and added an educational component for visitors who can see sustainable animal care in action. Not only does it help feed the animals but it is also a holistic approach for providing novel food items and enrichment.
Zood Food’s on site Allotment at Shaldon Zoo
The second plot for growing food for the animals.
Shaldon Wildlife Trust Meet the Meerkats Experience
Our Second plot off site
At the heart of the initiative is Harry Coleman and Jo Mackenzie, 2 Shaldon Wildlife Trust volunteers. The pair have transformed a patch of underused land at the zoo and 2 plots at the Shaldon Allotment site into thriving gardens that now supplies leafy greens, herbs, and vegetables for a variety of species — from meerkats to marmosets and titi Monkeys to tamarins.
Zoo Food Events Calendar
Come visit our stalls where we sell many products from Jam’s, Chutneys and many other fresh organic produce. All proceeds go towards Zoo Food at Shaldon Wildlife Trust to support our ongoing conservation of endangered wildlife.
Next time you shop online you can help support by shopping via the easy fundraising cause.