Zoological Collection
Situated around Knowsley Hall on the ancestral estate of the Earl of Derby, the reserve is home to many different animals including elephants, giraffes, lions, bongos, tigers and baboons. The Derby Estate have a tradition of keeping animals, ever since the famous artist and nonsense-poet Edward Lear was employed there in the 19th century to paint pictures of the Earl's collection. Smaller animals, including domestic pets, are also kept on site as part of the attractions for visitors. The 'Bug House' provides a collection of smaller animals including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, iguanas and a kingsnake.
- Barasingha
- Pere David's Deer
- Cape Buffalo
- African Forest Buffalo
- Fallow Deer
- African Wild Dog
- Amur tiger
- African Lion
- Red-necked Wallaby
- Emu
- Nilgai
- Chital
- Blackbuck
- Bongo
- Brow-Antlered Deer
- Wildebeest
- Red Lechwe
- Sitatunga
- Ankole cattle
- Olive Baboon
- White Rhino
- Eland
- Ostrich
- Bactrian Camel
- American Bison
Read more about this topic: Knowsley Safari Park
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