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Flamingo Land

A resort in North Yorkshire combining a drive-through safari, zoo, theme park and holiday village.

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10

Last updated

13 Jun 2026

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Latest from Flamingo Land

Flamingo Land Resort launches seasonal touring pitches

Flamingo Land Resort launches seasonal touring pitches

Flamingo Land Resort has introduced a new seasonal touring pitch service, allowing visitors to keep their caravans on-site year-round without the need to hitch and tow between visits. The service offers flexibility for regular guests to visit the zoo and resort throughout the season.

Flamingo Land displays two species of Malawi cichlids

Flamingo Land displays two species of Malawi cichlids

Flamingo Land is home to two species of Malawi cichlids: Metriaclima xanstomachus and Labidochromis chisumulae, both members of the mbuna group that inhabit rocky lake shores. These territorial fish have varied diets including algae, plankton, and invertebrates, with males typically larger than females.

Metriaclima xanstomachusLabidochromis chisumulae
Flamingo Land Resort features pacu in animal collection

Flamingo Land Resort features pacu in animal collection

Flamingo Land Resort has highlighted the pacu, an omnivorous freshwater fish native to South America, in its animal information content. Pacu can live around 20 years, grow up to 1 metre in length and weigh 20kg, and resemble young piranhas before becoming more solitary as they mature.

Pacu
Flamingo Land Resort features Fly River Turtle educational content

Flamingo Land Resort features Fly River Turtle educational content

Flamingo Land Resort has published information about Fly River Turtles, highlighting their swimming abilities and physical characteristics. The post describes how their limbs enable propulsion and steering, and notes differences between males and females including size and tail length.

Fly River Turtle
Flamingo Land Resort features dwarf caiman in animal profile

Flamingo Land Resort features dwarf caiman in animal profile

Flamingo Land Resort has published an educational profile on the dwarf caiman, also known as Cuvier's smooth-fronted caiman. The post highlights the species' solitary, nocturnal behaviour, distinctive teeth adapted for catching invertebrates and crustaceans, and camouflage colouration.

Dwarf Caiman