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Suffolk wildlife park founded by TV farmer Jimmy Doherty, with rare breeds and exotic animals.
A specially designed woodland reserve called Moon Bear Islands has opened at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park to house the five rescued Asiatic black bears. The reserve provides the bears with space, trees, water and choice for the first time in their lives, allowing them to climb, swim, explore and interact naturally.
FeaturedFive Asiatic black bears named Bara, Rumi, Saebit, Yonggi and Huimang have arrived at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park in Suffolk following a six-month international rescue mission from a former bear bile farm in South Korea. The arrival marks a historic conservation milestone, making Jimmy's Farm the first UK organisation to rescue moon bears from South Korea's bear bile industry.
Jimmy Doherty's bear rescue efforts have expanded through the establishment of Space for the Wild, an official charity supporting multiple bear rescue and conservation projects globally. Recent successes include the 2023 opening of Europe's largest polar bear reserve and ongoing support for Bear Again, a Romanian bear orphanage.
Kamal, an Asiatic lion at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, has died at the age of 16, making him Britain's oldest Asiatic lion in captivity. His long life represents a significant milestone for the species in UK zoos.
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park is offering a range of summer activities including play areas, ranger talks about animals, multiple food venues, and gift shops. The park recommends visiting before the end of summer to enjoy family-friendly experiences alongside viewing the animal collection.
FeaturedA foal named Beau has been born at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park to mother Azizi. The birth marks a new arrival to the park's collection during the summer season.
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park has won the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 in the Best Large Visitor Attraction category. The award recognises the park's excellence as a visitor destination.
Kamal, an Asiatic lion at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, has died at the age of 16, making him Britain's oldest Asiatic lion in captivity. His long life represents a remarkable milestone for the species.
FeaturedA critically endangered Pancake Tortoise has successfully hatched at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, marking a significant conservation achievement. The hatching contributes to breeding efforts for this highly threatened species.
FeaturedMum Azizi has given birth to a male foal named Beau at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park. The birth is significant as Grant's Zebras are classified as Near Threatened, making successful breeding an important part of species conservation efforts.
FeaturedThree female Asiatic lion cubs born to Kamal and Rani at Chessington World of Adventures have been relocated to Terra Natura Zoo in Benidorm to continue the European breeding programme. The cubs were born during Kamal's first year at Chessington and represent an important contribution to stabilising the endangered Asiatic lion population.
FeaturedJimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park has achieved a significant conservation milestone with the successful hatching of a critically endangered Pancake Tortoise. This breeding success contributes to conservation efforts for this rare species.
Kamal, an Asiatic lion who reached the remarkable age of 16 and became Britain's oldest of his species in captivity, has passed away at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park. Born in Germany in 2010, Kamal travelled internationally before arriving in the UK in 2016 as part of a European breeding programme, fathering three female cubs who continue his legacy at other zoos.
The team at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park has worked to help brown bears Diego and Brunhilda become friends. The effort represents the park's commitment to animal welfare and social enrichment.
FeaturedJimmy Doherty's rescue mission has extended to Europe to support a unique bear sanctuary in Romania. The sanctuary specialises in raising wild baby brown bears in a way that allows them to be returned to the wild.
FeaturedFive moon bears are being rescued from South Korean farms where their bile was harvested for traditional medicine, following the country's ban on the practice. The bears will find a new home at Jimmy Doherty's award-winning wildlife park in East Suffolk.
Channel 4 has acquired a second series of Big Bear Rescue following Jimmy Doherty's animal rescue work. The new series will focus on rescuing moon bears from South Korea and other animals in need of homes at his East Suffolk wildlife park.
Multiple species including lions, a tiger, leopards, a baby lemur and an alligator have arrived at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park as part of rescue operations. These animals join the growing collection of rescued animals at the facility.
Ewa the polar bear has reached her 20th birthday at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park. The milestone is celebrated as part of the ongoing animal care and rescue work at the facility.
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park has been awarded England's Best Large Visitor Attraction at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026. The recognition highlights the park's status as a leading visitor destination in the country.