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| Submission declined on 3 January 2024 by Sungodtemple (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
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| Submission declined on 2 January 2024 by DoubleGrazing (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
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Comment: Only the argus.co.uk source provides coverage of the subject. The rest are completely irrelevant. Do you really think "Tourism in Sussex", "Review on the physiology of zoo animals", and "Barn Owl enrichment and training" shows that the subject is notable? ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 16:06, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: References #1 and #3 are non-independent, #4 contains name-drop and a quote from the theme park, leaving #2 as the only independent source, though it seems somewhat promotional. Sungodtemple (talk • contribs) 17:29, 3 January 2024 (UTC)
| Knockhatch Adventure Park | |
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| 50°51′39″N 0°13′47.8″E / 50.86083°N 0.229944°E | |
| Date opened | 1998 |
| Location | near Hailsham, East Sussex |
| Land area | 83 acres (34 ha) |
| No. of animals | 88 |
| No. of species | 42 |
| Annual visitors | 320,000 |
| Owner | Knockhatch Leisure Limited |
| Website | knockhatch |
Knockhatch Adventure Park located near Hailsham in East Sussex, spans over 83 acres and offers a combination of theme park attractions and animal enclosures. The park was required to remain shut until July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
History edit
Knockhatch Adventure Park, was founded in 1998 by the late Annette Jaggers. Tourism in Wealden is an important part of the local economy.[1] The park originally consisted of a small collection of animals and a laser tag game. The south-east of England attraction has a wide variety of attractions and a zoo.
Animals & Attractions edit
Knockhatch Adventure Park features a range of rides and activities catering to different ages. The boating lake is licensed by Wealden District Council.
Due to varying weather conditions from the South Downs several large indoor play areas have been added. These have been fitted with solar panels in to reduce the parks carbon footprint.
Knockhatch Adventure Park is a licensed zoo. The zoo license is administered by Wealden District Council. Animals are kept in open air enclosures. These areas are species-specific and provide a habitat[2] that allows natural behaviours, such as burrowing, to be exhibited. The collection consists of a selection of mammals, primates, poultry, and exotic birds. Mammals include llamas, meerkats, mongoose, coatis, prairie dogs, and macaws. Daily owl displays showcase the flight of these birds and how they feed. Owls being a raptor seize and rip apart their prey.[3]
An inclusive playground was opened in 2021 to assist visitors with disabilities.[4] provides sensory and play apparatus suitable for persons with disabilities.
References edit
- ^ "Visitors flock to tourist hot spots".
Tourism South East reckons in a new report that 260 million was generated for businesses in the Wealden area in 2005.
- ^ De Azevedo, C. S.; Cipreste, C. F.; Pizzutto, C. S.; Young, R. J. (2023). "Review of the Effects of Enclosure Complexity and Design on the Behaviour and Physiology of Zoo Animals". Animals : An Open Access Journal from Mdpi. 13 (8): 1277. doi:10.3390/ani13081277. PMC 10135285. PMID 37106840.
Burrows also function as hiding places for the animals, and their existence inside zoo enclosures can enhance habitat complexity. Burrows can be important for protection against negative social interaction.
- ^ "Enrichment Behavioral Relevant Information".
Raptors seize and rip apart their prey. Offering whole prey items, shreddable enrichment items, items they can grab and manipulate with their talons or shred with their beaks are all good forms of enrichment.
- ^ "Knockhatch Adventure Park to open its first summer camp next week".
Featuring accessible water play and raised sand pits, as well as a trampoline and slide, this new area offers a quiet and tranquil place for special educational needs and people with disabilities.