Facilities

Sparsholt is currently home to over 600 animals comprising of over 100 species, including many of conservation interest. In addition to the many familiar companion animals held, the collection also has a zoo licence and is a full BIAZA member.

We have an extensive collection of zoo species including mammals such as a red panda, lemurs and meerkats as well as paddock animals such as alpaca, wallabies and zebu. The bird collection is extensive and includes hornbills, owls, kookaburra and guinea fowl. The reptile and amphibian department is spread over seven rooms with over a hundred reptiles, more than a hundred amphibians and nearly 500 invertebrates.

Research

Use our extensive facilities to carry out innovative research as part of your course. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are currently working on a wide range of industry-led research projects including behavioural studies, multi-collection dietary analysis, zoo education impact studies and welfare research.

The state-of-the-art kennels are licenced for up to 20 dogs on a day care or full board basis. The kennel block also accommodates a wellequipped grooming room. The cattery is home to a range of non-pedigree and pedigree breeds such as British Shorthair and Ragdolls.

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Access to the equine centre and Rider Performance Studio – see full details on page 61

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