Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary

One afternoon, while in Cornwall, we decided to visit the Porfell Wildife Park and Sanctuary near Bodmin, which is home to domestic and exotic animals.   It was once a farm, but changed into a wildlife park and sanctuary about twenty four years ago.   

Our first impressions were not very positive, as the buildings were very dilapitated, and haphazardly placed behind the main house.    I think extensions were just tacked on as more animals were acquired.

    

However the setting was quite spectacular, as it was in a valley, in the most beautiful countryside.  It must be glorious in the summer time, when the trees are fully in leaf. 

The animals were very well cared for, and they all had heated rooms to shelter in, as well as plenty of space outside.   It was obvious that care of the animals was a high priority in this park.

I forgot to write down the name of the animals.   But these ones were having lots of fun running around poles, and flitting in and out of hanging baskets.

And this one was showing off.   Or watching us through the glass.

Some type of giant hare from South America.

A hen, I know, but most unusual markings.   Of course I did not take notice of the name of the breed.

Ah, I know this one.   A wallaby, with its winter coat on.

More mysterious animals, soaking up the warm sunshine.

There was also a farm area, with donkeys, ponies, sheep and pigs.   Jackson and Isabel loved it all, as children do, and spent much time watching and commenting on the animals, and their habitats, plus patting all the farm animals.    A really worthwhile visit.

After we tried to wipe most of the mud off our shoes, we got back into the car, and drove through very narrow lanes, made deep through hundreds of years of use.   Due to the deepness of the lanes, and the high hedges, we could only glimpse the top of the hills as we drove along.   But we enjoyed the solitude.   Finally we arrived at the River Fowey, where we caught a small ferry across to the township of Fowey.   Very picturesque.

And then it was off again, on a slow and busy road, back to our caravan, by Truro.   Our holiday home on wheels.

A lovely afternoon out, in warm sunshine.