Wetlands Wildfowl Reserve is situated at Sutton-Cum-Lound between Blyth and Retford in Nottinghamshire, it has 32 acres of lakes and woodland. It is home to all kinds of exotic animals and birds.  
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View over the lake from the cafe

Meerkats from Africa live in large social communities, always on the lookout.

The second lake has small islands where wildfowl can take refuge

Rest and picnic area's can be found all around the reserve

From here the animal enclosures cover an almost circular route

Feeding time for the young Fallow Deer, they are common in the UK

Alpaca, relative of the Llama, they come from South America, they have been domesticated for thousands of years and are highly valued for their fleece.

The Emu is Australia's largest bird but cannot fly.

Guanaco, another relative of the Llama, like the Alpaca it originates from South America, the fleece is also highly valued.

Always a nice welcome from the friendly little ponies

Wallaby, a native from Australia, having a good scratch.

Collared Peccary, is a pig like animal which comes from Central and South America

Sacred Ibis, The ancient Egyptians believed that their god Thoth sometimes came to earth in the form of a Sacred Ibis. Today it is found in Madagascar and Africa.

Turkey Vultures come from North, Central and South America

View across the lake to the cafe and gift shop

Prairie Dog, this rodent is a member of the Squirrel family, they live in burrows which are called "towns" and can be found in most of the Western United States from Canada to Mexico.

Marmoset Monkey, these cute creatures are to be found in the tropical rainforest of South America.

Wetlands is well worth a visit, it is open everyday except Christmas Day from 10:30 am till 5:00 pm, last admission 4:30 pm.

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