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==History==
==History==
The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park began in 1994 as a collection of [[parrots]], [[tortoise]]s and [[monkey]]s all confiscated from [[Wildlife trade|illegal traders]] who were passing through Gibraltar. The local [[Gibraltar Customs|Customs authorities]] handed these animals to the [[Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society]] (GONHS).
The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park began in 1994 as a collection of [[parrots]], [[tortoise]]s and [[monkey]]s all confiscated from [[Wildlife trade|illegal traders]] who were passing through Gibraltar. The local [[Her Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar)|Customs authorities]] handed these animals to the [[Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society]] (GONHS).


In 1996 the Alameda Miniature Golf Course was cleared after many years of neglect and modified into a small conservation park, again entirely through [[Volunteering|volunteer]] help.
In 1996 the Alameda Miniature Golf Course was cleared after many years of neglect and modified into a small [[conservation park]], again entirely through [[Volunteering|volunteer]] help.


==Today==
==Today==
Although the main purpose of the park was to house confiscated animals, it became apparent that, if finished properly, it could also be open to the public to make people aware not only about illegal animal trade but also about local [[wildlife conservation]]. The park has also become important for the care of native species that are considered for future re-introduction to the [[Upper Rock Nature Reserve]], such as the [[red fox]], the [[raven]] and the [[Barbary partridge]].
Although the main purpose of the park was to house confiscated animals, it became apparent that, if finished properly, it could also be open to the public to make people aware not only about illegal animal trade<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwf.sg/get_involved/illegal_wildlife_trade/ |title=illegal animal trade|website=WWF}}</ref> but also about local [[wildlife conservation]]. The park has also become important for the care of native species that are considered for future re-introduction to the [[Upper Rock Nature Reserve]], such as the [[red fox]], the [[raven]] and the [[Barbary partridge]].


The park has become an important educational resource for [[education in Gibraltar|local schools]], helping to raise awareness of not only the rich local [[biodiversity]] but also of wider conservation issues.
The park has become an important educational resource for [[education in Gibraltar|local schools]], helping to raise awareness of not only the rich local [[biodiversity]] but also of wider conservation issues.
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==Entrance information==
==Entrance information==


The park is open all year except Good Friday, National Day (10 September) and Christmas Day. Entrance fees are used to cover general maintenance, food bills and veterinarian expenses.
The park is open all year except Good Friday, National Day (10 September) and Christmas Day. Entrance fees are used to cover general maintenance, food bills and [[veterinarian]] expenses.


==Species in the park==
==Species in the park==
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*[[Grey parrot]]
*[[Grey parrot]]
*[[Patagonian conure]]
*[[Patagonian conure]]
*[[Yellow fronted amazon]]
*[[Yellow-crowned amazon|Yellow fronted amazon]]
*[[Orange-winged amazon]]
*[[Orange-winged amazon]]
*[[Red lory]]
*[[Red lory]]
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* [[List of birds of Gibraltar]]
* [[List of birds of Gibraltar]]
* [[List of reptiles and amphibians in Gibraltar]]
* [[List of reptiles and amphibians in Gibraltar]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 08:11, 30 July 2020

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park
One of six featured cotton-topped tamarins
Map
36°07′50″N 5°21′01″W / 36.130576°N 5.350263°W / 36.130576; -5.350263
Date opened2002
LocationGibraltar
No. of animals128
No. of species36
Websitewww.awcp.gi

The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (AWCP) is a small wildlife park situated in the Botanic Gardens in Gibraltar.

History

The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park began in 1994 as a collection of parrots, tortoises and monkeys all confiscated from illegal traders who were passing through Gibraltar. The local Customs authorities handed these animals to the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS).

In 1996 the Alameda Miniature Golf Course was cleared after many years of neglect and modified into a small conservation park, again entirely through volunteer help.

Today

Although the main purpose of the park was to house confiscated animals, it became apparent that, if finished properly, it could also be open to the public to make people aware not only about illegal animal trade[1] but also about local wildlife conservation. The park has also become important for the care of native species that are considered for future re-introduction to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, such as the red fox, the raven and the Barbary partridge.

The park has become an important educational resource for local schools, helping to raise awareness of not only the rich local biodiversity but also of wider conservation issues.

Entrance information

The park is open all year except Good Friday, National Day (10 September) and Christmas Day. Entrance fees are used to cover general maintenance, food bills and veterinarian expenses.

Species in the park

Reptiles
Mammals
Birds

Events

The park organizes two open days each year, in May and in October. Others events are offered by the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park.

See also

References

  1. ^ "illegal animal trade". WWF.