04/04/2026
🌍✨ Happy World Civet Day! ✨🌿
Today, we’re celebrating one of the animal kingdom’s most elusive and fascinating creatures — the civet! 🐾
Civets play a vital role in their ecosystems, particularly as seed dispersers. By helping to spread seeds through their natural behaviours, they contribute to healthy forests and biodiversity. Sadly, many civet species face growing threats from habitat loss, hunting, and the wildlife trade — making conservation efforts more important than ever.
Here at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, we’re proud to be one of only two collections in the UK to care for the rare Owston’s palm civet. This little-known species is native to Southeast Asia and is considered endangered in the wild, with populations declining due to human pressures.
By visiting and supporting us, you’re helping to raise awareness and contribute to the protection of these incredible animals. Together, we can ensure civets continue to thrive for generations to come 💚
📍 Come and discover more about our amazing residents and the work we do to protect them.
