We have two male African Pygmy Goats – Branston & Pickle. They both arrived at the park in 2015. They love to eat browse (leaves) in their enclosure and enjoy the occasional scratch from their keepers.

Originating from Cameroon in West Africa living in dry grasslands.

Wild diet consists of leaves, grass, plants, fruit and vegetables.

They are a popular domestic breed and not currently considered to be under any threat.

Unfortunately the main threat is from humans – fish consumption leading to over fishing, global warming negative effects on fish stock and also oil spills into the ocean. There has been a huge drop in numbers over the last 100 years so conservation to protect the numbers are vital with SANCCOB (The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) working to rescue, rehabilitate and release the birds back into the wild population.

Though small in size the females output of milk is high during the lactation period with 1.8 litres produced daily.