European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 13, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Eik g la Iii d the Norfolk wildlife Center and country Par get an education Here or just have a Good time. A. A a a. A a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a. A a a is amps More Mcfann Brave youngsters will want to venture into the Model farm where they can touch the Domestic and More docile animals. By Marc Mcfann staff writer Good Little boys and girls May want to get in some Quality time with a team of Santa s Reindeer during the off season. In England they can do so at the Norfolk wildlife Center and country Park. Here members of the younger crowd can hitch a ride with a team of Reindeer. These Are the same Reindeer that were featured in the 1985 film Santa Claus the movie which starred Dudley Moore. It s a common sight to see children Riding on a sled or pull cart led by the Reindeer that were donated to the Park in 1985, a a but there s More. To. This wildlife Center. The Park located near Norwich England differs from a typical zoo. You won t find Many jail like cages Concrete walkways and High tech displays. What you will find is More than 40 acres of beautifully landscaped land punctuated with naturalistic animal enclosures Ponds gardens and aviaries. The Park exhibits mostly British and , hut it does showcase. Animals from All Over the world As Well As rare and unusual Breeds and tame farm animals. Another treat for the younger set is the Model farm. Here children can see and touch the Domestic and More docile animals including sheep horses Llamas pigs cattle and pygmy goats. Children will also be charmed by the inhabitants of the Rabbit and Guinea pig Village. These Little creatures live together in a Small scale Community of Quot people Homes Quot designed to resemble a suburban neighbourhood. If the youngsters get bored with the animals there Are other options. They can play at the commando and adventure play area feed the fish in the dear water Carp Pool or take a ride on the Park s miniature size steam train. While the Park is a wonderful place to take the kids for the Day it is also a serious animal Sanctuary and was the Erst of its kind in great  Park distinct from a zoo exhibits animals under natural conditions where the surroundings enhance the exhibit s natural Beauty and show the animals As they might be seen in the wild. The Park has won several awards for its successes in Breeding rare and endangered species and has taken part in Many reintroduction projects where Young have been released under controlled conditions in order to reinforce the wild populations. So whether you Are interested in education or entertainment the Park has something to offer. A How to get there the Park is located 12 Miles Northwest of Norwich on a10g7. It is open every Day from april 1 to oct. 31, 10 30 . To 6 . The Park is also open sundays in  costs the admission Price is 3.80 pounds about $5.70 for adults and 2.30 pounds $3.45 for children. A additional information Call 060 i 872-274. When calling from outside England dial your International Access code the country code 44 and drop the first 0. V. / a. A a a a a a Marc Mcfann mammals and Birds bred in the Park a visitor offers a treat to a Llama. A ss5 Marc Mcfann of Tohir 13, 1994 stripes Magazine 7