The natural beauty of Cambria

There are six districts in the area, with the total population lying in the ranges of hundreds of thousands. This peaky region is mainly rural, and it is home to ranges, lakes, forests and hills which provide suitable conditions for wildlife habitation. The natural beauty of this region has time and again served as a source of inspiration for artists, musicians and poets. Animals in the area are of different categories.

There are birds, mammals and fish in plenty and you can engage in sustainable outdoor activities such as bird-watching and light fishing while on your trip. Other than its abundance of physical features and wildlife, this region also has a rich history. Battles between the English and the Scots took place here, as well as several migrations and settlements. Here are some of the most notable sites where you can enjoy a diverse range of wildlife.

• The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

  Though this establishment is small, it has many achievements to its name. It lies near Milnthorpe, and it has an emphasis on science as well as evolution. The activities that are taking place at the centre gear towards breeding endangered species so that they can increase in population as they seek ways to sustain the growth. The Lakeland Trust for Natural Sciences runs the establishment and has done so ever since 2012. There are many sections in the centre with the most notable ones being the aquarium, the walk-through area and the butterfly hall.

  In line with their mission to protect endangered species, the centre took on a snow leopard in 2011. Visitors to the establishment were able to interact with the leopard through a walk-through tunnel. Following the success of his introduction, the management brought in a female snow leopard. The two produced young ones in 2014, thus resulting in the first ever snow leopard breeding in the North of England. All other attempts before this one in the region had failed.

• Lakes Aquarium

  Cumbria receives many visitors at a time, and this is the third most sought-after place in the region. This aquarium lies in Lakeside village towards the southern shore of Windermere. It came to be in 1997, and it has undergone many changes since then. In 2008, the management came up with a theme of lakes across the globe. The ownership later changed hands and now lies with Parques Reunidos who also own other such establishments around the world.

  The exhibits at the aquarium are of both saltwater and freshwater aquatic animals. The management has a focus on protecting endangered species across the globe through conservation projects. An example would be the Terrapins in the aquarium which the administration acquired from members of the public. Visitors to the aquarium get to not only interact with the animals, but they also get extensive knowledge as to the importance of protecting them and how such efforts positively impact the ecosystem. If you are looking to learn more about the fish and mammals in the water, this is a great place to start.

• South Lakes Safari Zoo

  This park came to be in 1994, and it covers an area of fifty-one acres on the outskirts of Dalton. Initially, it went by the name South Lakes Wild Animal Park. After its establishment, the park had a lot of visitors, and it thus grew at a fast rate. The management later changed hands over welfare concerns of the animals in the park, and a new license took effect in 2017. At present, the park is home to thousands of animals from over one hundred and fifty species. The expansion rate is still high as is the number of tourists coming to see the animals.

  There are many other parks in Cumbria where conservation efforts are in place to protect the wildlife as well as to find ways in which both man and animals can exist peacefully for a balance in the ecosystem. These are family friendly sites which also work for special events such as weddings, birthdays and other notable occasions.