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HistoryTilgate Nature Centre was formed in 1966 by Crawley Borough Council to breed ducklings for introduction into the three lakes at Tilgate, namely Campbells, Silt and Titmus.[4] Its focus changed over the years and it now houses an impressive animal collection including reindeer, owls, raccoon dogs, coati, parrots, mongooses, otters, snakes, tarantulas, lizards and various invertebrates. Tilgate Nature Centre is actively involved in breeding programmes for threatened species such as the Northern bald ibis, and has also been involved in re-introduction programmes; most notably the fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius) from the UK.[5] AttractionsThe centre is open to the paying public with attractions such as public talks, feeds and presentations, "Animal Adoptions", "Meet the Meerkats", "Junior Keeper for a Day" [6] and "Tapir Time" experiences. They also offer educational visits for schools and animal-themed birthday parties for wildlife-loving youngsters.[7] On 2 April 2016 visitors witnessed the opening of the new Australasian Zone [8] which includes a kangaroo and wallabies, emus, galahs and kookaburras. The Madagascan Zone which includes ring-tailed lemurs and a variety of reptiles, opened in Easter 2017. The Americas Zone, featuring tapir, macaws and more,opened in April 2018.[8] ConservationMany endangered species are kept at Tilgate Nature Centre, which has taken on an important role in conservation, protecting endangered species from extinction due to rapid changes affecting their natural habitats. Tilgate Nature Centre has become nationally important for maintaining breeding groups of these animals to preserve a variety of endangered wild species. Critically endangered animals include Northern bald ibis, Utila spiny-tailed iguana, Laysan duck and swift parakeet. References1. ^Crawley Borough Council. Accessed 18 June 2007 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=tilgate&ID=1445 |title=Tilgate Forest |series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=26 July 2013}} 3. ^{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271009806%27|title=Map of Tilgate Forest|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=26 July 2013}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.crawley.gov.uk/pw/web/int195671|title=Tilgate Park through the 1960s, 70s and 80s |publisher=Crawley Borough Council |access-date=2013}} 5. ^Conservation at Tilgate Nature Centre Retrieved October 3, 2013 6. ^With Video: Cute meerkat pups on display at Tilgate Park Nature Centre in Crawley. The Argus, 30 May 2013. 7. ^Tilgate Nature Centre Retrieved October 3, 2013 8. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Tilgate-Nature-Centre-getting-kangaroo/story-29068730-detail/story.html | title=Tilgate Nature Centre getting ANOTHER kangaroo |publisher=Crawley News |date=April 2016 }} External links
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