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Auckley

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Doncaster

England

Auckley

Lowland tapir, Yorkshire Wildlife Park One of the recently-acquired pair of female tapirs, named Luna and Matilda, in the 'Atlantic Forest' area of the park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. The Atlantic Forest section opened in April 2021 and also includes maned wolves and bushdogs.
Lowland tapir, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Credit: Paul Harrop

Auckley is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Doncaster and covers an area of around 5 square miles. The village of Auckley itself is small, with a population of around 1,500 people.

The area of Auckley is predominantly rural, characterized by open fields, farmland, and a few scattered residential properties. The landscape is relatively flat, typical of the surrounding region. The parish is surrounded by other small villages and hamlets, such as Hayfield Green and Rossington.

Despite its rural setting, Auckley benefits from good transportation links. The parish is located close to the A1(M) motorway, providing easy access to Doncaster and other nearby towns and cities. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is also situated nearby, making Auckley a convenient location for travelers.

Auckley is served by a few local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village hall hosts various community events and activities, while the pub offers a social gathering place for residents. The primary school provides education for children in the area.

Overall, Auckley is a small and peaceful civil parish in Yorkshire, offering a rural lifestyle with access to nearby urban centers. Its convenient location and local amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quiet countryside setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.49607/-1.019508 or Grid Reference SE6500. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lowland tapir, Yorkshire Wildlife Park One of the recently-acquired pair of female tapirs, named Luna and Matilda, in the 'Atlantic Forest' area of the park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. The Atlantic Forest section opened in April 2021 and also includes maned wolves and bushdogs.
Lowland tapir, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
One of the recently-acquired pair of female tapirs, named Luna and Matilda, in the 'Atlantic Forest' area of the park LinkExternal link. The Atlantic Forest section opened in April 2021 and also includes maned wolves and bushdogs.
Saki monkey, Yorkshire Wildlife Park White-faced saki monkey in South America Viva, a walk-through enclosure <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/lands/south-america-viva/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/lands/south-america-viva/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> displaying several South American species, including Patagonian mara, Azara's agouti and capybara.
Saki monkey, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
White-faced saki monkey in South America Viva, a walk-through enclosure LinkExternal link displaying several South American species, including Patagonian mara, Azara's agouti and capybara.
Viewing area, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Looking towards the covered viewing area for the 'Land of the Tigers' exhibit which houses the two amur tigers resident at the park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Viewing area, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Looking towards the covered viewing area for the 'Land of the Tigers' exhibit which houses the two amur tigers resident at the park LinkExternal link.
Red panda, Yorkshire Wildlife Park One of three examples of the endangered species, sisters Alice, Ariel and Aurora. The red panda trio were born in June 2019 and live in the ‘Himalayan Pass’ reserve at the park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Red panda, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
One of three examples of the endangered species, sisters Alice, Ariel and Aurora. The red panda trio were born in June 2019 and live in the ‘Himalayan Pass’ reserve at the park LinkExternal link.
Giraffes, Yorkshire Wildlife Park The 'Into Africa' area at the park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> is home to male giraffes Jengo, Jambo and Palle. I don't know which is which here, but the two outer animals are reticulated giraffes and the one in the middle is a Rothschild's giraffe. All are classified as 'Endangered' in the wild.
Giraffes, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The 'Into Africa' area at the park LinkExternal link is home to male giraffes Jengo, Jambo and Palle. I don't know which is which here, but the two outer animals are reticulated giraffes and the one in the middle is a Rothschild's giraffe. All are classified as 'Endangered' in the wild.
Courtyard, Yorkshire Wildlife Park I think this area, which houses a café and classrooms, was the original site from which the current park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> has expanded massively to the south-east since its inception in 2009.
Courtyard, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
I think this area, which houses a café and classrooms, was the original site from which the current park LinkExternal link has expanded massively to the south-east since its inception in 2009.
Walkway, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Looking towards the 10m-high viewing tower for the 'Leopard Heights' exhibit which allegedly contains the park's two Amur leopards. Maybe due to their natural camouflage, and the 6000 sq m area of their enclosure, they were not to be seen on this day.
Walkway, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Looking towards the 10m-high viewing tower for the 'Leopard Heights' exhibit which allegedly contains the park's two Amur leopards. Maybe due to their natural camouflage, and the 6000 sq m area of their enclosure, they were not to be seen on this day.
Tiger, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Yorkshire Wildlife Park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> has three endangered Amur tigers: Vladimir, Sayan and Tschuna. Their enclosure features two pools and a waterfall, as well as a 150-metre walkway for visitors.
Tiger, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Wildlife Park LinkExternal link has three endangered Amur tigers: Vladimir, Sayan and Tschuna. Their enclosure features two pools and a waterfall, as well as a 150-metre walkway for visitors.
Wetlands, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Seen from the walkway near the 'Project Polar' polar bear enclosure, with the outskirts of the village of Auckley in the distance.
Wetlands, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Seen from the walkway near the 'Project Polar' polar bear enclosure, with the outskirts of the village of Auckley in the distance.
Mara, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Two of the numerous Patagonian rodents in South America Viva, a walk-through enclosure <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/lands/south-america-viva/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/lands/south-america-viva/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> displaying several South American species, including Azara's agouti, capybara and saki monkey (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6935137">SE6401 : Saki monkey, Yorkshire Wildlife Park</a>). These herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animals are found in open and semi-open habitats in Argentina.
Mara, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Two of the numerous Patagonian rodents in South America Viva, a walk-through enclosure LinkExternal link displaying several South American species, including Azara's agouti, capybara and saki monkey (see SE6401 : Saki monkey, Yorkshire Wildlife Park). These herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animals are found in open and semi-open habitats in Argentina.
Meerkat, Yorkshire Wildlife Park In an area called 'Meerkat Manor' at the north-western end of the park <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> which aims to replicate the harsh South African desert terrain that meerkats and mongoose live in, such as the sand in which this one was enthusiastically digging.
Meerkat, Yorkshire Wildlife Park
In an area called 'Meerkat Manor' at the north-western end of the park LinkExternal link which aims to replicate the harsh South African desert terrain that meerkats and mongoose live in, such as the sand in which this one was enthusiastically digging.
Inside the entrance to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Inside the entrance to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Leopard Heights viewing platform at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Leopard Heights viewing platform at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Raised walkway in the Africa section of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Raised walkway in the Africa section of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The north end of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The north end of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Part of the Polar Bear Project at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Part of the Polar Bear Project at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Red Panda at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Red Panda at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Wild Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) in the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Wild Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) in the Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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Auckley is located at Grid Ref: SE6500 (Lat: 53.49607, Lng: -1.019508)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: South Yorkshire

District: Doncaster

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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Hayfield School Bus Park/Hurst Lane
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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