Armadillo
(Euphractus sexcinctus)
Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning “little armored one” and refers to the bony plates that cover the back, head, legs, and tail. They have a snout shaped face with small eyes. Their eyesight isn’t very good and will be fuzzy and colourless, in bright light their eyesight gets worse.
We have 2 armadillos living with us on the farm, one boy called Ahmed and one girl called Matilda.
You find out more about our Armadillos by getting up close to them in an Armadillo encounter.
They like to stay warm and on cooler days will curl up under their heat lamp. If you can’t spot the armadillos in their pen, take a look at their small house boxes as they love to burrow inside these and sometimes sleep for up to 16 hours a day if they get really cosy!
Although small, armadillos are strong and mighty, their front legs are great for digging.
Where can you see our Armadillos?
Our armadillo house is in the silver barn with their outside area near the events lawn and lake.
A WPF Secret
Our armadillos love eggs as treats.
The Key Facts
Habitat
Armadillos originate from South America. Loving grasslands and a semi desert terrain.
Food and Diet
Armadillos are omnivores, eating everything from bugs to leaves and eggs.
Size
Six Banded armadillo are generally between 40 and 50cm in length.
Population in the World
There are around 20 species of armadillo in the world.
Conservation Status
Least concern on the IUCN redlist
Take a closer look
Animal Encounters
Our Animal Encounters are a great way to get up-close and personal to your favourite farm animal for an interative 30 minute experience for your group of up to 6 people.
You will need to purchase individual daytime admission tickets if you wish to stay on the farm after your encounter.
Animal Sponsorship
Our animal sponsorship is a great way to support the Farm. We have 3 different levels of sponsorship available for a selection of our animals which is valid for a year from purchase.
Each animal sponsorship comes with its own certificate and you also get the opportunity to visit us here at the Farm.
