DIET: Insects, eggs from other reptiles and birds nests and wild fruit.
LIFE SPAN: 15 – 20 years
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
DISTRIBUTION: Eastern & South America
Did You Know?
The Black and white tegu is the largest species of tegu lizard.
Habitat
The Argentine black and white tegu is found in savannas and disturbed habitats such as forest clearings, roadsides and fence rows.
They are terrestrial lizards that rarely climb more than a few feet off the ground. Tegus usually spend their time basking in the sun to regulate their body temperature and foraging.
Adaptions
If attacked, Argentine black and white tegus can drop a section of their tail as a distraction to escape from enemies.
By evolution, the tail is very strong, rough and muscular, and can be used as a weapon to swipe at an aggressor and even inflict a wound.
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Brilliant facility
Far bigger than I thought it was. Plenty to do for the kids, food onsite, big play area and lots of animals
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Aaron Wigston
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Great visit the fact you could go in amongst the animals is credit to the farm staff and shows the animals are well treated and looked after, wallaby being my all time favourite animal was absolutely amazing… my wife, daughter and her friend had an amazing time, and the fella who looked after on the tractor ride to the deer was a wealth of knowledge, telling us about the old house etc and how Donald trump tried to buy the place… we will difo be back
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Maureen Catney
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Grandchildren as ourselves thoroughly enjoyed whole day. Finally got to experience the tour down to the deer and helped feed them. Last year we went during rutting season. The young lad who gave the talk was exceptionally well versed in the life of the deer. I would highly recommend Mount Panther Farm for anyone to visit.
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Lynne Patton
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We loved our first visit to Mountpather, can't believe we haven't been before. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Animals were well looked after and happy
Thank you all for a great visit
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Tracy Hamilton
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This is our second year in a row to visit Mountpanther Park and it never disappoints. Such a great family day out, all the staff are so friendly and informative about all the animals. I have to say this year I was very impressed with a lovely lady called Becky she was such a friendly person and told us all about the animals and nothing was too much trouble. She took out the guinea pigs after seeing my son had a teddy of 1. Both my sons love getting into see the goats as do I, it is such a fantastic place for family day out. Highly recommend and we can't wait to visit again.
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paula lowry
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Kids had the best day. They loved feeding some of the animals. My 6 yr old got it hold a bearded dragon. Lots of different play areas. Staff were helpful. Can't wait to plan out next visit
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Charlene Roulston
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We took a wee unexpected trip to mountpanther farm with 3 kids aged 5,11,12 and they all loved it so much everywhere was spotless the staff were so friendly when kids were asking questions about the animal's I will definitely be back here very soon best farm ive been to
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Paula Haugh
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Great space for kids- animals to feed
Great price for the activities the kids could do- we spent about 3.5--4 hours here. You can bring your own picnic or there is somewhere I think you can buy food - we didn't so not sure what is available.
Staff all very engaging with children and very helpful and polite, didn't wait for my boys to go to them, they came to us to ask them if they wanted to pet animals or talk to them
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Kaz Millar
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10/10 loved it! Both the adults & the kids, we spent the full day here as there is so much to do between feeding animals, talks, deer safari and a whole range of activities for kids like park play areas, go-karts & bouncy castles! Staff were lovely too, we will be back!
