Wildlife at Stowe


From the fluffy through to the tiny, a wide variety of animals call Stowe home. Take a look at what you might spot as you explore the gardens. Some are easier to find than others!
At over 1,250 acres, the gardens and parkland provide a large varied landscape. From the multiple lakes that wind through the gardens to the wooded environment in Wick Quarter, vast grassy fields to wild meadows, the gardens provide the perfect home to countless animals. We work hard to encourage these animals to thrive in the gardens, providing them with the habitat they need to survive.
Water
There's a variety of animals who don't mind getting their feet wet. With multiple large lakes, a river and various other smaller bodies of water, the gardens serve as the perfect home to water-loving creatures. Tiny bugs live on or around the water, feeding the fish, which feed the other creatures.
Land
Land-based animals can sometimes be a little easier to spot. They mainly eat plants, nuts, bugs and other animals and live underground or in the trees. The varying landscapes and terrains in the gardens give these animals plenty of places to live and find food. Some are put to use around the gardens, helping make our lives easier whilst some just call it home.
Air
1,250 acres is much easier to get around by air. Stowe is home to an eclectic range of birds, some more recognisable than others. Bird boxes and a range of good nest building materials make the gardens the perfect location.
Conservation
We work hard to give these animals the perfect environments to live and develop. We've created habitats for animals to live it, put up bird boxes and whenever we've worked on a project in the garden, we've avoided disrupting the local population.
For ever, for everyone
By supporting the trust, you help to protect these animals and the landscapes they live in for future generations. You could even take it a step further and volunteer with us. We have various roles from wildlife surveyors through to joining the ranger team, or even joining our Sunday gardening group.

Volunteering at Stowe
Stowe wouldn't be the same without our team of enthusiastic volunteers. Find out if we are recruiting the right role for you to join the team.