Wildlife

Visitors to the Park enjoy their close encounters with wildlife in many ways, from watching the squirrels and birds to admiring the deer, and the many species of trees.

The Park has remained an open space for centuries and has become a rich location for biodiversity. the ancient grazed grassland in the Deer Park, the acid grassland on the Crooms Hill side and the veteran trees being particularly valuable.

Anyone with an interest in wildlife can join the Friends' Wildlife Group.

For an overview of the flora and fauna in Greenwich Park, see The Royal Parks' website.

The Friends of Greenwich Park and The Royal Parks organise wildlife activities in the Park.

Activities are available for adults and children.

Child based activities take place in the Learning Centre and vary from seed planting and animal mask making to analysis of barn owl pellets for undigested bones and fur.  

There is a regular programme of bat, butterfly and fungi walks led by experts.

Members of the Group also carry out surveys of wildlife which have recently focused on amphibians.  Activities will change with the seasons.

There is no need to book, just turn up. It is free and we would love to see you.