Flamingo Land in north Yorkshire is one of the region’s biggest theme parks and zoos and receives over one million visitors each year. The zoo is home to over 1,000 animals including White Rhinos, Siberian Tigers, Bactrian Camels, Humboldt Penguins and meerkats. There is also a Children’s Farm aimed at teaching younger visitors about the realities of a traditional working farm. The Theme Park has a wide range of rides and attractions and a new rollercoaster, Velocity, opened in July 2005.