Prince Philip is said to be a fan of the sturdy breed with two of his animals, a gift from the Shah of Iran, having a fundamental place in the breeding programme.
Aside from the Art Deco-tinged hotel which has a two-story entrance hall, staircase and dark wood furniture the property is home to the 100-acre Giraffe Centre, a breeding facility for Rothschild giraffes and a place for conservation and educations programs.
Rising water temperatures have led to sudden and dramatic changes - with the plankton breeding at the wrong time, and in the wrong place, threatening species like cod.