Chester Zoo Chester Zoo 2016 #3
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I'm happier about the enclosures being replaced, that's the nature of the zoo, but the main face of Oakfield hasn't changed since it was built and there's a lot of history in that building (the toilets needed a makeover though).
A new one.
I think it'll be nice to see these changes. Europe on the edge is moving to the old condor cliffs aviary so it will make it more interesting to the public, as well as that the re development of the hole are by Oakfield house is a huge opportunity Either one or two large new modern exhibits with some Interesting species hell for all we Know the Asiatic lion may get a Larger enclosure from this! This is a good step forward for the zoo in terms of modernisation, no doubt they will continue to please and wow us.
BTW: Asiatic lions are on phase out.
Really! Well most people here should be happy about that.
Please don't try to tell me how I should feel
Actually I feel surprised, as my Z magazine arrived yesterday with 4 pages on the lions
I can't help thinking that this may be exactly the wrong moment to phase out this subspecies. I realise that Chester cannot do everything, but the zoo keeps many species from the subcontinent (from elephant, rhino and lion-tailed macaques to the barbs and mudskippers in the aquarium) and it has a field project in Assam. Now that a few animals are arriving from India, this should be the right time to reinforce links and make sure that new bloodlines become established to reinvigorate the European population.
Is this in Europe as a whole or just at Chester?
So no Lions at Chester in future, or back to African Lions? I presume the latter?
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WOW this is a massive shame for many. Lions are wonderful animals to have at a zoo as they are popular with the public and are great ambassadors for carnivore conservation. I hope that other zoos continue to house lions and do not follow chesters decision.
Is there anyway for me to see their newsletter?
Is there anyway for me to see their newsletter?
No-one has said Chester won't keep lions.
As a bird lover I think the moving of Europe on the Edge is a bad move as the old condor aviary is much smaller than Edge of Europe so does this mean they will be going out of some of the species or just relocating them around the rest of the collection.
Mind you they're only common species in the Edge of Europe anyway so maybe they could bring in new species for Condor Aviary and move the other species from the Edge of Europe into the rest of the collection.
Mind you they're only common species in the Edge of Europe anyway so maybe they could bring in new species for Condor Aviary and move the other species from the Edge of Europe into the rest of the collection.
Waldrapp ibis are down to 200-249 individuals in the wild and critically endangered. The zoo breeds them successfully in Europe on the Edge, and it's something of a risk moving them to the old condor aviary.
Yea come to think of it the lack of space would defiantly hinder the successful breading programs Chester has for this species, unless the aviary will be solely for them and one or two other species and the rest move on. I don't think it would spell complete disaster for breeding the species but it could hinder it some what yes.
taun
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I think some people think come the weekend the lions will be gone!
Certainly an interesting move and sure there is a numbers of reason for it which I no doubt will never hear.
Obviously they will remain at Chester for maybe a few more years but when they do eventually leave it will be a shame. However maybe im upset for personal reasons as big cats are my favorite kind of animal.
If they do go then who is to say they wont return in years to come.
If they do go then who is to say they wont return in years to come.
zoogiraffe
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Get a grip!!Do you think that if and when Chester go out of Asian Lions,that they will not already have the African Lion replacements ready and waiting more or less to come in,as it would be a bit of a PR disaster if they didn't. So please stop giving the staff a laugh crying about something that hasn't happened yet,because they will be!Obviously they will remain at Chester for maybe a few more years but when they do eventually leave it will be a shame. However maybe im upset for personal reasons as big cats are my favorite kind of animal.
If they do go then who is to say they wont return in years to come.
It is a little-known fact that Chester pioneered the art of shoving slices of bread onto the heads of Waldrapp Ibis, having first tested their technique on domestic moggies:
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