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I've got to say I don't really think it looks that great. It looks perfectly adequate as an enclosure, although it would have been nice if it were much bigger, but the whole thing just looks so 'basic'. Can't help feeling it's below Banham's usually high standard.
Thanks for the photos @migdog :)
 
It does rather. It seems to be a revamp of the previous enclosure for the smaller Fur seals they had previously. The little island in the pool looks the same too.
 
Pertinax said:
It does rather. It seems to be a revamp of the previous enclosure for the smaller Fur seals they had previously. The little island in the pool looks the same too.
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I didn't think it looked very different from before either! It hardly looks any bigger in the photos anyway.
 
Recent baby Titi Monkey photos on their facebook .... and a post regarding a Puma that has been found somewhere in the county!

Does anyone know if the Leopard cubs are out in the main enclosure yet?
 
littleRedPanda said:
Recent baby Titi Monkey photos on their facebook .... and a post regarding a Puma that has been found somewhere in the county!

Does anyone know if the Leopard cubs are out in the main enclosure yet?
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I've heard from one of my Facebook groups that the leopard cubs are in the main enclosure. But still very shy and spend most time up a tree so you can't see them.
 
Hettie said:
I've heard from one of my Facebook groups that the leopard cubs are in the main enclosure. But still very shy and spend most time up a tree so you can't see them.
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That’s correct, living in one of the big conifers most of the time, fabulous enclosure for the leopards but not great for visitors that want to see them but hopefully they will settle soon
 
Pertinax said:
It does rather. It seems to be a revamp of the previous enclosure for the smaller Fur seals they had previously. The little island in the pool looks the same too.
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It is a revamp, but twice as deep (over 3 metres) and with a salt water filtration system....
 
Had a wander around yesterday. Few things of note:

1. It looks like they are going to provide the howler monkeys with outside tree-top access. There are some rope bridges installed leading from the enclosure to the trees nearby. Electrics yet to be installed, so not sure when this will be complete.

Howler Monkey Eclosure Re-Vamp

Howler Monkey Eclosure Re-Vamp

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It looks like the Howler monkeys are going to get access to the trees!

2. Black-necked swan, sika deer and Egyptian fruit bat have left the collection. Fruit bat enclosure is being re-worked for a new species.

Former Egyptian Fruit Bat Enclousre in Eureka!

Former Egyptian Fruit Bat Enclousre in Eureka!

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The Egyptian fruit bats have been moved off show and their enclosure is being developed for a...
 
Made my first ever visit to Banham today. What a lovely Zoo, and despite what most people would have as favourites, for me its Xavier hands down. A beautiful Suffolk Punch in Suffolk, who would happily come up for a stroke and a pat, beautiful animals and sadly will probably die out in our generation.

Some cracking exhibits, and loved how the female Sloth was very active today. Sadly didn't see the Pallas Cat but got to see most of the other delights, albeit the Ocelots were sleeping. Some absolutely gorgeous Birds of Prey as well, especially the American Hawk (what a beauty) and an adorable Common Genet as well. Some massive exhibits as well and a really nice Zoo I found. Got there too late to hear most of the talks and the animal presentation they have, but would certainly look to go again soon. Really nice collection.
 
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