Beavers in UK Zoos?

TNT

TNT

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Zoo people,

I'm currently putting together a list of Zoos in the UK with Beavers - Zoos with Eurasian beavers(C. fiber) are the main focus, but it would also be good to know the status of their North American (C. canadensis) cousins. Below is what I have managed to discover so far:

There are currently two collections with Eurasian - Wildwood, and one other.

Then two with North American - Drusillas Park and All things Wild.

Holders that seem to have "recently" gone out of Beavers include:
-HWP
-Borth Animal Kingdom
-WWT Slimbridge
-Curraghs Wildlife Park

EDIT: Beaver Water World - sent theirs to All Things Wild.

If anyone could help to identify any other current or "recently" previous holders (public or private), then that would be a real help! Bonus points if you're able to share any exhibit photos that aren't currently on the gallery.

Many thanks,

TNT :)
 
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DesertRhino150 said:
I think I'm right in remembering that Beaver Water World closed down a couple of years ago.

EDIT: Here is some information about the closure of Beaver Water World: Beaver Water World to close after eviction [Beaver Water World]
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I did suspect that it had closed, many thanks for the link!

EDIT: It seems that they are still functioning in some sort of a "rescue capacity", but obviously not at the previous site; most of the animals appear to have moved onto other collections. Anyone with info as to where their beavers went?
 
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The beavers at All Things Wild were from Beaver Water World I believe.
 
The beavers at All Things Wild were extremely active during the day when I visited a few weeks ago, something I can not say I have seen anywhere else.

It was also interesting that ATW have signs up in their toilets saying they use rainwater for the flush.
 
cliffxdavis said:
The beavers at All Things Wild were extremely active during the day when I visited a few weeks ago, something I can not say I have seen anywhere else.

It was also interesting that ATW have signs up in their toilets saying they use rainwater for the flush.
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Thanks Cliff!
 
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