Actually it has everything to do with the topic.
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Actually it has everything to do with the topic.
Hexaprotodon
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The three largest enclosures are really very good. The largest houses Ring Tailed Lemurs and I believe a second species of Lemur will be joining them.
On the other side of the primate house the Squirrel Monkey’s and Agouti’s share an enclosure.
The third large enclosure is a mixed exhibit for African birds.
That really does have something to do with the topic.
On the other side of the primate house the Squirrel Monkey’s and Agouti’s share an enclosure.
The third large enclosure is a mixed exhibit for African birds.
That really does have something to do with the topic.
I have built bigger enclosures for parrots than the lemurs have got in a domestic home, it is an animal collection much like the cat survival trust impersonating a sanctuary . I am not anti zoo I have worked in zoo's all over the world for 30 year's, I agree children need to be involved with animals. It makes them better human beings but stick to smaller species jerboas and tenrecs. Yes lemurs are carasmatic and grab attention, but think more like Durrel and think from the ground up. Then this place could really teach children that everything matters.
Have you been to this zoo? Just asking, as you seem pretty certain in your judgement of the lemur enclosure.
Hexaprotodon
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You might well have build some massive parrot enclosures then - but reading the second part of your response I would suggest that you are incorrect in your assumptions (unless you have visited the collection?) This collection has primate enclosures that are larger than those in some good zoos! It is certainly not “impersonating a sanctuary”, it is a private zoo. No mention of the word sanctuary in any of their literature.
There are small mammals kept in the mammal room of the Animal Management Unit of the types you suggest as suitable, but the outside enclosures are certainly fit for purpose and exceed EAZA guidelines for the species kept!
sooty mangabey
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0.2 Black Lemurs have arrived, and will, eventually, be mixed with the 0.2 Ring-taileds.
Several Tree Shrews have arrived from a private collection. They will not be mixed with the rather elderly female who was already at the collection.
Polecats have departed.
Several Tree Shrews have arrived from a private collection. They will not be mixed with the rather elderly female who was already at the collection.
Polecats have departed.
sooty mangabey
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Another new species: 1.1 Brazilian Guinea Pigs (Cavia aperea), from Exmoor Zoo. They’re currently living with the Squirrel Monkeys.
They seem to be sending individuals everywhere at the moment - a nice addition
On January 28th, 2023, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) domestic chinchillas named Bowtruckle and Niffler which are now on exhibit.
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On January 16th, 2023, the zoo announced they renovated the kinkajou exhibit.
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On June 29th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) African grey hornbill to the Fife Zoo in Scotland.
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On August 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Azara's agouti named Po which is now on exhibit.
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On September 20th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) Mexican spiny-tailed iguanas hatched which are now on exhibit.
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On September 26th, the zoo announced the iguanas' names, Burrito, Nacho, and Taco.
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On October 13th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) eastern collared lizards which are now on exhibit.
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On October 24th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) turquoise dwarf gecko hatched and is now on exhibit.
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