The Servals arrived last year,I understand they will go in part of the Cheetah area, where Serval were kept in the past.
Serval have been kept in that area for some years,until the last one died and it was boarded up,a new pair arrived late last year and because the area was still closed of people did not know they were there,you are right Marwell no longer hold Capybara,they also no longer hold Peccary.
Correction the Anoa area near the entrance which was empty and was due to come down,is still there and has an Anoa in it.The former Giant Anteater,Peccary area now has a pair of Red River Hogs in it.
The Servals are on show and with a sign on the enclosure.
In some ways no,the Giraffe,Hippo,Okapi,Rhino, houses are closed but you can see the animals from outside,along with new species like Red River Hog,Banteng,Warty Pigs,but you would not see the tropical house.
Dorcas Gazelle first arrived at Marwell in 2002 over the years they have bred many times at one time had a group of about thirty.In recent years lack of breeding and deaths mean they are down to a adult pair plus youngster born this year,I dont think they have a future at Marwell.
Think you might notice a slight diffrence !,as in 2004 they had over 100 mammals species, with nearly 900 mammals,look out for new species as I mentioned plus Dorcas Gazelle young,only one Nyala now,look out for Nile Lechwe in old Sitatunga house you may not see them.also Lesser Kudu and Arabian Oryx. have a good day.
Its such a shame to see animals which Marwell zoo was once so well known for fading away. Marwell had such a wonderful collection of antelopes and zebra.
And still has a wonderful collection of antelopes and zebras.Its such a shame to see animals which Marwell zoo was once so well known for fading away. Marwell had such a wonderful collection of antelopes and zebra.
Did you see their collection in the 80s?