West Midland Safari and Leisure Park West Midland Safari Park 2021

wibbs said:
but not in the walkabout area
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Here it is
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The enclosure looks far smaller than the old enclosure. I'm not sure the elephants will appreciate it. Is it really as small as it looks?
 
bintarong said:
Had final tour today, key things to note
  • Elephants are in the new house and will be released in a few days. They were transported in crates and left to acclimatise. Paddock is lovely and the deep pools are everywhere, just needs to grow a little and will be an icon in the site. Fencing in the same style as noahs ark and has fire grass and the low wire (Same in the old paddock). Sutton will leave in approximately 10 years with a the new male coming from wmsps 2 loaned males. Females are on list but unsure when they will arrive , just following EEP's advice at this time
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That is...interesting news. Both Jack and Tooth are now proven natural breeders, however both are still very genetically valuable and in breeding situations at the moment. Jack would make the most sense since he has a young daughter living with him at Sosto. Curious where they'll source the females from!

Shame they didn't make more of an effort to breed Five and Latabe earlier on, absolute waste of genetic potential.
 
Further to the comments about the new elehpant enclosure, having actually been there (though not since the elephants have gone in), I can confirm that the very large area of the main part of the new enclosure is entirely viewable on the safari drive-through. I don't believe there is any on-foot access for visitors to the new enclosure. There is an additional area which can be viewed from the elephant lodges.

I assume the photos shared here are from the park itself? I am not sure as there is no attribution being given here. They appear to have been taken from within the enclosure.
 
bintarong said:
The lodges view the females 24 hour pen which is smaller than the publics reserve view. In total the paddocks all equate to around 7 or 8 acres . Hard to tell as there's no satellite view.
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Thanks for clearing that up. I've not seen any decent pictures of the main enclosure yet so I wasn't too sure how it was all layed out.
 
Has anyone got a picture of the 2021 map they could post potentially if there is one? Can’t find one online
 
Jedd Cullinan said:
Bintarong since last time that I understand the Bongos are coming to West Midland Safari Park and I do believe this is them
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I was originally told this was the plan, however on my most recent tour I was told majority the plans have been shelved.

Bactrian Camels have moved into the area and will remain as the 'Borderlands' as the site has one of the largest breeding herds in Europe (according to staff) and want to contribute to the global rewilidng effort. Things can change and hopefully the bongos will arrive. Currently however with the current finical situation and moving of animals it looks unlikely.
 
bintarong said:
I was originally told this was the plan, however on my most recent tour I was told majority the plans have been shelved.

Bactrian Camels have moved into the area and will remain as the 'Borderlands' as the site has one of the largest breeding herds in Europe (according to staff) and want to contribute to the global rewilidng effort. Things can change and hopefully the bongos will arrive. Currently however with the current finical situation and moving of animals it looks unlikely.
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That would be amazing indeed
 
bintarong said:
  • Mark o shear's is being demolished in the future as he is not connected to the looping group. Majority of large reptiles have already left the collection along with the addax, gemsbok and Majority of the cape buffalo, just the male and female left.
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Did whoever told you this, @bintarong, give any indication on what's going to be built where the reptile house stood?

Either way, it's a bloody shame - that was one of the best reptile houses in the UK.
 
Nathano said:
Did whoever told you this, @bintarong, give any indication on what's going to be built where the reptile house stood?

Either way, it's a bloody shame - that was one of the best reptile houses in the UK.
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No unfortunately not. The guide mentioned as we walked past on the way to the Spring Grove Manor its being demolished . They stated its because Mark O' Shear isn't associated with the looping group and majority of large reptiles have already left with him. Wouldn't be surprised if its used for the Dinosaurs or extended dining for the diner in the summer.

Nathano said:
The reason why I asked is, if it's some new exhibit, I'll understand (like the Amur leopard exhibit became the lorikeet walkthrough) - somebody did mention red pandas... is this where they're being kept?
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Red pandas are between the Dino diner and Santa's grotto, In front of Mark O' Shears. The cottage already stands and used to be staff accommodation. They are making fast progress with the house been wired now ready for the new arrivals.
 
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