New Guinea crocs would be nice to look out for.
Wildlife HQ Zoo Wildlife HQ News 2021
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Thats quite right, I was not aware they still had them or how many they may have. I dont really count the NG species as an asian species.
Wildlife HQ have finally confirmed the arrival of 3.0 Eastern Quolls (two browns and a black morph). I saw a quoll on display in late 2020 but by the next visit the following month it was off-display and replaced with a possum.
The zoo have now announced that the quolls are on public show, making Wildlife HQ only one of two collections in south-east Queensland to have quolls on display currently: Log into Facebook | Facebook
The zoo have now announced that the quolls are on public show, making Wildlife HQ only one of two collections in south-east Queensland to have quolls on display currently: Log into Facebook | Facebook
I do find it some what surprising that only two collections having Quolls in S/E Queensland
A recent video showing the majority of Wildlife HQ I found on YouTube. It’s a good video to watch for those who have never visited the facility to get a ‘feel’ for the place. As you can see the vegetation at the zoo is dense and the exhibits mostly fit quite nicely around the surroundings.
Additional Emperor Tamarins have been born like clockwork to their breeding pair Gomez and Aya: Log into Facebook | Facebook
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What is the latest news on the escaped Tasmanian Devil?
As far as I know she was never found despite their best efforts. Wildlife HQ then acquired a pair of devils from Healesville Sanctuary and the new female had joeys in March.
Catching up with the local news - Wildlife HQ recently turned seven and marked the event with the construction of yet another water feature in the future siamang enclosure via the zoo's collaboration with Aquascape. The siamang will hopefully be arriving by the end of the year. The new pair will comprise of the young male at Darling Downs Zoo and a female from the National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra.
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A male Red Panda called Pabu has arrived at Wildlife HQ giving the facility five males. He is housed next to their binturong: Log into Facebook | Facebook
A few long overdue updates for this news thread:
*the new red panda Pabu most likely came from Symbio Wildlife Park. Wildlife HQ's original red pandas that were also Alma Park Zoo's pandas recently passed away. Nima and Dawa were approaching 18 years old. They were the first exhibit visitors see when they walk into the zoo so it will be very interesting to see what species will go into their enclosure.
*the Tasmanian Devil triplets have since emerged from the pouch. They were completely unexpected as the female was considered post-reproductive. Another aforementioned birth in this thread - the Emperor Tamarins turned out to be twins. On my last visit I saw Emperor Tamarins being housed in three different locations. With some of the surplus males since being sent to Altina this should free up some more space for them.
*a pair of Emu chicks are now in the free-ranging wallaby area towards the second half of the zoo.
*the White-cheeked Gibbons continue to be delayed due to border lockdowns. The zoo are hopeful in receiving them by around November. According to social media, the tree kangaroo has also settled in very well.
*the new red panda Pabu most likely came from Symbio Wildlife Park. Wildlife HQ's original red pandas that were also Alma Park Zoo's pandas recently passed away. Nima and Dawa were approaching 18 years old. They were the first exhibit visitors see when they walk into the zoo so it will be very interesting to see what species will go into their enclosure.
*the Tasmanian Devil triplets have since emerged from the pouch. They were completely unexpected as the female was considered post-reproductive. Another aforementioned birth in this thread - the Emperor Tamarins turned out to be twins. On my last visit I saw Emperor Tamarins being housed in three different locations. With some of the surplus males since being sent to Altina this should free up some more space for them.
*a pair of Emu chicks are now in the free-ranging wallaby area towards the second half of the zoo.
*the White-cheeked Gibbons continue to be delayed due to border lockdowns. The zoo are hopeful in receiving them by around November. According to social media, the tree kangaroo has also settled in very well.
I like the way WHQ are going, The on going work expanding and adding of new species, Yet another smaller zoo stepping up improving all looking good for the future!
A new species has arrived at Wildlife HQ. Green Tree Python is the latest addition to the zoo's reptile house, fitting nicely with the rainforest theme that this collection often emphasises. Information from their social media.
A few updates from social media:
- a female Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat joey recently arrived: "Introducing AMEIA, the cutest little Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat you ever did see! AMEIA recently joined our zoo family and is settling in beautifully. Look out for her on your next visit."
- two Dingo pups arrived from the Dingo Discovery Sanctuary and Research Centre (Victoria). The pair have been introduced to one of the older males and are currently available for visitor encounters.
This Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat joey is actually a wild-born orphan that was found at 200 grams. She was transferred to the zoo from a carer in South Australia and will become an education animal. The joey is now living in her own exhibit during the day and joins their resident Common Wombat that lives in a separate enclosure.
Source: 7News Sunshine Coast
It’s been about six months since I last visited Wildlife HQ so I was keen for a visit to check out recent progress and the new arrivals. There have been several sensible internal moves within the zoo that I noted today. Alas no gibbons for either species yet but still some points to report below:
Highlights from today:
For more photos (including how the new siamang enclosure is looking) see here: Wildlife HQ Zoo - ZooChat
- the main news from today is that Lumholtz’s Tree-kangaroo will soon make a return to the zoo. It will live in the first exhibit at the front of the zoo that housed their original tree-kangaroo and later, the elderly red pandas. The Goodfellow’s Tree-kangaroo has settled in very well and was incredibly active. He was even bounding around on the ground which was quite the sight. Being a zoo built among patches of subtropical rainforest I cannot think of a more ideal location for two species of tree-kangaroo.
- the Eastern Quolls were putting on a great show! All three of them, two normal and one black, were very active and utilised their whole exhibit space. More zoos need them. Next door, the Tasmanian Devil joeys were a highlight as they were vocalising loudly and gathering a big audience. The Dingo pups are now living with an adult male as well. I wasn't as lucky with the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat joey and wasn’t able to see her. She is living in the former quokka enclosure at the front of the zoo.
- the mixed group of Pygmy Marmosets and Golden Lion Tamarins have swapped enclosures with the main group of Emperor Tamarins, enabling the larger family group of emperors to have extra space and be more visible. For some context as only a handful of members are familiar with the zoo, the lion tamarins/pygmy marmosets live here now [Emperor Tamarin Enclosure - ZooChat] and the emperors, here [Golden Lion Tamarin/Pygmy Marmoset Enclosure - ZooChat].
- the new Green Tree Python is a logical addition. A few of the reptile enclosures have recently received upgrades – new backdrops and furnishings. There are also now two very young Gilbert’s Dragons joining their existing individual. The Spotted Tree Monitor and Fijian Crested Iguana continue to be highlights of this area.
- I was slightly disappointed to see even less bird species on-display. The curlew/kookaburra/frogmouth enclosure now houses surplus Emperor Tamarins. The curlews are now free-ranging with the wallabies and Cape Barren Geese but the other species are not on-show.
- the Radiated Tortoises have been placed in the future White-cheeked Gibbon enclosure. A portion of the exhibit was fenced off allowing the tortoises access to fresh grass. Their former enclosure currently has a Quokka. The binturong enclosure has been divided into its original two open-topped exhibits; one side with the male binturong and the other, for the new red panda that recently arrived. Keepers were also completing some notable construction work on one of the meerkat enclosures opposite the dingoes.
- lots of wild birds today as well. Eastern Yellow Robins were everywhere. Green Catbirds and an Eastern Whipbird were also briefly seen near the new siamang enclosure and a Dusky Honeyeater (a lifer and 170th wild bird of the year for me) flew in next to a dozing red panda. It was a hive of activity as the wild birds emerged to feed following the short bursts of heavy rainfall today.
Highlights from today:
For more photos (including how the new siamang enclosure is looking) see here: Wildlife HQ Zoo - ZooChat
A gibbon-related update received via email correspondence: "We are very excited for the Siamangs and White Cheeked Gibbons to join us here at Wildlife HQ. They are going to be great addition to our growing family. We are yet to received confirmation dates for the white Cheeked Gibbons however the Siamangs will be joining us Easter Holidays 2022!"
0.1 Quokka has been born at Wildlife HQ. I believe this is the third Quokka the zoo have bred since their breeding pair arrived from Perth and the Australian Reptile Park respectively: Log into Facebook | Facebook
Wildlife HQ have welcomed their first ever Capybara pup. He was a complete accident and was not planned but he will be reintroduced to the adults once renovations are complete on their exhibit: Log into Facebook | Facebook