george.h.martin
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No I was just in north Devon so I only visited Exmoor and Combe Martin wildlife and dinosaur park as my family aren’t to keen on zoos sadly.
Exmoor Zoo Exmoor Zoo News 2023
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On June 6th, the zoo announced the name, Buster.
Let us introduce you too…. BUSTER Congratulations Helen Horrocks on your chosen name for our baby Maned Wolf puppy- please DM us so we can arrange... | By Exmoor Zoo | Facebook
On June 14th, the zoo announced that they built a new aviary near the lake for (0.0.3) boat-billed herons, (0.0.2) Puna ibises, and (0.0.2) swamphens (species not specified) which are now on exhibit.* The zoo also announced they are planning on building 2 more aviaries near the lake.
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*This might be the same exhibit @Kalaw detailed in their post.
Alwaysevergreen
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The two Swamp Hens have now been moved from that exhibit as they weren't getting on great in there, so have moved elsewhere.
The three Boat Billed Herons are youngsters, of which there are 2 adults in there, so 5 in total in there.
The three Boat Billed Herons are youngsters, of which there are 2 adults in there, so 5 in total in there.
JurassicMax
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Recently a female Grey-handed Night Monkey (Aotus lemurinus griseimembra) arrived at the zoo to accompany the already present male.
Source:
Instagram of Exmoor Zoo (24/06/2023)
Source:
Instagram of Exmoor Zoo (24/06/2023)
animallover22
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Does anyone know what the new arrival to the zoo that came in the white van a few months ago? The zoo hasn't announced yet but I guessing it could be a new leopard.
There has indeed been a new young female black leopard there for several months now
animallover22
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Nioce! Do you where she came from or what subspecies of leopard is she? Don't worry if you can't find anything.
Lafone
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Had an excellent first visit to Exmoor today. Weather was changeable with a couple of torrential downpours and a bit of thunder but the sun drew lots of the animals out. Was pretty quiet people wise which was quite a treat.
Visit highlight was the shoebill who was very showy and wholly impressive as a bucket list bird. Gazed at her for ages on a couple of trips round. Lovely. A couple of people walked straight past commenting ‘it’s a big heron’ etc - I was sorely tempted to stop them!
The zoo is a bit of a maze with so many different directions to go in, different path types and surfaces, changing elevation as it all winds around and navigates through some interesting plants. By the time I’d been round several times I worked out where everything was (more or less). It’s an adventure to find everything. The numbers on the enclosures help and I was grateful for the map.
I liked the use of natural terrain for the sitatunga roaming around in their marsh.
Enjoyed the bird collection, particularly the wide variety of ibis - my first look at a few of them and quite a tick list. I liked the aviary with the pelicans as also my first look at the sub species. The boat billed heron are lovely and their are some unusual turaco and kookabura.
New leopard Bagheera was quarantining in the leopard enclosure with a sign about her and the enclosure refurb on display so snapped a phone pic attached. She was on a platform and then later having her feed later in the day and visible in her den - a pretty looking cat. The pumas were also having their food which was fun to watch.
I thought the signage excellent. From the ones at the start of the zoo with departures arrivals and births (also snapped and attached those for interest) and the signs on the enclosures with the details about not only the species but lots of information on the specific animals themselves was interesting. A few of the signs are clearly quite old but overall it was great to read them. As well as the signs I liked the amount of seating and opportunities to stop and watch the animals or the nature reserve for a while.
Quite a few animals I hadn’t seen before or hadn’t had a good view in other places from the dusky pademelon to the honey badger and sand cats. Unusual animals like the yellow throated martens and the less commonly kept but lovely to watch caracal who were very showy.
The bush dogs were active and a couple were play fighting in their pond - I haven’t seen bush dogs playing in water before and they all went in for a cool off. The maned wolves were right up at the glass. The wolves were also out after their food.
It’s quite a mix of large planted enclosures like the one for the serval to the smaller wire and wood or glass for the tamarins and black lemur - it reminded me a bit of Hamerton with its unusual collection and eclectic layout. Speaking of Hamerton it was nice to see the dingoes. I did enjoy the covered lake aviary spaces - a lot of hard work to get that done I imagine and it all looks great.
Overall an excellent visit to a very varied collection and I’d definitely make the rather epic trip again.
Visit highlight was the shoebill who was very showy and wholly impressive as a bucket list bird. Gazed at her for ages on a couple of trips round. Lovely. A couple of people walked straight past commenting ‘it’s a big heron’ etc - I was sorely tempted to stop them!
The zoo is a bit of a maze with so many different directions to go in, different path types and surfaces, changing elevation as it all winds around and navigates through some interesting plants. By the time I’d been round several times I worked out where everything was (more or less). It’s an adventure to find everything. The numbers on the enclosures help and I was grateful for the map.
I liked the use of natural terrain for the sitatunga roaming around in their marsh.
Enjoyed the bird collection, particularly the wide variety of ibis - my first look at a few of them and quite a tick list. I liked the aviary with the pelicans as also my first look at the sub species. The boat billed heron are lovely and their are some unusual turaco and kookabura.
New leopard Bagheera was quarantining in the leopard enclosure with a sign about her and the enclosure refurb on display so snapped a phone pic attached. She was on a platform and then later having her feed later in the day and visible in her den - a pretty looking cat. The pumas were also having their food which was fun to watch.
I thought the signage excellent. From the ones at the start of the zoo with departures arrivals and births (also snapped and attached those for interest) and the signs on the enclosures with the details about not only the species but lots of information on the specific animals themselves was interesting. A few of the signs are clearly quite old but overall it was great to read them. As well as the signs I liked the amount of seating and opportunities to stop and watch the animals or the nature reserve for a while.
Quite a few animals I hadn’t seen before or hadn’t had a good view in other places from the dusky pademelon to the honey badger and sand cats. Unusual animals like the yellow throated martens and the less commonly kept but lovely to watch caracal who were very showy.
The bush dogs were active and a couple were play fighting in their pond - I haven’t seen bush dogs playing in water before and they all went in for a cool off. The maned wolves were right up at the glass. The wolves were also out after their food.
It’s quite a mix of large planted enclosures like the one for the serval to the smaller wire and wood or glass for the tamarins and black lemur - it reminded me a bit of Hamerton with its unusual collection and eclectic layout. Speaking of Hamerton it was nice to see the dingoes. I did enjoy the covered lake aviary spaces - a lot of hard work to get that done I imagine and it all looks great.
Overall an excellent visit to a very varied collection and I’d definitely make the rather epic trip again.
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Thanks for the updates. It’s a wonderful collection and we try to visit as often as we can. My daughters like the contrast to Paignton and Wild Place. I too like the marsh area and the Shoebill really is a treat. Where was the EV station out of interest?
Lafone
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It was a lovely visit!
I went to the sheep pen car park at South Molton (EX36 4BH) 3 Osprey chargers and as I had stayed until closing at the zoo it was completely empty (no facilities there is a Sainsbury’s next to it but it was shut as expected). One charger wouldn’t start but the next one I tried was fine. I did two stops and smaller top ups at each as it was a long drive so also popped into the Chippenham pit stop.
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Thanks, I have similar experiences with my EV, but I’m interested in how zoos and other attractions are adapting, or not, to EV charging both for guests and their own staff/work vehicles. Cheers
Information on New Black Leopard
Bagheera was born at Parc Des Felins in 2022:
Beautiful black leopard Bagheera unveiled at Exmoor Zoo
Bagheera has been raised by her parents who are one of the only two pairs of black leopards left in captivity in Europe.
Collection manager Danny Reynolds said: “We would hope that Bagheera should live with us for the next 15 years or more. If we can, we may try and find a normal coat coloured male companion from the Asiatic leopards in captivity.
She came to Exmoor Zoo as part of an exchange as one of their female caracal kittens born in 2021 was exchanged as part of the European breeding program and cooperation with other zoos.
Bagheera was born at Parc Des Felins in 2022:
Beautiful black leopard Bagheera unveiled at Exmoor Zoo
Bagheera has been raised by her parents who are one of the only two pairs of black leopards left in captivity in Europe.
Collection manager Danny Reynolds said: “We would hope that Bagheera should live with us for the next 15 years or more. If we can, we may try and find a normal coat coloured male companion from the Asiatic leopards in captivity.
She came to Exmoor Zoo as part of an exchange as one of their female caracal kittens born in 2021 was exchanged as part of the European breeding program and cooperation with other zoos.
LovingLongleat
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Brilliant news, I look forward to seeing the new 'Exmoor Beast' on my next visit!
animallover22
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That's awesome. Do you know the updates on the hyenas?
animallover22
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Hey guys! I'm trying to find out what subspecies the new leopard is.
It's stated in the posts that she could be one of the Asian leopards. The subspecies of Asia that melanism occurs are Javan Leopard, Indochinese Leopard, Indian Leopard and Sri Lankan Leopard.
If anyone can find out from the keepers, that would be great. It would also be useful to find out her size and weight, which could suggest the possible subspecies she is.
Get back to me when you got some possible answers.
Thanks.
Black Amur Leopards have also been in the zoo population. I suspect this one is a zoomix…..
Alwaysevergreen
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Where she was bred list that they have Persian Leopard, Amur Leopard and Sri Lankan Leopard, so depending which group she was bred by, she would be one of those species.
Alwaysevergreen
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Likely to be in the early part of next year.
animallover22
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Aah! Thank you for that. It is likely that she is a Sri Lankan species as melanism doesn't occur in the other two species.