Twycross have announced the birth of ten penguin chicks, bring them up to thirty four individuals, guess clean water isn’t that bad for them after all Twycross Zoo announces the birth of 10 penguin chicks - Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo News 2023
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Pandaboi
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Only a bit of news to share today, I visited Twycross today and a few new things.
The enclosure which used to house the L’hoest monkeys and most recently Pygmy Marmosets near the Black Rhinos and the Owls is being upgraded. The Pygmy’s Marmosets have now moved with the Red Titis near the Bonobos and Zebras.
The old otter enclosure has now been bordered up, hopefully we can see something else be put there like a new family of Otters or something else.
The birds near the Lorikeets and Orangutans are back out. Species including Silvery-Cheeked Hornbill, Red Fronted Macaws, Vasa Parrot and Yellow-Shouldered Amazon.
Inside the aviary in The Gruffalo (the one before you go you into the Owls not the walkthrough which used to house finches) is home to Hamerkops and an Edward’s Pheasant.
The flamingo chick is growing up fast and it’s looks very well.
The 60th anniversary celebrations are wonderful and the exhibit on the History of the zoo inside the Rhino School House (used to be the Elephant School House) near the giraffes is extremely fascinating and to see some of the old props used is awesome. Unfortunately I couldn’t take photos of it because it’s prohibited.
The L’hoest monkeys troop have been split up, there are now two troops one in the old Bonobo house with the Giant Tortoise and one opposite next to the Tigers.
The enclosure which used to house the L’hoest monkeys and most recently Pygmy Marmosets near the Black Rhinos and the Owls is being upgraded. The Pygmy’s Marmosets have now moved with the Red Titis near the Bonobos and Zebras.
The old otter enclosure has now been bordered up, hopefully we can see something else be put there like a new family of Otters or something else.
The birds near the Lorikeets and Orangutans are back out. Species including Silvery-Cheeked Hornbill, Red Fronted Macaws, Vasa Parrot and Yellow-Shouldered Amazon.
Inside the aviary in The Gruffalo (the one before you go you into the Owls not the walkthrough which used to house finches) is home to Hamerkops and an Edward’s Pheasant.
The flamingo chick is growing up fast and it’s looks very well.
The 60th anniversary celebrations are wonderful and the exhibit on the History of the zoo inside the Rhino School House (used to be the Elephant School House) near the giraffes is extremely fascinating and to see some of the old props used is awesome. Unfortunately I couldn’t take photos of it because it’s prohibited.
The L’hoest monkeys troop have been split up, there are now two troops one in the old Bonobo house with the Giant Tortoise and one opposite next to the Tigers.
It’s expected to be that yes, and was originally set to open in 2024. No planning application yet, which could put a question mark over that date. But there has been a tender process for contractors which should have drawn to a close back in April I think, and then because this is Gov/local authority funded, it will probably get fast tracked through planning too.
Does it even need planning given it was government funded ? Would have thought that would have been looked at in the funding stage, would be a bit of egg on there face if they approved the funding only for local planning to reject the proposal
In other news, as per @Smaggledagle post on the wmsp thread three penguins have left for wmsp this month, was wondering how would be leaving this month as this seams to be a monthly trend at the zoo with nothing coming in
It's such a shame the Gorilla's new enclosure has been pushed back as well. Hopefully, it won't be too long until they get at least the revamped outside that has been planned for the last few months.
Pandaboi
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The new CEO, Craig Dunkerley, who has been in the job for four weeks is making promising changes to the membership. With things like 25% of experiences etc but also allowing members to enter the zoo earlier than normal guests and having member events. And something I’m really exited for is monthly e-newsletters with exclusive behind the scenes content. I’m excited to see what Craig Dunkerley is planning for Twycross.
I love the idea of members getting early access. E-newsletter might be good as well, if it tells us a bit more about what is planned for the future.
Pandaboi
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Early entry on selected dates. How will we know which days?
Pandaboi
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I’m guessing they will post it on their social media or website when they have the selected days.
and maybe the e-news.
East Midlands Gem FM radio Jo and Sparky are at Twycross Zoo this morning. If you would like to listen to it, it's on from 6-10am!
Just had a quick look, am I reading this right if you go once a year you get free access for the rest of the year like a membership with out the other perks Tickets & Experiences at Twycross Zoo