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Judging by my last visit it looks like they are going to be building a train line up to the chimp island - presumably replacing the boats as currently the only way to see them is a long walk up the to lakeside.
 
2 Pieces of 2023 News Not Mentioned:
On November 2nd, the zoo announced that they acquired (2.0) domestic donkeys (breed not specified) named Glen and Noah which are now on exhibit.

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On August 29th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) slender-tailed meerkats were born and named Busta, Emmie/Eminem, and Missy.

⚠️ Prepare for cuteness overload ⚠️ We are delighted to announce the arrival of three tiny meerkat pups! The pups have been named Busta, Missy and... | By Blair Drummond Safari ParkFacebook
Rapper's delight - welcome to our new meerkat pups - Blair Drummond Safari Park

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On April 4th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) pygmy goats were born on March 27th and were later named Blossom and Bluebell.

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On April 7th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) pygmy goat named Haggis was born on April 1st which is now on exhibit.

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On May 2nd, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) common ostrich named Elvis from the Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire which is now on exhibit.

Elvis has entered the building! Joining us all the way from Blackpool Zoo, we are delighted to welcome a new male ostrich to our flock. This... | By Blair Drummond Safari ParkFacebook
 
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Nessie, the newest member of our sea lion family! Born on June 25th to mum Luce, Nessie has already captured our hearts with her adventurous spirit.

Watch our latest video to learn about the incredible training program our sea lion keepers used to confirm Luce’s pregnancy via ultrasound.

We're so proud of the remarkable work our team does to care for these amazing creatures. ✨

Find out more Welcome Nessie - Blair Drummond Safari Park
 
The Lions could be getting an upgraded enclosure. New plans submitted to Stirling Council seek to demolish existing facility and build a new Lions enclosure in close proximity to the old one on vacant land. There would be a covered area for viewing with windows looking into three indoor pens and an outside isolation area. A new outside boundary fence would also be installed.
 
Strathmorezoo said:
The Lions could be getting an upgraded enclosure. New plans submitted to Stirling Council seek to demolish existing facility and build a new Lions enclosure in close proximity to the old one on vacant land. There would be a covered area for viewing with windows looking into three indoor pens and an outside isolation area. A new outside boundary fence would also be installed.
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Are they not currently on the drive through? Would the new enclosure not include a drive through part?
Good news for the park and the lions though if accepted, positive future for the park always good news
 
Other 2024 News:
On June 25th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Anglo-Nubian goat named Goatzilla passed away on June 24th due to failing health.

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On June 7th, the zoo announced that a Pere David's deer named Bernadette was born on May 13th which is on exhibit.

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Meet Bernadette, our newborn Père David's deer fawn! - Blair Drummond Safari Park

On June 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Humboldt penguin hatched on April 19th and was later named Nugget.

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On July 19th, the zoo announced that 2 more Humboldt penguins hatched on June 8th and June 23rd respectively, and were named Bubba and Russo. Bubba was later sexed as (1.0).

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Weigh day for our new penguin chicks - Blair Drummond Safari Park
23K views · 468 reactions | It's official, Bubba is out of the nest box! He is also officially a boy... And officially bigger than his own mum! Can you believe the size of him... | By Blair Drummond Safari Park | Facebook

On July 25th, the zoo announced that another (0.1) Barbary macaque named Harper was born on June 19th which is on exhibit.

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On September 12th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Barbary macaque named Harris was born on July 27th which is on exhibit.

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On October 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) Humboldt penguins named Mola Mola and Skipper from Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire.

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