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I think that the elephant was Meena.Interestingly it shows the bears in their ravine but the scene of the Asian black bear,I think was of the bear in the small bear enclosure which was situated further down, opposite the now chimps outside enclosure.
 
Jambi said:
Ah so this must be that "Baby Reindeer" everyone's been talking about. :p
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DB2 said:
Two reindeer born 21st April & 26th April

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They have received the names of FLYNN and FLORA.
Dudley Zoo & Castle on Instagram: "We’ve got more tiny hooves in the reindeer paddock following the arrival of two further newborn calves! Little Flynn was born to first-time mum Ivy, on April 21, while Lily gave birth to baby Flora five days later! Flynn and Flora join four-week-old Koda. Dad to all our 2024 babies is alpha male, Kenny. Work on our new ‘Reindeer Ravine’ is progressing well on the lower zoo site and we’ll be revealing more soon. If you're visiting over the Bank Holiday weekend, don't forget to see our newbies!"
 
Does anyone know if there was anything kept on the top of this cylindrical shape in the wooded area at the start of the giraffe enclosure (when walking up the hill from the entrance)?

The keepers know it as the ‘Water Tower’, but didn’t know if anything was on top. The gates suggest an aviary of some type????
 

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I don't remember ever seeing anything there and, to be honest, I've been visiting for about 60 years and never noticed it before!
 
polarbear said:
Does anyone know if there was anything kept on the top of this cylindrical shape in the wooded area at the start of the giraffe enclosure (when walking up the hill from the entrance)?

The keepers know it as the ‘Water Tower’, but didn’t know if anything was on top. The gates suggest an aviary of some type????
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I have also been a visitor to Dudley since the 1960s and even worked there, but for the life of me I couldn't remember anything around there so I have checked my guidebooks from 1937 and there was what was called a kennel in that area. It was mentioned throughout the 1940s and 1950s but by the 1960s it had disappeared. Wether that was a kennel,I have no idea. Hope this helps.
 
Dudley Zoo have just announced the birth of eight Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) kits born to parents Grace and Spruce. They were born in an underground den in the exhibit and have started to emerge more and more over the last few days, so we’ll have to wait and see how many there are all in all.

Dudley Zoo & Castle on Instagram: "We’re incredibly excited to announce the birth of our first ever litter of adorable Arctic fox cubs – just in time to meet our half term visitors! Under the watchful gaze of mum, Grace and dad, Spruce, the cubs emerged from an underground burrow over the last few days, much to the delight of staff and a few lucky guests who have already managed to glimpse our new arrivals. Keepers have so far spotted eight cubs, also known as kits, but as Arctic fox litter sizes can vary, there may be more to appear. DZC Carnivore Section Leader, Sam Grove, said: “We’re thrilled to see the cubs out and about exploring the habitat and their arrival is extra special as it’s the first time we’ve bred Arctic foxes here at DZC. “We believe the cubs are now around six-weeks-old and have been tucked away in underground tunnels with mum since birth. “Both Grace and Spruce are first time parents, but they’re both doing incredibly well, with dad busy guarding the burrow entrance and taking food to mum.” Two-year-old Grace arrived at DZC in November 2022, while Spruce, aged one, joined her in October last year. Sam added: “Since we re-introduced Arctic foxes to the collection in 2019, they’ve proved to be a really popular species with visitors, who we know will be as excited to see the babies as we are.” Arctic foxes are a monogamous species and will mate for life. Gestation is around six weeks and they can have two litters in a year, with the babies sporting a dark velvety coat."
 
That's great! When I visited last week there was a barrier with a sign saying it's to give them privacy during breeding season.
 
Wow 8 of them. They are absolutely adorable!

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Dudley Zoo have just announced the birth of eight Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) kits born to parents Grace and Spruce. They were born in an underground den in the exhibit and have started to emerge more and more over the last few days, so we’ll have to wait and see how many there are all in all.

Dudley Zoo & Castle on Instagram: "We’re incredibly excited to announce the birth of our first ever litter of adorable Arctic fox cubs – just in time to meet our half term visitors! Under the watchful gaze of mum, Grace and dad, Spruce, the cubs emerged from an underground burrow over the last few days, much to the delight of staff and a few lucky guests who have already managed to glimpse our new arrivals. Keepers have so far spotted eight cubs, also known as kits, but as Arctic fox litter sizes can vary, there may be more to appear. DZC Carnivore Section Leader, Sam Grove, said: “We’re thrilled to see the cubs out and about exploring the habitat and their arrival is extra special as it’s the first time we’ve bred Arctic foxes here at DZC. “We believe the cubs are now around six-weeks-old and have been tucked away in underground tunnels with mum since birth. “Both Grace and Spruce are first time parents, but they’re both doing incredibly well, with dad busy guarding the burrow entrance and taking food to mum.” Two-year-old Grace arrived at DZC in November 2022, while Spruce, aged one, joined her in October last year. Sam added: “Since we re-introduced Arctic foxes to the collection in 2019, they’ve proved to be a really popular species with visitors, who we know will be as excited to see the babies as we are.” Arctic foxes are a monogamous species and will mate for life. Gestation is around six weeks and they can have two litters in a year, with the babies sporting a dark velvety coat."
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pendraig_milnerae said:
Dudley Zoo have just announced the birth of eight Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) kits born to parents Grace and Spruce. They were born in an underground den in the exhibit and have started to emerge more and more over the last few days, so we’ll have to wait and see how many there are all in all.

Dudley Zoo & Castle on Instagram: "We’re incredibly excited to announce the birth of our first ever litter of adorable Arctic fox cubs – just in time to meet our half term visitors! Under the watchful gaze of mum, Grace and dad, Spruce, the cubs emerged from an underground burrow over the last few days, much to the delight of staff and a few lucky guests who have already managed to glimpse our new arrivals. Keepers have so far spotted eight cubs, also known as kits, but as Arctic fox litter sizes can vary, there may be more to appear. DZC Carnivore Section Leader, Sam Grove, said: “We’re thrilled to see the cubs out and about exploring the habitat and their arrival is extra special as it’s the first time we’ve bred Arctic foxes here at DZC. “We believe the cubs are now around six-weeks-old and have been tucked away in underground tunnels with mum since birth. “Both Grace and Spruce are first time parents, but they’re both doing incredibly well, with dad busy guarding the burrow entrance and taking food to mum.” Two-year-old Grace arrived at DZC in November 2022, while Spruce, aged one, joined her in October last year. Sam added: “Since we re-introduced Arctic foxes to the collection in 2019, they’ve proved to be a really popular species with visitors, who we know will be as excited to see the babies as we are.” Arctic foxes are a monogamous species and will mate for life. Gestation is around six weeks and they can have two litters in a year, with the babies sporting a dark velvety coat."
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Cool species! Do they participate in the Scandinavian recovery program for Arctic fox (viz Skansen Zoo project in Stockholm)?
 
Moorhunhe said:
Dudley has announced the birth of another Black Lemur.
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The baby Black Lemur is a girl, she has received the name of AUDREY.
Dudley Zoo & Castle on Instagram: "White ears have revealed our baby black lemur is a girl, who keepers have named Audrey! Despite the species being called the Black lemur, only males are black. Females are brown with white ears. Adorable Audrey was born to Barbara and Bryan last month and can be found on the Lower Zoo site, opposite the chimpanzees, alongside older sibling twins, Charles and Camilla. If you're visiting us this #LoveYourZooWeek, come and find out about the endangered species and discover how we, as the EEP studbook holder, are setting up vital breeding opportunities for black lemurs in 75 collections worldwide. ❤"
 
On March 9th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.6) domestic guinea pigs named Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Dory, Jasmine, and Rapunzel which are on display in the Farm Barn.

New arrivals | Have you spotted our six new guinea pig girls in the farm barn? Say hello to Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Dory and Belle! If you're on TikTok,... | By Dudley Zoo | Facebook

On March 29th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) domestic reindeer named Bruno to Wild Discovery in Lancashire.

Wild Discovery

On April 3rd, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for their (0.1) domestic goose (breed not specified) named Derek, complete with a new indoor house and large outdoor area/pool as well as an enclosed outdoor space with a smaller pool.

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On June 6th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (4.0) yellow-breasted capuchin monkeys named Chops, Clint, Deet, and Doyle to Drusillas Park in East Sussex.

Drusillas Park

Manatee_Sloth said:
Kira has been spotted using the new giraffe paddock extension
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Dudley Zoo & Castle on Instagram: "Big news! It may have taken a few weeks, but curiosity finally got the better of Kira, who was spotted exploring the new giraffe paddock extension! Mum, Josie, is yet to put a hoof across the boundary of the new build, but with Kira now out and about in both sides, we’re sure she soon will too!"
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On June 15th, the zoo announced that (0.1) giraffe Josie is finally exploring the paddock expansion area for the past couple days, after almost a year since it opened.

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The visitor numbers for 2023 have been released, so I've updated the graph...

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Only a slight improvement on 2022. The zoo states their target for 2023 was 310,000, but they missed this target due to a slow start to the year and wet weather in March and July.
 

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