Yorkshire Wildlife Park Yorkshire Wildife Park news 2024

[Moorhunhe]

Have never had a voucher (have the lower membership) might be a good idea to give them a ring and check. It might be pretty busy though the weather might out a few people off, the last BH I went was a bit full on!

Yeah I did think about calling, but I don't really like that, haha, so thought I'd ask here first.

I know, but due to boyfriends job and the awful weather the past months there's very limited days we can do something (hence saving for driving lessons now). I don't really mind going somewhere when it rains, just don't want to be soaked upon arriving, lol.

 

[Smaggledagle]

On May 28th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) cotton-top tamarins were born and are on exhibit.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

 

[jayden]

Does anyone know the genders of the capybara and the warty pigs ?

 

[YWP fan]

Does anyone know the genders of the capybara and the warty pigs ?

The capybaras are called Jessie and Juno and I think they are twins/sisters. No idea of the warty pigs, although there have been babies a while ago.

 

[Ay Aye]

I expect the cheetah cubs will be visible soon. I haven't been since the cheetahs arrived and wonder how the viewing is

 

[jayden]

Twycross only has 1 species of orang-utan and 1 species of gorilla

Does anyone know if they’ve started building the gorilla enclosure yet ?

 

[Laboratory 7]

Does anyone know if they’ve started building the gorilla enclosure yet ?

I wasn't aware that they had re submitted the planning permission, unless ywp are building without planning approval.

 

[DonnyMax]

I expect the cheetah cubs will be visible soon. I haven't been since the cheetahs arrived and wonder how the viewing is

They are still inside but you can see them from the monitor showing cctv inside the house, expect them to be out very soon. See one of the fans of Facebook posts which has captured action on the monitor.
https://www.facebook.com/100008643376655/videos/pcb.2727813924040303/1956460954786219

 

[Strathmorezoo]

Dogs 4 Wildlife have been training two dogs to join anti poaching team in Africa at the park. Fudge a two year old Cocker Spanial and Rocket an fifteen month red Labrador have been getting familiar with smells and sounds of animals such as giraffe, leopard etc. Yorkshire Wildlife Park are wishing them all the best.

 

[YWP fan]

YWP announced the two baby Cheetahs have been released into the main enclosure for the first time. More info and photos on their website.

 

[DonnyMax]

YWP announced the two baby Cheetahs have been released into the main enclosure for the first time. More info and photos on their website.

They certainly have and showing really well....

Cheetahs

• DonnyMax
• 23 Jul 2024

First day out for baby cheetahs

Cheetahs

• DonnyMax
• 23 Jul 2024

 

[YWP fan]

Just saw a Facebook post showing another baby Red Howler monkey. That’s 3 youngsters now. They are certainly breeding well.

 

[Fallax]

Just saw a Facebook post showing another baby Red Howler monkey. That’s 3 youngsters now. They are certainly breeding well.

Great news, I wish more zoos would go into this species. They were a no show on my visit in 2022, but I may be able to squeeze in another later this year where I hope to be more successful in spotting the howlers!

 

[Baringogiraffe12]

0,1 Amur tiger ‘Sayan’ euthanised this morning due to age-related illnesses. This leaves YWP with 0,1.

 

[Lafone]

0,1 Amur tiger ‘Sayan’ euthanised this morning due to age-related illnesses. This leaves YWP with 0,1.

That's a shame though a good age to achieve. She was a pretty tiger and the enclosures there do make for some good viewing.

She'd been in residence since 2011 according to the FB page - it must be a really sad time for her keepers.

 

[Baringogiraffe12]

That's a shame though a good age to achieve. She was a pretty tiger and the enclosures there do make for some good viewing.

She'd been in residence since 2011 according to the FB page - it must be a really sad time for her keepers.

Indeed she was, a good innings - be interested to see what YWP’s plans are for their tigers now with only the single female remaining. Plenty of tigers in Europe which need moving around from cubs born over the last few years.

 

[jtrbmvcq]

Knowsley now have 1.0 after the other male moved to Whipsnade, which could work if genetics suit.

 

[sidcup]

Also in uk. 2 cubs at chester and London and Highland w pk all need homes

 

[cerperal]

Also in uk. 2 cubs at chester and London and Highland w pk all need homes

London's tigers are Sumatran. I don't know how likely it is for Yorkshire to replace Amur with them, but I suppose it's not out of the question.

 

[Rajang21]

London's tigers are Sumatran. I don't know how likely it is for Yorkshire to replace Amur with them, but I suppose it's not out of the question.

As are Chester’s.