Agreed, this enclosure really sticks out to me as the poorest when I visit. Would be great to see them with an upgrade in the new meadow area.
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On April 9th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Valais Blacknose sheep named Iris was born on April 8th.
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
On May 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) grey-crowned crane later named Rona who is now on exhibit.
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
On May 26th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) blue poison dart frogs which are now on exhibit.
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
On May 27th, the zoo announced (0.0.4) Indian peafowl hatched. The zoo also announced that a (0.0.1) parma wallaby was born and is on exhibit.
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On June 23rd, the zoo announced that they built a new exhibit for their Patagonian cavies which is now open in the Higher Meadow area. The zoo also announced that they acquired (0.2) Patagonian cavies.
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On June 24th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) white-faced scops owl which is now on exhibit.
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
On July 14th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for their parma wallabies which is now open in the Higher Meadow area.
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Alwaysevergreen
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On Wednesday morning, I made a couple of hour trip to Axe Valley Wildlife Park in what was awful weather and it felt that myself and two others were the only ones in the park.
I like that the zoo displays a board of new arrivals and births around the zoo. Below is the latest births in 2023;
Three Leopard Cat kittens from last year are now living in one of the old Jaguarundi exhibits. These Leopard Cats are due to move on soon. The zoo is also down to just one pair of Jaguarundi.
The two Lynx kittens born last year are still mixed with their mum, meaning dad and mum plus kittens, only have rotational access to the exhibit.
Much more work has happened up in the meadow section, with two new exhibits near completion, but no direction of what is going in them. There are up there, a new exhibit for Burrowing Owls, A new exhibit for Patagonian Mara and the exhibit area which in time will be a Mongoose maze, is currently home to Parma Wallaby.
Javan Peafowl are currently in a netted exhibit, which in time will be the upgrade for the Flamingos.
There was no sign of the King Parrot that was on show when I last visited opposite the Maned Wolves and that is now home to a pair of Wood Owl.
Purple Swamphen have also moved up to the meadow area, as has Binturong and Rusty Spotted Cats, although neither seen during this visit.
Cape Genet are now in the old Rusty Spotted Cat exhibit, by the play area and Lemurs, whilst in the old Genet house, there is now a pair of Asian Palm Civet.
The area of the Dik-Dik, Ostrich, Tapir and Zebra remains much the same, but the indoors of these exhibits are starting to look a little deep littered, and it looks like they weren't all concreted, which means they are harder to keep clean. In the long term, it would be good if these houses are improved as species like the Dik-Dik move up to the meadow as signposted.
Sadly, the Finlayson's Squirrel have passed away and are no longer being held, with their enclosure empty and a sign outside the Fennec Fox exhibit suggests that he will be moving up to the meadow soon, although I was advised that the new exhibit being constructed at present was for neither Dik-Dik or Fennec Fox.
The Swinhoes at the entrance have had their exhibit halved, with Harvest mice in the first section.
I had always liked that Axe kept a few species of Squirrel, but sadly they are now down to two.
As well as departures of Finlayson's, the zoo now longer holds Egyptian Mongoose, with the Cusimanse moved into their old exhibit, and the old Cusimanse exhibit empty.
Raccoon Dogs have also moved on to another collection, and their exhibit has been pulled down altogether.
A female Caracal will be joining the zoo soon from Exmoor Zoo, and a smaller secondary area has been created and a second indoor section at the Caracal exhibit in preparation for this.
A lot of change since I last visited, some for the good and some a little disappointing, especially when a zoo that holds a lot of weird and wonderful, go out of certain species which is a shame.
I would expect, by the spring a number of more exhibits erected up in the meadow and more changes made and hopefully Axe will be to bring in a few new species, to fill a few of the empty enclosures.
I like that the zoo displays a board of new arrivals and births around the zoo. Below is the latest births in 2023;
Three Leopard Cat kittens from last year are now living in one of the old Jaguarundi exhibits. These Leopard Cats are due to move on soon. The zoo is also down to just one pair of Jaguarundi.
The two Lynx kittens born last year are still mixed with their mum, meaning dad and mum plus kittens, only have rotational access to the exhibit.
Much more work has happened up in the meadow section, with two new exhibits near completion, but no direction of what is going in them. There are up there, a new exhibit for Burrowing Owls, A new exhibit for Patagonian Mara and the exhibit area which in time will be a Mongoose maze, is currently home to Parma Wallaby.
Javan Peafowl are currently in a netted exhibit, which in time will be the upgrade for the Flamingos.
There was no sign of the King Parrot that was on show when I last visited opposite the Maned Wolves and that is now home to a pair of Wood Owl.
Purple Swamphen have also moved up to the meadow area, as has Binturong and Rusty Spotted Cats, although neither seen during this visit.
Cape Genet are now in the old Rusty Spotted Cat exhibit, by the play area and Lemurs, whilst in the old Genet house, there is now a pair of Asian Palm Civet.
The area of the Dik-Dik, Ostrich, Tapir and Zebra remains much the same, but the indoors of these exhibits are starting to look a little deep littered, and it looks like they weren't all concreted, which means they are harder to keep clean. In the long term, it would be good if these houses are improved as species like the Dik-Dik move up to the meadow as signposted.
Sadly, the Finlayson's Squirrel have passed away and are no longer being held, with their enclosure empty and a sign outside the Fennec Fox exhibit suggests that he will be moving up to the meadow soon, although I was advised that the new exhibit being constructed at present was for neither Dik-Dik or Fennec Fox.
The Swinhoes at the entrance have had their exhibit halved, with Harvest mice in the first section.
I had always liked that Axe kept a few species of Squirrel, but sadly they are now down to two.
As well as departures of Finlayson's, the zoo now longer holds Egyptian Mongoose, with the Cusimanse moved into their old exhibit, and the old Cusimanse exhibit empty.
Raccoon Dogs have also moved on to another collection, and their exhibit has been pulled down altogether.
A female Caracal will be joining the zoo soon from Exmoor Zoo, and a smaller secondary area has been created and a second indoor section at the Caracal exhibit in preparation for this.
A lot of change since I last visited, some for the good and some a little disappointing, especially when a zoo that holds a lot of weird and wonderful, go out of certain species which is a shame.
I would expect, by the spring a number of more exhibits erected up in the meadow and more changes made and hopefully Axe will be to bring in a few new species, to fill a few of the empty enclosures.
Lafone
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On Wednesday morning, I made a couple of hour trip to Axe Valley Wildlife Park in what was awful weather and it felt that myself and two others were the only ones in the park.
I like that the zoo displays a board of new arrivals and births around the zoo. Below is the latest births in 2023;
Three Leopard Cat kittens from last year are now living in one of the old Jaguarundi exhibits. These Leopard Cats are due to move on soon. The zoo is also down to just one pair of Jaguarundi.
The two Lynx kittens born last year are still mixed with their mum, meaning dad and mum plus kittens, only have rotational access to the exhibit.
Much more work has happened up in the meadow section, with two new exhibits near completion, but no direction of what is going in them. There are up there, a new exhibit for Burrowing Owls, A new exhibit for Patagonian Mara and the exhibit area which in time will be a Mongoose maze, is currently home to Parma Wallaby.
Javan Peafowl are currently in a netted exhibit, which in time will be the upgrade for the Flamingos.
There was no sign of the King Parrot that was on show when I last visited opposite the Maned Wolves and that is now home to a pair of Wood Owl.
Purple Swamphen have also moved up to the meadow area, as has Binturong and Rusty Spotted Cats, although neither seen during this visit.
Cape Genet are now in the old Rusty Spotted Cat exhibit, by the play area and Lemurs, whilst in the old Genet house, there is now a pair of Asian Palm Civet.
The area of the Dik-Dik, Ostrich, Tapir and Zebra remains much the same, but the indoors of these exhibits are starting to look a little deep littered, and it looks like they weren't all concreted, which means they are harder to keep clean. In the long term, it would be good if these houses are improved as species like the Dik-Dik move up to the meadow as signposted.
Sadly, the Finlayson's Squirrel have passed away and are no longer being held, with their enclosure empty and a sign outside the Fennec Fox exhibit suggests that he will be moving up to the meadow soon, although I was advised that the new exhibit being constructed at present was for neither Dik-Dik or Fennec Fox.
The Swinhoes at the entrance have had their exhibit halved, with Harvest mice in the first section.
I had always liked that Axe kept a few species of Squirrel, but sadly they are now down to two.
As well as departures of Finlayson's, the zoo now longer holds Egyptian Mongoose, with the Cusimanse moved into their old exhibit, and the old Cusimanse exhibit empty.
Raccoon Dogs have also moved on to another collection, and their exhibit has been pulled down altogether.
A female Caracal will be joining the zoo soon from Exmoor Zoo, and a smaller secondary area has been created and a second indoor section at the Caracal exhibit in preparation for this.
A lot of change since I last visited, some for the good and some a little disappointing, especially when a zoo that holds a lot of weird and wonderful, go out of certain species which is a shame.
I would expect, by the spring a number of more exhibits erected up in the meadow and more changes made and hopefully Axe will be to bring in a few new species, to fill a few of the empty enclosures.
I had them on my list (it’s quite a trek) for a visit at some point for Egyptian mongoose. Now the only listed holder is Berrow animal park I think? Good visit report.
On October 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) alpaca was born.
To finish of the season, meet the new addition to the park. A cute little alpaca Cria. from our keeper Ruby. #are #alpacababy #newaddition... | By Axe Valley Wildlife ParkFacebook
To finish of the season, meet the new addition to the park. A cute little alpaca Cria. from our keeper Ruby. #are #alpacababy #newaddition... | By Axe Valley Wildlife ParkFacebook
On March 29th, 2024, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) white-cheeked turaco hatched.
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According to their socials, three Scottish wildcats have arrived and are exploring their new enclosure. Doesn't say where they came from or what their sexes are.
Looks like it could be the old coati enclosure near one of the playgrounds.
Correction! I had another look at the photo and there are FOUR wildcats, not three.. My bad!
quick notes on a visit 20.02.24
Meadow exhibits now hold the relocated Yellow Mongoose in a much improved enclosure.
Their former enclosure and Cusimanse enclosure both demolished for an expanded Red Ruffed Lemur cage.
Also Chilean Flamingo pool now open in meadow, mixed with Common Shelduck and possibly others I cant recall.
The indoor building feels a bit flat currently compared to its former self. Was surprised to find a Dik-dik in the Fennec Fox exhibit! seems woefully small for either occupant and presume this is a temporary measure.
The Fennec Fox continues to have a rough deal having only moved to the long thin former skunk / former water rat enclosure.
Feels like slow but steady progress towards moving animals to bigger and better quarters where necessary but I will be pleased to see the fox move to the meadow eventually.
Just one African Civet as far as I could see in their usual spot at the back of the enclosure under the foliage.
The Scottish wildcats are in the former Jagurundi enclosure whose indoor viewing faces the kookaburra/Turaco aviary.
Nice to see tapir out and utilising their paddock for the first time.
Cape Genet both incredibly active and showy in the former Rusty Spotted Cat enclosure.
Caracal mentioned above appears to have arrived as there were two in the outside runs and they did not appear to be mixed.
Meadow exhibits now hold the relocated Yellow Mongoose in a much improved enclosure.
Their former enclosure and Cusimanse enclosure both demolished for an expanded Red Ruffed Lemur cage.
Also Chilean Flamingo pool now open in meadow, mixed with Common Shelduck and possibly others I cant recall.
The indoor building feels a bit flat currently compared to its former self. Was surprised to find a Dik-dik in the Fennec Fox exhibit! seems woefully small for either occupant and presume this is a temporary measure.
The Fennec Fox continues to have a rough deal having only moved to the long thin former skunk / former water rat enclosure.
Feels like slow but steady progress towards moving animals to bigger and better quarters where necessary but I will be pleased to see the fox move to the meadow eventually.
Just one African Civet as far as I could see in their usual spot at the back of the enclosure under the foliage.
The Scottish wildcats are in the former Jagurundi enclosure whose indoor viewing faces the kookaburra/Turaco aviary.
Nice to see tapir out and utilising their paddock for the first time.
Cape Genet both incredibly active and showy in the former Rusty Spotted Cat enclosure.
Caracal mentioned above appears to have arrived as there were two in the outside runs and they did not appear to be mixed.
On May 7th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) fennec foxes named Francis and Heather which are now on exhibit.
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
On May 16th, the zoo announced that 7+? domestic ducks (breed not specified) hatched.
Thursday morning at the park. | By Axe Valley Wildlife Park | Facebook
Thursday morning at the park. | By Axe Valley Wildlife Park | Facebook
On May 11th, the zoo announced that 2 caracals were born which are on exhibit.
Warning Cuteness Alert We are so thrilled to introduce our latest babie born here at Axe Valley Wildlife Park. Our babies Caracals are really... | By Axe Valley Wildlife ParkFacebook
komodoskar
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I had a pretty nice visit to Axe Valley Wildife Park yesterday. It was mainly an impulsive visit as I was in the area, but it had enough interesting species to lure me in.
I found that ZTL is pretty out-dated for this collection so I just wanted to give an update based on that list (I've never been before, so I can't compare to previous visits). The following notable species were not on-show, though some may still be behind the scenes:
European genet
Greater Egyptian Jerboa
Indian Sarus Crane
Florida Sandhill Crane
There were multiple other species that I didn't see yesterday, but these were the standouts, and the ones I can see being the most disappointing if you travel specifically to see them.
There is also a list of animals that I was pleasantly surprised to see, all of which were parts of the avian collection:
Gray Partridge
Wood duck
Ferruginous duck
Cinnamon teal
South african shelduck
Common myna
Laysan teal
Speckled teal
Berniers teal
Chiloe wigeon
I found that ZTL is pretty out-dated for this collection so I just wanted to give an update based on that list (I've never been before, so I can't compare to previous visits). The following notable species were not on-show, though some may still be behind the scenes:
European genet
Greater Egyptian Jerboa
Indian Sarus Crane
Florida Sandhill Crane
There were multiple other species that I didn't see yesterday, but these were the standouts, and the ones I can see being the most disappointing if you travel specifically to see them.
There is also a list of animals that I was pleasantly surprised to see, all of which were parts of the avian collection:
Gray Partridge
Wood duck
Ferruginous duck
Cinnamon teal
South african shelduck
Common myna
Laysan teal
Speckled teal
Berniers teal
Chiloe wigeon
I have an idea that Axe Valley is the only UK zoo with South African Shelduck (except WWT) and Hume’s Pheasant on exhibit.
The Sarus Crane died a year or two back
Prochilodus246
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If you don't have a ZTL account I can always add these if you want?
komodoskar
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If you could that'd be great
I didn't see any Hume's pheasants do you remember where they are kept/what they are kept with
And that leaves Hamerton as the only UK collection that still holds the Sarus Crane.
The Hume’s WERE in w
Also, doesn’t Paignton still have a lone Sarus Crane?
The Hume’s WERE in what is now the Chilean Flamingo enclosure.
Also, doesn’t Paignton still have a lone Sarus Crane?
ZooNews2024
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Not according to ZIMs.
Hamerton's 3 birds (1.1.1) are recorded as the only ones in the UK.
I understand that last years youngster has now been separated from its parents, who have laid a new clutch.
Unless the Sarus is off show, Paignton is down to just a pair of Wattled Cranes.
ZooNews2024
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Even if it were off show, it would still be listed on ZIMs.
ZIMs does not work like Zootierliste - the zoo edits the data, not visitors.