Absolutely, definitely worth it if you’re in the area!
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Lafone
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Enjoyed the latest couple of videos on Naked Mole Rats, where they first covered off building a new enclosure and then a second part with Mole Rat facts
I always enjoy the Mole Rats at CWP and @Neil chace posted some interesting information on them in a thread recently, highlighting their social structure which is fascinating stuff. More things to learn in this Northumberland video as I didn't realise Mole Rat teeth are on the outside to stop them ingesting all the dirt as they dig. Every day a school day! Worth a watch, have to say I really enjoy the content from the zoo.
I always enjoy the Mole Rats at CWP and @Neil chace posted some interesting information on them in a thread recently, highlighting their social structure which is fascinating stuff. More things to learn in this Northumberland video as I didn't realise Mole Rat teeth are on the outside to stop them ingesting all the dirt as they dig. Every day a school day! Worth a watch, have to say I really enjoy the content from the zoo.
I visited for the first time today. It was an enjoyable visit.
I’ve been to Kirkley a number of times and the two places are similar in some respects.
Highlights were the indoor bird show, the ‘Jersey-esque’ Livingstone Bat house, the excellent tropical house (Saki, Goeldis, Pygmy M’s & Agoutis) and the Yositse.
The collection is growing and there was a huge pile of full size cut logs near the car park - for a new enclosure?
The farm park section was excellent, with Pitou Donkeys being the highlight.
We saw the slightly off show wildcat enclosures.
The focus on native wildlife is to be commended, with excellent breeding centres for crayfish, harvest mice & wildcats.
Many of the glass windows were condensated, unfortunately.
The snow leopard accommodation was well done.
I think that, like HWP, the zoo may do well focussing on cold weather animals in the future (less heating bills in cold Northumberland?) - polar bear/Amur Tiger would fit?
I’ll look forward to returning in the coming years.
I’ve been to Kirkley a number of times and the two places are similar in some respects.
Highlights were the indoor bird show, the ‘Jersey-esque’ Livingstone Bat house, the excellent tropical house (Saki, Goeldis, Pygmy M’s & Agoutis) and the Yositse.
The collection is growing and there was a huge pile of full size cut logs near the car park - for a new enclosure?
The farm park section was excellent, with Pitou Donkeys being the highlight.
We saw the slightly off show wildcat enclosures.
The focus on native wildlife is to be commended, with excellent breeding centres for crayfish, harvest mice & wildcats.
Many of the glass windows were condensated, unfortunately.
The snow leopard accommodation was well done.
I think that, like HWP, the zoo may do well focussing on cold weather animals in the future (less heating bills in cold Northumberland?) - polar bear/Amur Tiger would fit?
I’ll look forward to returning in the coming years.
I believe the curator outlined that their collection plan is to focus on colder climate animals for outdoor exhibits in the future.
Hi, was this announced in one of the excellent YouTube updates on their channel? Thanks.
yes it was.
For those that missed the recent YouTube video:
They are currently working on upgrading the Bear Falls Cafe followed by an upgraded Snow Leopard enclosure over the January closed period. Which leads me to presume the logs in the car park or potentially for the Snow Leopard upgrade.
They are currently working on upgrading the Bear Falls Cafe followed by an upgraded Snow Leopard enclosure over the January closed period. Which leads me to presume the logs in the car park or potentially for the Snow Leopard upgrade.
On January 16th, the zoo announced (among the previously mentioned Bear Falls Cafe revamp) that they moved a (0.1) snowy owl named Cloud to another aviary elsewhere in the facility. Cloud's former exhibit will be enlarged for the facility's (1.0) snowy owl Winter.
On February 6th, the zoo announced they completed a new mock-rock facade (as well as added in new branching/rocks) inside the long-nosed potoroo/sugar glider exhibit in the Nocturnal House.
On February 6th, the zoo announced they completed a new mock-rock facade (as well as added in new branching/rocks) inside the long-nosed potoroo/sugar glider exhibit in the Nocturnal House.
Lafone
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Another interesting update from Northumberland zoo on their otter enclosure changes.
I really like the insights into how the animals are managed and the husbandry aspects 'behind the scenes' - obviously interesting to a pure layperson like me who will never see it otherwise, though people who are in the know would already be aware. Always engaging though.
I really like the insights into how the animals are managed and the husbandry aspects 'behind the scenes' - obviously interesting to a pure layperson like me who will never see it otherwise, though people who are in the know would already be aware. Always engaging though.
On February 27th, the zoo announced they completed several projects in the facility, including repainting the indoor areas for the slender-tailed meerkat/Cape porcupine exhibit and the South American tapir exhibit, and switching the substrate in the tapir exhibit and the African grey parrot exhibit (as well as reperching).
On March 27th, the zoo announced they built new climbing structures inside the common raccoon exhibit.
On April 1st, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a gray mouse lemur to the Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World in Shropshire*.
* Information provided by @Strathmorezoo in the Hoo Farm zoo news thread (Page 8 Post #142).
On April 1st, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a gray mouse lemur to the Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World in Shropshire*.
* Information provided by @Strathmorezoo in the Hoo Farm zoo news thread (Page 8 Post #142).
On May 1st, the zoo announced they received full accreditation from the European Association of Zoos & Aquaria (EAZA) in April. The zoo also announced plans to use some of the acquired 65 acres for a 3-stage masterplan which will focus on species that are "climatically appropriate", with the 1st section possibly completed by 2026. Finally, the zoo announced plans to focus more on EEP species and relocating non-EEP species (barring popular ones) in the future.
This is great news. It’s a brilliant YouTube video and I’m so glad that the NE of England will have this zoo to take pride in goi g forward's. For so long, the NE was a desert when it came to zoological collections; it’s good already, but is looking like it will be very good. I like their approach and I love the parcel of land they’ve purchased, which will probably house a wolf/bear/wolverine type set of enclosures and go the Jimmys Farm and Peak WP / HWP route? well done to the whole team up there!
Lafone
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It’s really good stuff I enjoy their content and that’s a great reflection / vision example. Wish I lived a bit nearer tbh!
This is just a very cool conservation project and I do hope that after the females have been put back on their respective patches of the river system that Northumberland Zoo will continue with the species and - fingers crossed - at some point also a pitch/aquarium on exhibit somewhere.
Well deserved accolade and moves the zoo ever forward and take it to the next level.
TBH: I really love this gem of a zoo, its history, the people that work here and their first projects and now the big challenge from getting accredited to the new inspection levels of EAZA ... I think the zoo will do well.
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Conmgrats to Eshottheugh,...sorry, Northumberland Zoo, for their admittance to EAZA. Opens up a whole new plain of opportunity for EES breeding and temperate climate adaptive species. Just watched the recent YT vid. Must say,it's rare to see & watch someone go that in depth with plans for their collections and future. All the best.
Their first primate birth - a Goeldi's Monkey was born on April 27.
On May 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) domestic guinea pig named Snowdrop which is now on exhibit. The zoo also announced that (0.2) domestic guinea pigs named Dalia and Pearl passed away due to cysts on their ovaries and gut stasis, respectively. Finally, the zoo announced they installed a new building inside the guinea pig exhibit.
On May 16th, the zoo announced that a Livingston's fruit bat was born in April which is now on exhibit.
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