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The black lemurs are off show
On October 29th, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred 2 yellow-throated martens to the Exmoor Zoo in Devon*.
On November 28th, the zoo announced they acquired 10 Chilean flamingos (including 4 hatchlings) from Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire a couple weeks prior.
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* Information given by @Kalaw in the Exmoor Zoo News 2024 thread (Page 2 Post #25).
On November 28th, the zoo announced they acquired 10 Chilean flamingos (including 4 hatchlings) from Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire a couple weeks prior.
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* Information given by @Kalaw in the Exmoor Zoo News 2024 thread (Page 2 Post #25).
Drusillas turns 100 years old as of this year.
100 Wild Years of Drusillas Park - Our History
100 Wild Years of Drusillas Park - Our History
December 2024 News Not Mentioned:
On December 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) black lemur named Digit from Exmoor Zoo in Devon 2 weeks prior which is on exhibit.
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On December 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) white-faced saki monkey named Pires from the Marwell Zoo in Hampshire which is on exhibit.
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On December 22nd, the zoo announced they named the flamingos Blossom, Blush, Cherry, & Rose (hatchlings) and Azalea, Camellia, Coral, Dahlia, Fuchsia, and Magenta (adults).
2.2K views · 29 reactions | Flamingo names | A few weeks ago we introduced our fabulous new flamingo arrivals (including four beautiful little chicks!) and we asked you to help us name all 10 of... | By Drusillas Park | Facebook
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On February 12th, the zoo announced that a Sulawesi crested macaque was born on January 11th which is now on exhibit.
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Drusillas Park | Conservation | Critically Endangered Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque Born
On December 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) black lemur named Digit from Exmoor Zoo in Devon 2 weeks prior which is on exhibit.
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On December 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) white-faced saki monkey named Pires from the Marwell Zoo in Hampshire which is on exhibit.
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On December 22nd, the zoo announced they named the flamingos Blossom, Blush, Cherry, & Rose (hatchlings) and Azalea, Camellia, Coral, Dahlia, Fuchsia, and Magenta (adults).
2.2K views · 29 reactions | Flamingo names | A few weeks ago we introduced our fabulous new flamingo arrivals (including four beautiful little chicks!) and we asked you to help us name all 10 of... | By Drusillas Park | Facebook
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On February 12th, the zoo announced that a Sulawesi crested macaque was born on January 11th which is now on exhibit.
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Drusillas Park | Conservation | Critically Endangered Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque Born
Haliaeetus
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Other Early 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On February 26th, the zoo announced they named the macaque Elsie.
6.5K views · 109 reactions | Hello my name is… Elsie!
Thank you for all the votes on the perfect name for our new babe, Elsie won by a long way and we love it! | Drusillas Park
On March 12th, the zoo announced that a pygmy marmoset was born and was later named Nibblet.
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5K views · 44 reactions | Hello, my name is… Nibblet! Thank you for your naming votes, it was a close call, but Nibblet definitely took the lead and we love it! | Drusillas Park
On March 30th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) mantled guereza was born on March 15th and was later named Enzo.
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On April 17th, the zoo announced that 2 silvery marmosets were also born on March 15th, which are on exhibit.
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On April 22nd, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a (1.0) capybara named (Sat)Suma to Cassiobury Farm & Fishery in Hertfordshire*.
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On June 17th, the zoo announced that 3 scarlet ibises hatched which were later named Pita, Poppadom, and Tiger, respectively. The zoo also announced they named their other scarlet ibises, which can be seen here:
44 reactions | Are you bready for this…. We have 3 lovely little scarlet ibis chicks ready to fledge the nest very soon! We’re super proud of this flock because historically zoos have had to assist these birds when breeding, but our little gang have been doing a fab job all on their own! AND our keepers have given them all very special names to celebrate. Introducing… Sourdough Loaf Waffle Panini Toast Pancake Bap Croissant Ciabatta Brioche Baguette Crumpet Bagel Bloomer and then our new babies Tiger, Pita and Poppadom! | Drusillas Park
* Information provided by @Linc1068 in the Cassiobury Farm & Fishery thread (Page 2 Post #23).
On February 28th, the zoo closed the Farm area to the public (with all of the animals rehomed) to transform the area into a new interactive farm area opening sometime in the summer.
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On February 26th, the zoo announced they named the macaque Elsie.
6.5K views · 109 reactions | Hello my name is… Elsie!
Thank you for all the votes on the perfect name for our new babe, Elsie won by a long way and we love it! | Drusillas ParkOn March 12th, the zoo announced that a pygmy marmoset was born and was later named Nibblet.
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5K views · 44 reactions | Hello, my name is… Nibblet! Thank you for your naming votes, it was a close call, but Nibblet definitely took the lead and we love it! | Drusillas Park
On March 30th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) mantled guereza was born on March 15th and was later named Enzo.
Drusillas Park
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On April 17th, the zoo announced that 2 silvery marmosets were also born on March 15th, which are on exhibit.
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On April 22nd, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a (1.0) capybara named (Sat)Suma to Cassiobury Farm & Fishery in Hertfordshire*.
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On June 17th, the zoo announced that 3 scarlet ibises hatched which were later named Pita, Poppadom, and Tiger, respectively. The zoo also announced they named their other scarlet ibises, which can be seen here:
44 reactions | Are you bready for this…. We have 3 lovely little scarlet ibis chicks ready to fledge the nest very soon! We’re super proud of this flock because historically zoos have had to assist these birds when breeding, but our little gang have been doing a fab job all on their own! AND our keepers have given them all very special names to celebrate. Introducing… Sourdough Loaf Waffle Panini Toast Pancake Bap Croissant Ciabatta Brioche Baguette Crumpet Bagel Bloomer and then our new babies Tiger, Pita and Poppadom! | Drusillas Park
* Information provided by @Linc1068 in the Cassiobury Farm & Fishery thread (Page 2 Post #23).
Strathmorezoo
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The zoo has received a 7 year old Binturong from Frankfurt zoo named Dora. She will be joining the current 3 year old male named Niffler
Piece of July / August 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On July 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) capybara named Tango to Jersey Zoo in Jersey.
Jersey Zoo
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On September 25th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) binturong named Boots was born on August 8th, which is now on exhibit. This is the first time in Drusillas's history to successfully bred a binturong.
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Drusillas Zoo Park | Conservation | Sussex Zoo Celebrates First-Ever Baby Binturong
On July 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) capybara named Tango to Jersey Zoo in Jersey.
Jersey Zoo
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On September 25th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) binturong named Boots was born on August 8th, which is now on exhibit. This is the first time in Drusillas's history to successfully bred a binturong.
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Drusillas Zoo Park | Conservation | Sussex Zoo Celebrates First-Ever Baby Binturong
On October 16th, the zoo announced that 2 pygmy marmosets named NikNak and Wotsit were born on August 27th, which are now on exhibit.
Also on October 16th, the zoo announced that 2 dwarf mongooses named Cougar and Iceman were born on August 17th, which are now on exhibit.
154 reactions · 8 comments | BABY BOOM What’s better than one zoo-born baby? FIVE zoo-born babies! Just when you thought baby announcements were over for the year, we’re thrilled to announce more new arrivals Say hello to NikNak and Wotsit - our new Pygmy marmoset twins who join siblings Twiglet and Nibblet. Teeny tiny adorable dwarf mongoose twins Cougar and Iceman, who join siblings Maverick, Phoenix and Halo. AND a little update on our beautiful bintorung babe, Boots! Best keep an eye out for them all next time you’re here | Drusillas Park
Drusillas Park | Zoo Borns | Baby Boom at the Zoo this Halloween!
On October 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired (2.3) Colombian black spider monkeys named Ernie, Mo, Dilly, Jamundi, and Moa from Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire, which are now on exhibit (on the site of the former lar gibbon exhibit).
5.6K views · 426 reactions | Welcome Home! After lots of wonderful guesses, we’re so excited to officially welcome our newest residents, the Colombian black spider monkeys! These incredible primates get their name from their long, spindly limbs and super-strong tails - perfect for swinging through the treetops! Native to the forests of Colombia and Panama, these sociable monkeys often live in large family groups! Sadly, they’re classed as Vulnerable in the wild, so we’re proud to play our part in helping protect this amazing species. Come along and see them exploring their new home
#DrusillasPark #SpiderMonkeys #WelcomeHome #NewArrivals #AnimalConservation #FamilyDaysOut | Drusillas Park
Drusillas Park | Zoo Arrivals | Colombian Black Spider Monkeys Arrive At Sussex Zoo
Also on October 16th, the zoo announced that 2 dwarf mongooses named Cougar and Iceman were born on August 17th, which are now on exhibit.
154 reactions · 8 comments | BABY BOOM What’s better than one zoo-born baby? FIVE zoo-born babies! Just when you thought baby announcements were over for the year, we’re thrilled to announce more new arrivals
Say hello to NikNak and Wotsit - our new Pygmy marmoset twins who join siblings Twiglet and Nibblet. Teeny tiny adorable dwarf mongoose twins Cougar and Iceman, who join siblings Maverick, Phoenix and Halo. AND a little update on our beautiful bintorung babe, Boots! Best keep an eye out for them all next time you’re here | Drusillas ParkDrusillas Park | Zoo Borns | Baby Boom at the Zoo this Halloween!
On October 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired (2.3) Colombian black spider monkeys named Ernie, Mo, Dilly, Jamundi, and Moa from Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire, which are now on exhibit (on the site of the former lar gibbon exhibit).
5.6K views · 426 reactions | Welcome Home! After lots of wonderful guesses, we’re so excited to officially welcome our newest residents, the Colombian black spider monkeys! These incredible primates get their name from their long, spindly limbs and super-strong tails - perfect for swinging through the treetops! Native to the forests of Colombia and Panama, these sociable monkeys often live in large family groups! Sadly, they’re classed as Vulnerable in the wild, so we’re proud to play our part in helping protect this amazing species. Come along and see them exploring their new home
#DrusillasPark #SpiderMonkeys #WelcomeHome #NewArrivals #AnimalConservation #FamilyDaysOut | Drusillas ParkDrusillas Park | Zoo Arrivals | Colombian Black Spider Monkeys Arrive At Sussex Zoo
No they've only moved enclosures to the old colobus enclosure.