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Rohin said:
Are there any tips for spotting the fossa, clouded leopards and rusty-spotted cats? And are there any species or enclosures which might be easily missed?
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Fossa is very active and usually pacing around, rusty spotted cats have indoor viewing and an outdoor enclosure with relatively easy viewing, never seen the clouded leopards there and they have no indoor viewing
 
Rohin said:
Are there any tips for spotting the fossa, clouded leopards and rusty-spotted cats? And are there any species or enclosures which might be easily missed?
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As with all cats the later the better, I've spent many hours parked outside the clouded leopards and nothing as has been too early as they get fed later on. My last 2 / 3 visits have seen both of the clouded leopards and the rusty spotted cats :)

Clouded Leopard Peckham (?) 22 May 2025 - ZooChat

Clouded Leopard Peckham (?) 22 May 2025 - ZooChat

Clouded Leopard Cirrus (?) 22 May 2025 - ZooChat

Rusty-Spotted Cat 22 May 2025 - ZooChat

Fossa Zazu 22 May 2025 - ZooChat

Male Rusty Spotted Cat - ZooChat

Male Clouded Leopard - ZooChat
 
Stumpy the Ring-tailed Lemur has passed away at the respectable age of 39, twice the average life expectancy for this species.
Five Sisters Zoo on Instagram: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our extraordinary ring-tailed lemur and one of Five Sisters Zoo’s most cherished residents – Stumpy. Over the past week, Stumpy’s health began to decline, and on Sunday we made the compassionate decision to let him go peacefully. Stumpy arrived at Five Sisters Zoo almost two decades ago in 2005, the very same month we opened our doors, earning his name for his shorter-than-usual tail. From that moment, he became more than just a resident – he became part of our identity. The ring-tailed lemur on our logo was even inspired by him, a lasting tribute to the role he played in our story. At an incredible 39 years old – nearly twice the average lifespan for his species – Stumpy made history earlier this year when Guinness World Records officially recognised him as the oldest living lemur in captivity. This remarkable milestone was a testament to the exceptional care he received throughout his time at the zoo. His legacy will forever be a cornerstone of Five Sisters Zoo – shaping our history, our conservation work, and the memories of his keepers, visitors, and all who knew him. Rest peacefully, Stumpy. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️ #FiveSistersZoo #FSZ #StumpyTheLemur"
 
Haliaeetus said:
Stumpy the Ring-tailed Lemur has passed away at the respectable age of 39, twice the average life expectancy for this species.
Five Sisters Zoo on Instagram: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our extraordinary ring-tailed lemur and one of Five Sisters Zoo’s most cherished residents – Stumpy. Over the past week, Stumpy’s health began to decline, and on Sunday we made the compassionate decision to let him go peacefully. Stumpy arrived at Five Sisters Zoo almost two decades ago in 2005, the very same month we opened our doors, earning his name for his shorter-than-usual tail. From that moment, he became more than just a resident – he became part of our identity. The ring-tailed lemur on our logo was even inspired by him, a lasting tribute to the role he played in our story. At an incredible 39 years old – nearly twice the average lifespan for his species – Stumpy made history earlier this year when Guinness World Records officially recognised him as the oldest living lemur in captivity. This remarkable milestone was a testament to the exceptional care he received throughout his time at the zoo. His legacy will forever be a cornerstone of Five Sisters Zoo – shaping our history, our conservation work, and the memories of his keepers, visitors, and all who knew him. Rest peacefully, Stumpy. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️ #FiveSistersZoo #FSZ #StumpyTheLemur"
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I posted the news of his 39th birthday on the 16th of June. I was surprised that he reached such a milestone and I am saddened by his death.
 
catfan said:
Glad you got to see clouded leopard, any luck with the others? :)
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The fossa was really easy to spot and I spent a lot of time near him, but I wasn't able to get to when the rusty-spotted cats might be out since I had to leave. I saw both clouded leopards being active, though, so that was a treat.
 
Other Late Spring / Summer / Autumn 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On July 17th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) West African Pygmy goat named Shadow passed away on July 15th.

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On October 27th, the zoo announced they helped release 5 Eurasian beavers back into the wild.

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Smaggledagle said:
On June 2nd, the zoo announced that a Humboldt penguin hatched on April 28th.

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On June 9th, the zoo announced they sexed the penguin as female (0.1). On July 2nd, the zoo named the penguin Abbie.

229 reactions · 21 shares | Go behind the scenes at our penguin chick’s very first health check! And we’ve got some exciting news — it’s a girl! We’ve already received some fantastic name suggestions, but now that we know she’s female, we’d love even more ideas! Whether it’s penguin-themed or inspired by her Chilean/Peruvian roots — drop your suggestions below! #FiveSistersZoo #FSZ | Five Sisters Zoo

On June 26th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for their snowy owls, which opened to the public in late August.

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On July 5th, the zoo announced that 2+ parma wallabies and 2+ black-tailed prairie dogs were born, which are on exhibit.

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Smaggledagle said:
On May 31st, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) sulphur-crested cockatoo named Max which will be on display in the future.

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On July 22nd, the zoo announced they moved Max (as well as a male (1.0) blue-and-gold macaw named Harley from Lost Kingdom) into an exhibit in the parrot area.

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On October 31st, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) white-belted black-and-white ruffed lemurs named Azizi and Tani respectively, in early October, which are now on exhibit.

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Copied off Facebook posted earlier today.
Doesn't state where she has come from but I would hazard a guess from the closed down collection Cat Survival Trust

Introducing Inca — our newest rescue

We were recently asked to provide a home for a 10-year-old female puma following the closure of the facility where she had been living. With nowhere else to go, her future was uncertain.

Inca arrived at Five Sisters Zoo last month and is now settling into a temporary space, which you can see during your visit, while we begin work on her permanent enclosure.

Thanks to your incredible support, we’re able to continue giving animals like Inca a safe and caring home.

Keep an eye on our social media for updates as she continues to settle in. ❤️
 
Embu said:
Copied off Facebook posted earlier today.
Doesn't state where she has come from but I would hazard a guess from the closed down collection Cat Survival Trust

Introducing Inca — our newest rescue

We were recently asked to provide a home for a 10-year-old female puma following the closure of the facility where she had been living. With nowhere else to go, her future was uncertain.

Inca arrived at Five Sisters Zoo last month and is now settling into a temporary space, which you can see during your visit, while we begin work on her permanent enclosure.

Thanks to your incredible support, we’re able to continue giving animals like Inca a safe and caring home.

Keep an eye on our social media for updates as she continues to settle in. ❤️
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I'm glad someone mentioned it here. I don't think I've ever seen a puma/mountain lion before and I wish they were more common in British zoos like they used to be years ago.

This now means they have about nine species of feline (3 big cats, and 6 smaller cats)
 
Embu said:
Copied off Facebook posted earlier today.
Doesn't state where she has come from but I would hazard a guess from the closed down collection Cat Survival Trust

Introducing Inca — our newest rescue

We were recently asked to provide a home for a 10-year-old female puma following the closure of the facility where she had been living. With nowhere else to go, her future was uncertain.

Inca arrived at Five Sisters Zoo last month and is now settling into a temporary space, which you can see during your visit, while we begin work on her permanent enclosure.

Thanks to your incredible support, we’re able to continue giving animals like Inca a safe and caring home.

Keep an eye on our social media for updates as she continues to settle in. ❤️
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She may have been one of the pumas who moved to WildSide Exotic Rescue from Cat Survival Trust as they did rehome some cats on a temporary basis before they moved on (Blob the Bobcat being an example). But according to news reports no cats remained in the Cat Survival Trust itself as recently as this.
 
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