Penguin Enclosure Help

Thanks everyone for your advice, i still need more ideas, particularly for number 4. A non-naturalistic exhibit without underwater viewing.

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Forgot to say, I've added shots of Marwell's penguin enclosure in the gallery specifically related to this thread. :)

As for that one, I'd say Paultons Park. It looks a bit like a swimming pool with a rockeries, but suits the welfare purpose easilly enough.

Humboldt Penguin enclosure
 
Marwell Dalek said:
Forgot to say, I've added shots of Marwell's penguin enclosure in the gallery specifically related to this thread. :)

As for that one, I'd say Paultons Park. It looks a bit like a swimming pool with a rockeries, but suits the welfare purpose easilly enough.

Humboldt Penguin enclosure
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That looks perfect - and definately no underwater viewing? where is Paultons Park?
 
No underwater viewing? Oops, misread that sorry. It's near Romsey in Hampshire, quite near to where I live. It's mostly a kid's theme park, but it has a large collection of exotic birds from it's days as a bird garden as well as meerkats, wallabies and giant tortoises.

As for a non-natural enclosure with no underwater viewing, you're best bet is Newquay:
Penguin Pool at Newquay Zoo 11/04/09
 
Meg-T said:
Any other ideas anyone? Something along the lines of London Zoos old Tecton Penguin enclosure would be ideal.
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Unfortunately, I think you're going to struggle with finding an example of number 4.

As far as I know, there aren't that many old penguin enclosures left and the older ones have been replaced by natural looking ones or ones with underwater viewing.

I don't know how relevant it would be, but if you decide to use London as a naturalistic one without underwater viewing perhaps you could also ask them if they have any records (breeding, lifespan, behaviour etc) of the penguins when they lived in the Tecton pool?
 
CZJimmy said:
Unfortunately, I think you're going to struggle with finding an example of number 4.

As far as I know, there aren't that many old penguin enclosures left and the older ones have been replaced by natural looking ones or ones with underwater viewing.

I don't know how relevant it would be, but if you decide to use London as a naturalistic one without underwater viewing perhaps you could also ask them if they have any records (breeding, lifespan, behaviour etc) of the penguins when they lived in the Tecton pool?
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Hmmm - that is a good idea, thanks. There was a study done a few years ago comparing penguin behaviour in captivity, I may be able to find out from that. In the meantime I will keep looking, so if anyone thinks of anything - no matter how small or insignificant the place, then please let me know!!

Thanks
Meg
 
CZJimmy said:
Meg, if size of the institution isn't of any importance, then how about this for non-naturalistic with no underwater viewing capabilities

http://www.zoochat.com/1069/view-penguin-pool-92750/

doesn't appear to be a good enclosure however
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I had forgotten about this place - I went a few years ago - that would be ideal. It doesnt matter that it is a poor enclosure, as my project involves evaluating the designs and making recommendations. So would be ideal - thanks!

If anyone has more ideas - keep them coming - I still need back ups :D
 
Meg-T said:
If anyone has more ideas - keep them coming - I still need back ups :D
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You could use colchester as they have 2 naturalistic pools, 1 with underwater viewing, 1 without- saving on travel costs as you get 2 in 1!:cool:
 
Ajkwba said:
What a horrible exhibit, where is it?:(
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ZooGiraffe has put it in the Skegness Seal Sanctuary gallery, so I assume it's there


And for the record, I would use these as my examples for each point

1. Chester
2. London or Whipsnade
3. Edinburgh
4. Skegness
5. Living Coasts
 
CZJimmy said:
ZooGiraffe has put it in the Skegness Seal Sanctuary gallery, so I assume it's there


And for the record, I would use these as my examples for each point

1. Chester
2. London or Whipsnade
3. Edinburgh
4. Skegness
5. Living Coasts
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could you get them anymore spread out? lol
 
At the moment my first choices are as follows, but I want to have a few for each in case I cant use the zoos for some reason.

1. Blackbrook
2. Cotswolds
3. Twycross
4. Skegness Natureland or Paradise Park
5. Bristol
 
Liddel (2009) - a really interesting paper on penguin enclosure use and the effects of feeding at Bristol zoo, but not sure if it has been published yet? Maybe you could contact bristol zoo for a copy or I can (pending permission) put you in contact with the author once I'm back in the UK (sept/oct time) if thats not too late.
 
Bradipo said:
Liddel (2009) - a really interesting paper on penguin enclosure use and the effects of feeding at Bristol zoo, but not sure if it has been published yet? Maybe you could contact bristol zoo for a copy or I can (pending permission) put you in contact with the author once I'm back in the UK (sept/oct time) if thats not too late.
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I would really appreciate that - thanks so much :D
 
Hi,

Give me a shout if you decide to come to Bristol. You'd have to go through our research application process of course, but I'd be happy to help you on your way if your project is feasible. I'm interested to know if you do chose for example, Bristol or Living Coasts and then somewhere which houses Humboldts, how will this work with the two species and how will you compare the behaviour of the captive birds to the wild birds. Are you planning to visit South Africa/South America?

Kate
 
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