Colchester Zoo What new Species would you like to see at the Zoo?

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Colchester-dude

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I was wondering what species I would like to have at the zoo if I owned it. How about you guys?:confused:

Heres mine:

Vervet Monkeys
Addax
Blackbuck ( I want them back!!)
Aye Aye
Asiatic Lion (Because Subu and Leoni will probably never breed!)
Leopard

Got any more?:D
 
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Great ideas Colchester-Dude!
Unfortunately 1 zoo can only ever hold 1 species of lion at a time so they dont inbreed.Bit of a stupid rule really as quite alot zoos hold animals geographically anyway so it wouldnt be a problem.
I would like to see Snowleopards again and another Tiger species in Sasha's Enclosure when he passes away.
A bear species? Would be great to see Bears in colchester if it was European or even Spectacled or Sun Bear :)
 
That would be a nice species to see :)
When Sabu dies which could be very son definately in the next 1-3 years as he is 19 or so any ideas what will happen to Leoni? Get a new mate or go to a new zoo, Perhaps Newquay?
 
Good Question Riziki:D

Colchester may try to breed her or hopefully they will introduce another female and a new male to start a pride:)
 
From what ive seen of pictures of Lion Rock it is not really big enough for 3 individuals plus cubs.Or am i wrong?
This could be a very good enclosure in the near future for non breeding male individuals there are quite alot in Uk collections and a group or two would come in useful.
Lion Rock could do a great job of holding a group of 3-4 castrated/vesectomed male lions.
 
Unforuately I dont think Subu will be around for much longer either :(

I would like to see the return of either Snow Leopards or Jaguars, in Sasha the white tigers enclosure when he sadly passes
I would also like to see more chimps in a larger enclosure (not sure where though as there is not much more room)

Other species I'd like to see:
Iberian Wolf and Dhole (to return)
Common Hippo
More Hoofstock, don't mind which species
Sun Bears
Reticulated Python
Gaboon Viper

PS Colchester Dude- where did the Bactrian Camels go and what happened to the pair of Iberian Wolves?:confused:
 
Riziki said:
From what ive seen of pictures of Lion Rock it is not really big enough for 3 individuals plus cubs.Or am i wrong?
This could be a very good enclosure in the near future for non breeding male individuals there are quite alot in Uk collections and a group or two would come in useful.
Lion Rock could do a great job of holding a group of 3-4 castrated/vesectomed male lions.
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Lion Rock will only be big enough for a pair of Lions+ cubs at any one time, there are only 2 indoor dens! :rolleyes:
 
That would be a good use of Sasha's enclosure for me i think Jaguars would be more suited to it.
It is a shame about Subu but these things happen :( - He is such a remarkable good looking lion from the pictures ive seen he is looking quite abit younger then he looks.The last time i saw him was 2001 so he was about 10 and he looked fantastic.
 
Thanks Roz i thought that might be the case!
Still with a bit of modifications to the indoor area it would be very capable of holding a small group of non breeding lions. :)
Something we do need!
 
Colchester-dude said:
Thanks Roz

Iberian Wolves were sent to Kent I think but I'll ask the Zoo where the Camels went:D
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Woud you also be able to ask about the plans for new exhibits after the Tropical house is done please? ;)
 
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Okapi would be good :D
Perhaps more Duikers other than just the one blue duiker?
Somali Wild Ass
Gentoo Penguin
Species to return:
Ocelot
Fishing Cat
Cotton Top Tamarin (where did they go?)
Red Fronted Lemur
 
How about Okapi?
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Yeah Okapi would be near the top of my list, although where would they go?

Smaller animals where space wouldn't be as much of an issue:
Aye-Ayes
Another species of penguins in one of the current pools
Bush baby
Armadillo
Naked Mole Rat

Other:
A bat walk through
Butterfly house (Wasn't one planned to go in the new orangutan house?)
 
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